New Allegations Against Prince Andrew in Unsealed Epstein Documents
Further allegations involving Prince Andrew have emerged from unsealed court documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Jamie Bailey
- 2024-01-11
- Updated 01:01 PM ET
(NewsNibs) - The latest trove of court papers has brought Virginia Giuffre's claims back into the spotlight, alleging that Jeffrey Epstein paid her $15,000 to engage in sexual activities with Prince Andrew when she was 17. Giuffre provided these statements under oath in 2016 as part of a raft of documents that have recently been made public. The Prince has recurrently denied these claims. In a significant development in 2022, he reached a substantial settlement with Giuffre to resolve a sexual assault lawsuit without admitting any liability, concluding with a payment reported to be £12 million.
Ongoing Fallout for the Royal Family
The unfolding revelations continue to reverberate through the British monarchy, with reports indicating that King Charles is contemplating evicting Prince Andrew from his Royal Lodge residence. A separate claim in the unsealed documents reveals that Giuffre accused another unnamed royal of sexual abuse. These releases are part of five sets of 'Epstein papers' disclosed over the last week, fueling increasing scrutiny of high-profile individuals linked to Epstein's activities. Prince Andrew has notably remained in his Windsor home as the potentially implicating documents emerged in public view.
Eyewitness Accounts and Recollections
Firsthand descriptions provided by Giuffre shed light on the disturbing environment within Epstein's properties. She recounted the presence of a 'dungeon' in Epstein's New York mansion and alleged a hall table in his Florida home displayed dozens of photos of girls alongside notable figures such as ex-President Bill Clinton, whom she allegedly saw on a separate occasion, although not involved with her sexually. The unsealed documents suggest Epstein refrained from answering questions pertaining to Prince Andrew during legal proceedings, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Furthermore, hitherto undisclosed records about visitors to Epstein's notorious Little St James Island have been mentioned, the whereabouts of which remain a mystery. This private island has recently been purchased with plans for a luxury resort transformation.
Epstein's Shadow Persists
As the dark legacy of Epstein's wrongdoings continues to haunt involved parties, the calls for further legal investigations persist, with attorneys urging Paris officials to reopen their inquiry into the death of Jean-Luc Brunel, connected to Epstein's trafficking operations. Meanwhile, Mark Epstein, brother of the disgraced financier, has cast doubts on the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide. The narrative of Epstein’s crimes, including trafficking girls to Little St James via his 'Lolita Express' jets and keeping a large staff sworn to secrecy to manage his properties, serves as a stark reminder of the vast strength and reach of the trafficking network he established.
