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Johanna Sjöberg, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein who has alleged abuse by both Epstein and Prince Andrew, has spoken about the role of faith in her recovery.
Sjöberg, who worked for Epstein in her twenties, has said that faith and family have been central to her healing in the years since.
Her remarks follow the suicide of Virginia Giuffre at her farm in Western Australia earlier this year. Giuffre, whose allegations against Epstein and Prince Andrew drew international attention, was 41.
Sjöberg, now in her forties and living quietly in the United States, said that “faith, family and friendships” have sustained her. She continued in her statement: “I can, with full certainty, say that it is only by the Grace of God I’ve found a different path.” Reflecting on this, she added: “But grace allows healing even when justice feels incomplete.”
Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, was released today, 21 October. It recounts how she was allegedly trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell and introduced to senior figures in business and public life, while also mentioning Johanna Sjöberg specifically. The publication has renewed public scrutiny of Epstein’s connections and reignited debate over the responsibilities of institutions entangled in his network.
Adapted segments of the book were published by The Guardian earlier this week, highlighting the extent of Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with figures such as former US president Donald Trump.
The Epstein cases have also returned to prominence after Prince Andrew announced that he will no longer use the title “Duke of York” or the insignia of his British orders, including the Order of the Garter and the Royal Victorian Order.
Although the legal settlement between the prince and Giuffre was reached in 2022, the decision to relinquish his titles marks a further step in his gradual retreat from royal duties. A royal source told the BBC that the move was intended to “avoid ongoing distraction from the work of the monarchy.”
Sjöberg’s statement comes as police and prosecutors continue to review remaining claims linked to Epstein’s network in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
The renewed attention surrounding the case, prompted by Giuffre’s death and memoir, has drawn calls from support groups for greater access to mental-health resources for survivors of sexual exploitation. Advocacy organisations in both countries have urged media outlets to report sensitively on developments and to avoid sensationalising the circumstances of Giuffre’s death.
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