Despite the public embarrassment Prince Andrew has endured, any examination of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein remains out of full public view.
who claimed that Andrew sexually assaulted her when she was 17, could proceed.
Giuffre’s public allegations against Andrew—which he has always strenuously denied—precipitated an existential-level crisis for the British royal family over the last several years. His mother,. A trial later would have brought Andrew’s relationship to Epstein under an atomic microscope. But on Tuesday, lawyers for Andrew and Giuffre told a federal judge that there will be no trial. Together, they wrote in a court filing that the two parties, which did not address the fact of liability. Giuffre will receive an undisclosed sum and Andrew, the letter said, will make a “substantial donation” to Giuffre’s charity for victims’ rights.
“Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms. Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others,” the filing said. “He pledges to demonstrate his regret for his association with Epstein by supporting the fight against the evils of sex trafficking, and by supporting its victims.”reignited public interest in Epstein—the story of his life and crimes has garnered immeasurable global attention.
The timing of Andrew’s settlement is of particular note when viewed through that lens. Prior to its filing today, the prince had been set to be questioned under oath by Giuffre’s lawyers in a few weeks. Andrew, despite the embarrassment he’s undergone, has retained the ability to keep his ties to Epstein out of full public view.
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