Epstein accuser Virginia's memoir sells 1M copies in 2 months
What's the story
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous memoir, Nobody's Girl, has sold over one million copies worldwide within two months of its release. The book, co-written with author-journalist Amy Wallace and released in early October by Alfred A Knopf, has been a commercial success. Per the publisher, more than half of the sales came from North America, with the United States alone seeing it go into its 10th printing after an initial run of 70,000 copies.
Allegations resurfaced
Giuffre's memoir revives allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Giuffre's memoir has also revived allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince. She alleged that he had sex with her when she was 17. The book has also intensified calls for the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Royal fallout
Mountbatten-Windsor stripped of titles, evicted from royal residence
The release of Giuffre's memoir led to King Charles III stripping Mountbatten-Windsor of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence. Mountbatten-Windsor has long denied Giuffre's claims but stepped down from royal duties after a disastrous November 2019 BBC interview in which he attempted to rebut her allegations. He paid millions in an out-of-court settlement in 2022 after Giuffre filed a civil suit against him in New York.
Family statement
Giuffre's family expresses pride and sorrow over memoir's impact
Giuffre's family said they are "enormously proud" of her and the impact she continues to have on the world through her memoir. They also expressed sorrow that she couldn't witness its impact herself. "In her absence, our family remains committed to ensuring her voice is everlasting," they said in a statement.
Investigation outcome
Giuffre's family expresses disappointment over lack of criminal investigation
This week, Giuffre's family expressed their "deep disappointment" after the Metropolitan police announced that Mountbatten-Windsor would not face a criminal investigation in the UK over allegations against him. Separately, Giuffre passed away due to suicide in April.