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Prince Andrew warned not to go to the US because he could be arrested. (Yahoo article)

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GagaJo Mon 27-Jan-20 19:58:27

Prince Andrew has provided “zero co-operation” with an FBI request for an interview about Jeffrey Epstein, a US prosecutor said today.

Speaking outside Epstein’s New York mansion, US Attorney Geoffrey Berman said prosecutors and the FBI had contacted the Duke of York's lawyers and asked to speak to him about the disgraced billionaire.

“To date, Prince Andrew has provided zero co-operation,” said Mr Berman.

Commenting on the investigation into Epstein’s sex trafficking charges, he added: “Jeffrey Epstein couldn’t have done what he did without the assistance of others, and I can assure you that the investigation is moving forward.”

He confirmed the investigation is looking into possible “conspirators” of Epstein.

Epstein died in prison in August 2019, and his death was ruled to be a suicide.

Prince Andrew’s relationship with the convicted sex offender has come under renewed scrutiny since he gave an interview to the BBC discussing their friendship.

He was accused of lacking empathy for Epstein’s victims and of failing to show regret over his friendship with the convicted sex offender.

The Queen’s son was pressed by BBC journalist Emily Maitlis over why he stayed in Epstein’s US mansion - despite knowing he had been convicted of sex crimes.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who says she was trafficked by Epstein, has claimed she had several sexual encounters with Prince Andrew starting when she was 17. He denies the claims.

She said she danced with Andrew in Tramp nightclub, adding he was “the most hideous dancer I’ve ever seen in my life” and “his sweat was… raining basically everywhere”.

Virginia Giuffre says she was left “horrified and ashamed” after an alleged sexual encounter with Andrew in London in 2001.

Following a backlash to the BBC interview, the Prince withdrew from royal duties in November last year.

Speaking in November, a British QC warned that Prince Andrew could face arrest in the US if he travels there to speak to the FBI.

Baroness Helena Kennedy told the BBC: "I wouldn't be wanting to send him there because I would be very concerned that suddenly he might be arrested and not able to leave the US.

"I would be very anxious about that."

Grany Thu 30-Jan-20 14:24:04

Charles and the Queen have enormous private wealth so have the rest of the Royals too.

Harry and Meghan’s Big Funding Source Is Private. Sort of.

www.nytimes.com/2020/01/26/world/europe/harry-meghan-charles-duchy-of-cornwall.html

Above the law

oldgimmer1 Thu 30-Jan-20 14:12:13

Yes - that Norman Baker book was a real eye-opener.

I think it should be compulsory reading.

The Queen IS the law, in effect.

Aspen Thu 30-Jan-20 13:34:48

"Always?" Anniebach you did say "with his family" so I won't ask if he went with his American friend.

Anniebach Thu 30-Jan-20 13:23:59

He has always attended church with the family.

Aspen Thu 30-Jan-20 13:18:23

I'll go with the PR stunt.

Bridgeit Thu 30-Jan-20 13:06:30

It is part of their family ritual to attend Church,
The cameras aren’t usually there.
If you hold Christian beliefs you may think that PA had good reason for attending., If not you may believe it to be a cynical PR stunt.

suziewoozie Thu 30-Jan-20 12:59:39

When it’s part of a PR exercise. Simples

Anniebach Thu 30-Jan-20 12:52:43

Why should anyone be condemned for attending church ?

Aspen Thu 30-Jan-20 12:41:22

I have little time for the press and their sensationalising of events but one source of information I am finding a real eye opener in Norman Bakers new book "and what do YOU do?". it details how the RF escape not only their taxes but any charges being brought against them for braking the law. I have absolutely no doubt PA will be sheltered by Mummy and will continue to accompany her to church every week.

Bridgeit Thu 30-Jan-20 12:38:28

They have Private money , Public money , inherited assets that also belong to the Country & they are the custodians.
One such property according to the Queen has very antiquated plumbing & very cold loos!

Bridgeit Thu 30-Jan-20 12:35:41

All families produce a mixed bunch of characters.
Those characteristics coupled with our own experiences produce some similar & some divergent personalities.
Princess Margaret was different altogether than the Queen, if Margaret had been the first born & become Queen ..... who knows?!

Grany Thu 30-Jan-20 12:30:37

All this fuss about PA of course he should be asked questions he was there. And what about the monarchy as a whole Where do they get all the money from shouldnt they be more accountable?

Here is film trailer from Republic

m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=w8pSSSSKBqc

Anniebach Thu 30-Jan-20 12:18:03

I wouldn’t know, I don’t know any old Etonians, perhaps someone can gives names and tell us how their upbringings were different, who were the parents who didn’t spoil their sons etc

suziewoozie Thu 30-Jan-20 12:07:00

There are plenty of old Etonians who do not behave like PA. Perhaps in part because they had better parents who didn’t spoil them so much and encourage a sense of outrageous entitlement.

Alexa Thu 30-Jan-20 12:00:34

Ginny, people get some funny ideas and live their lives accordingly. PA's alleged funny ideas must have originated somewhere .

It's not very interesting to go on and on asserting without trying to discover possible origins of his alleged bad behaviour. There is a bigger conversation going on about social and moral education in curriculums.
I accept PA's education was expensive. What went wrong?

Anniebach Thu 30-Jan-20 11:06:10

I agree

He has not given a statement

Has not shown public compassion for the victims of Epstein

I can’t agree or disagree that he has not replied to requests to
give a statement because I don’t know if he has been asked to
give a statement if they come to this country or if he will go
to America.

Oldwoman70 Thu 30-Jan-20 11:00:26

Anniebach I would continue to argue the point with you but I have more important things to do. I can only assume you work for Andrews PR company or possibly have a crush on him. I don't know and I don't care.

It is a fact he has not given a statement, has not replied to requests to give a statement and has shown no compassion for the victims of Epstein

Anniebach Thu 30-Jan-20 10:51:15

So sorry I yawned

Anniebach Thu 30-Jan-20 10:50:52

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suziewoozie Thu 30-Jan-20 10:46:46

The irony is stunning - the MM hate threads were predicated on gossip, lies, rumour, innuendo, lying by omission - you name it. There’s none do blind as etc etc

Anniebach Thu 30-Jan-20 10:46:13

No, I don’t call people liars, I don’t hate people.

You read something, all I did was ask did you read it in the press ?

Oldwoman70 Thu 30-Jan-20 10:38:18

Yes, it is true but as I said your blind defence of Andrew means you are calling me a liar.

Anniebach Thu 30-Jan-20 10:13:31

You read it, can’t remember where , can’t remember who said it ? Must be true !

Oldwoman70 Thu 30-Jan-20 10:08:43

I don't keep a note of where and when I read something - have better things to do. However I do recall reading it but of course you won't believe me because your defence of Andrew is only outweighed by your hatred of Harry and Meghan

suziewoozie Thu 30-Jan-20 09:34:45

Been keeping a list have you annie?