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Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has committed suicide (apnews.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/news@beehaw.org

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This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in Australia is available by calling 13 11 14. In the U.S., it is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org

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[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 20 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What is the date on that Tweet/post?

[–] Commiunism@beehaw.org 11 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Uncropped tweet, it's Dec 2019

[–] baggins@beehaw.org 9 points 2 weeks ago

Five and a half years ago. People can change a hell of a lot in that amount of time. I know I did.

[–] Greg@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

~~The oldest tweet I see from that account is on Oct 5, 2020. Is there any primary source for this tweet?~~ I found a primary source: https://x.com/VRSVirginia/status/1204620018035462144