A shocking new development has surfaced regarding the final days of Virginia Giuffre, the well-known victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, before her reported suicide at her Australian farmhouse last Friday evening.

Giuffre’s lawyer, Karrie Louden, revealed that since January, there had been no signs that Giuffre was contemplating suicide, leaving her family and legal team blindsided by her sudden death.

Louden shared that just days before the tragedy, Giuffre appeared “positive” and was actively planning her future, casting doubt on the circumstances surrounding her death. The lawyer said that she had spoken with Giuffre shortly before her passing and had even scheduled a meeting with her on the day of the alleged suicide, highlighting the shocking nature of the situation.

“I was supposed to be meeting with her today, sorting out some of her legal matters,” Louden said in a recent interview.

While authorities spent hours collecting evidence from the scene, they have preliminarily concluded that Giuffre died from a medication overdose, although the official cause remains pending. Toxicology results are still awaited, but officials have stated that they are not treating the death as suspicious, despite Giuffre’s prominent role as one of Epstein’s victims.

Louden expressed complete disbelief over Giuffre’s apparent suicide, noting that their recent interactions had shown no indication of her being in a fragile mental state.

“This has been a complete shock to all of us,” Louden said.

“She was making plans for the future, including renovating her house. She seemed focused on moving forward with her life,” Louden added, painting a picture of someone engaged with her future, not someone contemplating ending it.

Louden explained that, while Giuffre had been dealing with personal pain, her attitude had remained resilient, contradicting the actions she would later take.

“I was here last week, and everything seemed positive,” Louden recalled.

The attorney also expressed frustration over the lack of information from law enforcement, stating that officials had not communicated with her.

“The police haven’t told me anything. They didn’t even confirm her death,” Louden remarked, highlighting the scant information provided to her.

Louden emphasized that if there had been any signs of suicidal thoughts, she and others would have immediately sought help. “Had we known she was thinking of suicide, we would have taken immediate action,” she said.

Louden’s disbelief was evident as she recounted the moment she received the news.

“When I got the call, I thought, ‘Are you joking?’ There were no signs she was considering this,” she concluded.

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A New Jersey police officer is in custody after allegedly committing a violent home invasion and assault on two victims Friday night. The accused is Rebecca A. Sayegh, a 32-year-old Toms River police officer, who was off duty at the time of the incident. Sayegh, a decorated officer known for her heroism in rescuing a woman and her pets from a burning house, is now facing multiple serious charges.

Around 11:30 p.m., Sayegh reportedly smashed the front glass door of a home in Berkeley Township and forced her way inside. Once inside, she is said to have physically attacked and threatened the two residents. Authorities also allege that prior to the break-in, she damaged one of the victim’s vehicles parked outside.

The reasons behind the violent outburst are unclear, and it’s unknown whether Sayegh had any prior relationship with the victims. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office described the incident as a “domestic disturbance,” though no further details have been shared at this time.

Sayegh allegedly resisted arrest when officers arrived, but she was eventually taken into custody. She faces multiple charges, including home invasion burglary, assault, criminal mischief, terroristic threats, and resisting arrest. She is currently being held in Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Sayegh’s arrest is a dramatic fall from grace for the officer, who was honored just months ago for her bravery. However, her legal and professional situation has been complicated by a lawsuit she filed against her department. In the suit, Sayegh accused the Toms River Police Department of fostering a “boys club” culture that led to sexual harassment and career discrimination. This case had already drawn attention, raising concerns about how the department handles internal issues.

The future of Officer Sayegh’s career and legal battles now appears uncertain, as she faces serious criminal charges on top of her ongoing discrimination lawsuit. The case is expected to raise additional questions about the accountability of law enforcement and whether officers are adequately supported or screened before incidents like this occur. Investigations are still ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.

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A brief experiment by Amazon quickly turned into a political firestorm on Tuesday, as the company was forced to backtrack on a controversial pricing proposal that critics saw as an attack on President Trump’s economic policies.

Amazon had briefly considered listing tariff-related costs alongside product prices, a move that Trump’s supporters quickly condemned as a political statement meant to undermine the President’s trade agenda. Within hours, the backlash was intense, and the company reversed course.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt led the charge, using her morning briefing to accuse Amazon of deliberately manipulating consumer perceptions by highlighting the impact of tariffs on product prices. She questioned why such a proposal wasn’t considered under the Biden administration and called it a “deliberate act of manipulation.”

An Amazon spokesperson clarified that no action had been taken to implement the idea, explaining that it was just something considered by a team in the Amazon Haul division for certain products, but it was never rolled out.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also weighed in, defending the Trump administration’s trade strategy and pointing to signs that China’s economy was on the brink of collapse unless they struck a new deal. He suggested that China could lose millions of jobs due to the economic strain of the tariffs.

The controversy began when Punchbowl News reported that Amazon was exploring adding tariff-related breakdowns to product prices, which many saw as an attempt to emphasize rising consumer costs and sow doubt about the effectiveness of Trump’s trade policies.

Leavitt didn’t hold back, attacking Amazon’s leadership for its past actions, including accusations that Amazon had cooperated with Chinese officials to suppress reviews and content on its Chinese platform. She labeled the company’s behavior “treasonous” and drew attention to Amazon’s controversial stance during the Biden administration.

As Trump’s team increasingly focuses on trade and tariffs in his political messaging, Leavitt reinforced the idea that Trump’s economic policies were a key factor in his re-election.

Despite his past donations to Trump’s inaugural fund, Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos has faced criticism from all sides, with reports suggesting he pushed his Washington Post to adopt a more conservative editorial line. The backlash over the tariff pricing proposal highlights how sensitive the nation has become to economic messaging, with even small changes in how companies frame costs triggering national debate.

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