In Their Own Words: VIrginia Giuffre's Ex Boyfriend Michael Austrich's Deposition (8/3/25)

James Michael Austrich—identified in deposition documents as a former boyfriend of Virginia Roberts (now Virginia Giuffre)—testified about their relationship in the late 1990s. He offered insights into Roberts' employment at Mar-a-Lago and detailed her interactions with Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein during that time period. Austrich corroborated key aspects of Giuffre’s testimony, including how she came into contact with Maxwell and was subsequently introduced to Epstein. His hearing provides supporting context for Giuffre’s allegations about recruitment, travel, and grooming, reinforcing the broader narrative of Epstein’s network beyond Giuffre’s own accountAustrich’s deposition also addressed logistical details—dates, movements, and living situations—that helped frame the timeline of Giuffre’s experiences. While he did not testify about sexual abuse directly, his recollections bolster Giuffre’s broader claims that Maxwell facilitated Roberts' entry into Epstein’s orbit. By corroborating aspects of Giuffre’s presence at Epstein-linked locations and confirming Maxwell’s involvement in arranging those introductions, Austrich’s testimony added credibility to the factual foundation of the case—and further undermined Maxwell’s defamatory denials.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.