Nine days after the alleged sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide, British Prince Andrew has „horrified“ the allegations against him in the abuse scandal.
The Buckingham Palace again rejected the allegations against the middle son of Queen Elizabeth II, as the British news agency PA reported on Sunday. The tabloid „Mail on Sunday“ had previously published a video that allegedly shows Prince Andrew in the house of Epstein.
Video published by newspaper
„His Royal Highness condemns the exploitation of every human being, and the suggestion that he would tolerate, participate in, or support such behavior is disgusting,“ declared Buckingham Palace. The video released by „Mail on Sunday“ allegedly shows Prince Andrew in 2010 at the New York home of US multi-millionaire Epstein bidding farewell to a young woman.
Virginia Giuffre, one of the key witnesses in the Epstein case, said in 2016 she had sex with Prince Andrew as a minor. Buckingham Palace has always rejected the accusation.
Belonged to Epstein’s circle of acquaintances
Epstein had been found dead in his New York prison cell a week and a half ago. On Sunday, a coroner confirmed that the ex-investment banker hanged himself.
The 66-year-old is said to have sexually abused underage girls for years and instigated prostitution. In a conviction Epstein, who had good contacts with politicians and celebrities, threatened up to 45 years in prison. His acquaintances or friends once included ex-US President Bill Clinton and today’s President Donald Trump. Prince Andrew is also often referred to as Epstein’s friend in reports.
