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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."

ananimous Tue 28-Jan-20 11:59:04

@Elegran - Seventeen is a bit old to interest a paedophile, surely?

Oh, another who splits hairs. - I wonder if it was your kin who were sexually exploited would you be so supportive of the crims.

I suppose you do need a modicum of integrity to understand the filthy stain this has left on the monarchy.
I am now angry with the queen.

If you are ok with sexual trafficking, and our RF hanging out with paedos good for you - do not try damage control to sanitize it.
People are furious about this, and the lack of integrity the RF continue to display.

Oldwoman70 Tue 28-Jan-20 11:52:25

Anniebach No he isn't the only man involved, for all we know other men are being questioned. It is his refusing to answer questions which is the problem. I am not saying he is guilty of anything other than refusing to give a statement to the authorities investigating Epstein.

Chestnut Tue 28-Jan-20 11:48:46

These are not necessarily all paedophiles Elegran. Young women (older teenagers) have always been of interest to wealthy older men. Look at the Christine Keeler case which has just been on TV. She and Mandy Rice-Davies were older teenagers being used as playthings by powerful older men. It's nothing new.

trisher Tue 28-Jan-20 11:38:17

This isn't just about one case. This is about a man who named his private plane the Lolita Express and the men involved with him in abusing and traficking many young women.

Elegran Tue 28-Jan-20 11:27:40

Seventeen is a bit old to interest a paedophile, surely?

trisher Tue 28-Jan-20 11:16:58

Annie it is only possible to ascertain what really happened by taking statements from everyone and then studying them carefully to discover exactly what happened and who was involved. If one person keeps silent they are effectively permitting paedophiles to go free. Is that acceptable?

Anniebach Tue 28-Jan-20 11:07:35

trisher many have decided he is guilty

Anniebach Tue 28-Jan-20 11:06:29

As there must have been many other men involved why don’t
they questioned them and they would say where, when , how
often they met Andrew.

Epstein obviously had more than one friend

trisher Tue 28-Jan-20 11:03:45

Surely anyone who has been in contact with Epstein and was not involved in trafficking and paedophilia would want to be questioned and would want to tell the FBI everything they had seen or heard. In fact if we apply higher standards of behaviour to the RF shouldn't he be even more anxious to help? Shouldn't he be on the next plane to the US and present himself?
If this was someone from a council estate his silence would be considered indicative of his involvement or guilt.

Chestnut Tue 28-Jan-20 11:02:41

They should come here to question him, then he has no excuses. Although as he clearly has severe memory loss I'm not sure what good it will do.

Anniebach Tue 28-Jan-20 10:26:06

Oldwoman is he the only man who can answer questions ,
Were all the young girls allegedly coming and going only meeting him ?

This puzzles me.

Anniebach Tue 28-Jan-20 10:22:58

Do we trade people as well as animals

Oldwoman70 Tue 28-Jan-20 10:22:16

He needs to answer questions. I gather he claims to have not seen anything, yet he was staying in the house which had very young girls coming and going and - apparently - available.

He is either very naive or only saw what he wanted to see. Even if he doesn't face any charges in USA he must have information which could help the authorities. If he refuses to visit USA would he be prepared to speak to FBI agents here in UK?

newnanny Tue 28-Jan-20 10:09:50

Another vote to trade Andrew for Anne Sacoolas. Fair swap.

Anniebach Tue 28-Jan-20 10:02:02

Strange that there is only one man who has be publicly asked
to answer questions.

Only one man accused of being a friend of Epstein, same man
accused by several females of abusing them ,

craftyone Tue 28-Jan-20 09:51:44

A said he would help in whatever way he can, he has not responded to any requests for appointments with the fbi. He is in virtual hiding, behind the RF shield.

Callistemon Tue 28-Jan-20 09:22:44

He is only wanted to help them in their enquiries.
If he has nothing to fear, why not go? Baroness Kennedy mentioning the threat of arrest is ridiculous and of course he would resist going, as his legal team has probably advised.

GrannySomerset Tue 28-Jan-20 09:11:49

No reason why the FBI can’t interview him in the U.K.

M0nica Tue 28-Jan-20 09:06:37

Who?

Grandma70s Tue 28-Jan-20 08:39:09

Sensible question, Anniebach.

Anniebach Tue 28-Jan-20 08:32:14

Arrested for what crime ?

Gaunt47 Tue 28-Jan-20 08:27:51

Gransnetters, let's give the poor chap a break! I doubt he's seen the FBI request. Because there he is stuck at home all alone, having to open his own post, not daring to open his in box because his Troll Filterer In Chief has resigned and when he rings the bell for coffee nobody comes. smile

Bathsheba Tue 28-Jan-20 08:22:50

Yep, Prince Andrew for Anne Sacoolas. Fair exchange I reckon.

Sparklefizz Tue 28-Jan-20 08:16:08

eazybee the UK should not agree to Prince Andrew going to the US until they agree to send Anne Sacoolas here to stand trial for the death of Harry Dunn.

Totally agree.

Callistemon Mon 27-Jan-20 23:39:01

Yes, a good idea.