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Giuffre’s family, Epstein survivors back ‘Virginia’s Law’: ‘Justice should not expire’
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein came to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to support lawmakers as they introduced ‘Virginia’s Law’ — a measure to help victims sue alleged sex abusers by making it more difficult for them to evade lawsuits.
The bill, named after Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein’s most high-profile accuser, would remove the statute of limitations – the time in which a lawsuit can be filed — in sexual abuse civil cases nationwide while also creating new legal options for survivors.
“People refuse to accept silence at the end of the story. It’s that simple,” Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, a co-sponsor, said.
“It cannot be, when something this dastardly and this terrible and this heart wrenching happens for years,” he said.
The bill also includes language stripping what supporters called legal loopholes for alleged abusers operating in different jurisdictions, citing Epstein’s use of his private Caribbean island as a case in point.
“Survivors of Epstein’s abuse were ignored. They were doubted, they were silenced, they were dismissed,” Schumer said. “And even when the truth finally came out, even when the world finally listened, too many survivors were still told by the law, it’s too late.”
Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez, Democrat of New Mexico embraces Sky Roberts, brother of Virginia Giuffre, an accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, during a news conference to introduce “Virginia’s Law” at the US Capitol in Washington, Feb. 10, 2026.
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States have varying rules that disallow abuse survivors from bringing civil cases if too much time passes. For example, Alabama has a two-year civil statute of limitations, which can be extended if the victim is a minor, while Texas has no limit on when a case can be brought.
Schumer argues Virginia’s Law gives survivors of abuse across the nation the time to process traumatic events before bringing civil cases and removes automatic protections for abusers who wait out legal deadlines to file suit.
“That’s a system that protects abusers by waiting survivors out. Our law, Virginia’s Law changes that,” Schumer said. “It allows survivors to seek accountability when they’re ready, when they’re strong, supportive, able to face the weight of civilizations, of civil litigation, sometimes it takes years to recuperate from the horror that occurred.”
Sigrid McCawley, a lawyer representing several Epstein survivors, agreed with Schumer that the current limitations are too strict for victims and should be much more flexible.
“Many survivors don’t come to terms with their abuse until many, many years later, and they deserve the right to be able to bring an action when they’re ready. That’s what this law does,” McCawley said.
“It is heartbreaking to be here announcing this without [Virginia], but I will tell you that her voice is being heard loud and clear,” she said.
“She is saying all Americans, Democrats, Republicans, independents, all Americans need to come together and pass this law. It’s the right thing to do. It’s the thing we need to do now,” she said.
Family and supporters hold a photo of Virginia Giuffre, an accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, during a news conference to introduce “Virginia’s Law” at the US Capitol in Washington, February 10, 2026.
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Holding a photograph of Virginia Giuffre, her family members stood with survivors.
Giuffre’s brother, Sky Roberts, and his wife both got emotional as they honored her.
Roberts spoke through tears.
“I want to begin with a single word, a word that meant everything to my sister, a word we will not stop fighting for until real justice is served and that word is ‘change,’” he said.
“We are holding an overwhelming mix of grief, loss and pride, and if our voices shake and our tears fall, it is only because of the depth of our love for our sister,” he said. “Grief without action is another kind of silence, and Virginia did not survive what she survived just to be silenced again.”
Lawmakers and survivors said they hope Virginia Giuffre’s legacy can live on in future investigations into Epstein.
“What Virginia did was build the bridge, and now we are crossing that bridge because of the bravery and the words and the wisdom, and I’m sorry for the loss of Virginia, where she has left something so powerful for all victims,” Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, another co-sponsor, said.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Former University of Kentucky men’s basketball guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by FBI agents and is expected to be extradited to West Virginia in connection with alleged fraud charges, according to a report from On3.
The Fayette County Detention Center confirms to WKYT that Kriisa is being held there. They confirm that he was arrested on the evening of July 3, but due to it being a federal case, they cannot release details of his arrest or charges. Bail has not been set.
Kriisa, 25, recently completed a six-year college career with stops at Arizona, West Virginia, Kentucky and Cincinnati.
On3 reported the allegations stem from his time at West Virginia during the 2023-24 season and described the case as involving a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. A court hearing is scheduled for next week, the outlet reported. The FBI has not publicly released details of the allegations in the report, but WKYT has reached out to the FBI’s Louisville bureau for more information.
The arrest comes days after Kriisa was announced as a member of La Familia, the Kentucky alumni team set to play in The Basketball Tournament. La Familia said last week that Kriisa was expected to make his debut in a best-of-three series against The Ville, a Louisville alumni squad, beginning July 18 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington.
La Familia posted on X that Kriisa will no longer be playing.
At Kentucky, Kriisa appeared in nine games during the 2024-25 season before a foot injury ended his season. He averaged 4.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, and recorded a career-high 12 assists against Bucknell. He also scored eight points and had four assists against Gonzaga before the injury, and the school said he reached 1,000 career points in that game.
Kriisa averaged 5.8 points and 3.0 assists in 19 games last season at Cincinnati.
La Familia said Kriisa planned to begin his professional career in Estonia, where he is originally from, after TBT.
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In the past academic year, Virginia authored all-time victories across the country. From national championships to NCAA Tournament wins and more, the Cavaliers made 2025-26 a year to remember.
In honor of the Fourth of July, here is a rewind to the best wins this year in the 13 original states — excluding New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Delaware for rarity.
Georgia: Two national championships in three months
Both of Virginia’s national titles this year came in the Peach State — women’s swimming and diving captured theirs in Atlanta in late March, while men’s tennis earned theirs in Athens, Ga. in late May.
When the Cavaliers went down to Georgia, good things happened. Men’s basketball beat Georgia Tech by nearly 30 points this year. That domination could be worthy of the header in most states, but not this one.
North Carolina: 16-6 win over No. 5 North Carolina in men’s lacrosse, ACC championship
In an ACC Tournament run for the ages, the Cavaliers took down No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 5 North Carolina over the span of three days. Virginia dominated in Charlotte, N.C. — beating the Fighting Irish by five goals and the Tar Heels by 10.
Sweeping Notre Dame was impressive. Blasting North Carolina to win the ACC title takes the cake, though.
Virginia: 27-7 win over Virginia Tech in football
The Commonwealth Clash needs no introduction. This win propelled the Cavaliers to their 10th win of the regular season and an appearance in the ACC Championship Game. In one of the more dominant showings in Commonwealth Clash history, Virginia Tech only crossed midfield one time all game.
Virginia fans strolled the field, a “State Champions” graphic glowed on the jumbotron and Coach Tony Elliott added another signature victory to the most wins the program has ever won in a single season.
Maryland: 11-10 win over No. 3 Johns Hopkins in men’s lacrosse (2024)
The Cavaliers have gone 0-4 against their northern neighbors over the past two seasons. Some of those losses have come by just one goal. But back in 2024, Virginia headed up to Towson, Md. to take on the rival Blue Jays with a ticket to Championship Weekend on the line. It took two overtime periods, but in the end, Connor Shellenberger sent Johns Hopkins home with this all-time goal. No. 1 sent the Cavaliers to Philadelphia with this walk-off:
New York: 2-1 win over No. 4 Syracuse in field hockey
Virginia was dominant in field hockey this season, never dipping below No. 4 in the national rankings. The Cavaliers beat seven ranked opponents in the regular season — the one with the highest ranking was No. 4 Syracuse.
Just two days removed from a win at No. 13 Boston College, Virginia had limited rest before heading into another top-tier ACC bout. It turned into a gritty, defensive battle. Mia Abello scored with 54 seconds left in regulation and Virginia held on to win.
Massachusetts: 17-14 win over No. 10 Boston College in women’s lacrosse
This game was played in Charlottesville, but it is Virginia’s most notable recent victory over the Massachusetts-based school. In the ACC, Boston College is only a contender in women’s lacrosse and field hockey. An upset win over the ranked Eagles came in one sport recently.
South Carolina: 4-2 win over No. 18 Clemson in women’s tennis
With a perfect ACC record on the line, women’s tennis travelled to Clemson, S.C. to take on a formidable Tigers team. Melodie Collard contributed points in both doubles and singles play, including the game-clinching singles point.
Clemson cut the Cavalier lead to 3-2, with the chance to tie. The Tigers then took the first point on Collard — but she responded by winning sets 6-3 and 6-1 to win the day for Virginia.
Pennsylvania: 24-19 win over No. 23 Pitt in football (2024)
If Virginia did not have one of the hardest schedules in the ACC in 2024, perhaps that could have been the breakout year for Elliott’s program. The Cavaliers were 5-4 after taking down a ranked Pitt team on the road.
Virginia went on to end the year on a three-game losing streak (at No. 8 Notre Dame, No. 13 SMU and at Virginia Tech). But for a moment, the Cavaliers’ triumph in Pittsburgh was just the second ranked win in the Elliott era. Virginia had hope.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 3, 2026, results for each game:
Mega Millions
Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
05-09-29-47-57, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 3-2-4, FB: 4
Day: 9-9-1, FB: 6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 8-8-2-9, FB: 5
Day: 9-6-4-0, FB: 3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 4-2-1-5-1, FB: 9
Day: 7-0-6-8-6, FB: 5
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Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 15
After Hours: 13
Prime Time: 13
Rush Hour: 05
Lunch Break: 01
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
01-07-13-17-37
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Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
07-08-24-42-47, Bonus: 03
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