Avery Epstein-accuser Virginia Juffer Legal action has been taken against the Duke of York and stated that “the time has passed for him to take responsibility” because she allegedly sexually assaulted her when she was a teenager.
lawyer Because Ms. Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in the United States Federal Court for unspecified damages. New York Court documents stated that her convicted sex offender, Epstein, was “loaned for sexual purposes,” including when she was a minor under U.S. law.
Although Epstein and his ex-girlfriend Gisline Maxwell are often mentioned throughout, Andrew is listed as the only defendant in the 15-page lawsuit filed under the New York State Child Victims Act.
It’s time to be held accountable long ago
“In this country, no one, whether it is a president or a prince, can be above the law, and no one, no matter how powerless or fragile, cannot be deprived of the protection of the law,” Ms. Zhufrey’s lawsuit stated.
“Twenty years ago Prince Andrew’s wealth, power, status, and relationships enable him to abuse a frightened and vulnerable child who has no protection. It is long overdue to hold him accountable.
According to the document, Ms. Giuffre, then named Virginia Roberts, was in Ghislaine Maxwell’s home in London, Epstein’s New York mansion, and including Epstein at the age of 18. Epstein) was sexually abused by the Queen’s second son on a private island in the United States. The Virgin Islands.
Maxwell pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges in Manhattan Federal Court, where she was tried in November, while Epstein committed suicide in a federal prison in the district in August 2019. He was arrested on sex trafficking charges a month later.
The document stated that Ms. Giuffre was “expressed or impliedly threatened by Epstein, Maxwell and/or Prince Andrew and forced to have sex with Prince Andrew, and worried about the death or bodily harm of herself or others, and other consequences of disobeying Epstein and Maxwell. And Prince Andrew because of their strong connections, wealth and authority.”
The document stated that the Duke performed sexual acts without Ms. Giuffre’s consent. Although he knew her age and “knows that she was a victim of sex trafficking”, the document claimed and added that the alleged assault “has and continues to attack her. Have a major impact”. Emotional and psychological distress and injury”.
“Prince Andrew’s actions, as described above, constitute extreme and shameless actions that shock the conscience,” the lawsuit said in describing the emotional distress suffered by Ms. Giuffre.
“Prince Andrew sexually abused a child he knew was a victim of the sex trade. When he was about 40 years old, it was beyond all possible decency and was intolerable in a civilized community,” it added.
In an interview with BBC’s Emily Maitlis on News Night in November 2019, Andrew denied that he slept with Ms. Giuffre on three different occasions. He said: “I can absolutely tell you that this never happened. I don’t remember seeing this lady, I don’t remember at all.”
The Duke also said that he did not remember a famous photo of him holding Ms. Jufrey’s waist at Maxwell’s house, and questioned whether it was his own hand.
The aftermath of the interview caused the royal family to be criticized for his lack of sympathy for Epstein’s victims and his lack of remorse for his friendship with the discredited financier.
Andrew resigned from the royal family and publicly promised to cooperate with the US authorities to investigate Epstein’s crimes, although since then his camp and the US authorities have started a war of words over whether he is willing to answer questions.
The court documents stated that Ms. Juffrey’s legal action for the jury trial was initiated after the Duke “obstructed” the request for cooperation.
PA News Agency has seen a copy of the fee agreement sent to Andrew’s lawyer on July 19, which will allow the temporary suspension of any relevant statute of limitations.
“Prince Andrew once again obstructed-ignoring (plaintiff’s) letters and e-mails, without any reply or response, so it is necessary to take this action now,” Ms. Jufrey’s court documents stated.
It is not clear what power the court has to force Andrew to appear in court. The then U.S. Attorney General William Barr stated in June 2020 that there was no plan to extradite the royal family.
The Duke’s representative has been contacted for comment.
