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You understand by now that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, previously generally known as Prince Andrew, was arrested for suspected misconduct in public workplace on Thursday — the day of his 66th birthday — and the Epstein recordsdata performed an enormous half within the bust.
There have been sexual assault allegations in opposition to the previous Duke of York for years, because the late Virginia Giuffre claimed his longtime good friend Jeffrey Epstein intercourse trafficked her to him when she was solely 17. Nevertheless, the US Division of Justice launched hundreds of thousands of paperwork in January that delivered to mild one other considered one of his alleged crimes. The DOJ dropped doubtlessly incriminating emails of the previous Duke of York sharing confidential authorities data with Epstein when he served because the UK’s particular consultant for worldwide commerce and funding from 2001 to 2011, which is clearly an enormous no-no. Not solely that, however extra disturbing photographs and messages tying Andrew to the heinous actions of the intercourse offender and his confederate/former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell.
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It’s all there for the world to see, however let’s break down all of the mentions of and allegations in opposition to the disgraced royal…
The Eyebrow-Elevating Emails
As we stated, the DOJ dropped emails that appeared to indicate Andrew gave confidential docs with Epstein regarding his commerce envoy position — together with one from October 2010. He reportedly despatched the financier particulars about his upcoming journeys as commerce envoy to Singapore, Vietnam, Shenzhen in China and Hong Kong, the place he was accompanied by Epstein’s enterprise associates. A month later, he forwarded by way of e-mail to Epstein official reviews of his visits to Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Shenzhen in China written by Amit Patel, his then assistant, simply 5 minutes after he had obtained them!
He additionally wrote to Epstein in November about desirous to “to debate and plot” issues:
“So useful! I’ll convey one thing in case of all contingencies. However principally chilly. See you tomorrow afternoon. Actually trying ahead to seeing you and spending a while with you after so lengthy. Some fascinating issues to debate and plot….”
What these “issues” are? Who is aware of! However it sounds shady!
In 2019, after Virginia’s intercourse abuse allegations, Andrew informed BBC Newsnight that he final noticed the convicted intercourse offender in New York in early December 2010 to finish their friendship. Nevertheless, it seems like he could have lied. On Christmas Eve in 2010, Andrew additionally allegedly despatched Epstein a “confidential transient” from the Provincial Reconstruction Workforce in Helmand Province for Worldwide Funding Alternatives, which is in Afghanistan, and requested him if he knew anybody else who may be within the data:
“Hooked up is a confidential transient produced by the Provincial Reconstruction Workforce in Helmand Province for Worldwide Funding Alternatives. These are usually not unique to Helmand Province however principally centered on that province. I’m going to supply this elsewhere in my community (together with Abu Dhabi) however can be very fascinated with your feedback, views or concepts as to whom I may additionally usefully present this to draw some curiosity. I’ve sadly already came upon that Gates Basis doesn’t do something in Afghanistan.”
Whoa!
If it’s all true, Andrew has some critical explaining to do…
“The Invisible Man”
It goes approach past his questionable enterprise dealings with Epstein, although. We additionally want to speak concerning the disgusting accusations and photographs in opposition to him that pop up within the Epstein recordsdata.
As we beforehand reported, among the many paperwork launched by the DOJ, there may be an e-mail alternate from an individual utilizing the alias “The Invisible Man” and asking Ghislaine for “some new inappropriate pals.” No phrases. Andrew is believed to be the person, as he indicators off the emails with “A.” He additionally mentions being at Balmoral Summer season Camp with the royal household. Ghislaine later refers to “the invisible man” as “Andrew” whereas making an attempt to get Juanesteban Ganoza to behave as a tour information throughout a visit to Peru and arrange “two-legged sightseeing,” in addition to discover “clever, fairly and enjoyable” women “from good households” for her good friend. Take a look at the emails (beneath):
The Disturbing Photographs
Within the recordsdata, there are additionally a couple of jaw-dropping photographs of Andrew, together with ones of him bending over and touching the abdomen of a girl mendacity on her again on the ground. He’s additionally seen on his fingers and knees, hovering over the lady, in one other picture. The DOJ didn’t present context, like when and the place the pictures have been taken. It is usually unknown what precisely is occurring, who the feminine is, or her age. The photographs are very unsettling to see, however. Have a look (beneath):
OMG…
Amongst earlier batches of recordsdata launched by the Justice Division in December is an image of Andrew with Ghislaine. In it, he’s mendacity throughout the laps of 5 ladies whereas Epstein’s confederate stands behind them smiling. See (beneath):
Virginia’s Trafficking Story
After which we now have Virginia, one of the outspoken survivors. Perezcious readers seemingly know her story already, however earlier than she died in April 2025, she wrote a memoir, No one’s Lady: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Combating for Justice, detailing the horrific abuse she went by way of as Epstein’s “intercourse slave” for years. She even seemed again on the second the “apex predator” Ghislaine recruited and trafficked her to Epstein and a number of other rich and highly effective males. It’s chilling stuff…
Within the e book, Virginia recalled that she started working at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago at 16 years outdated within the spa, in addition to babysitting for a number of of the president’s pals’ kids. Proper earlier than she turned 17, Ghislaine allegedly noticed her for the primary time and stalked her:
“Then one steaming sizzling day some weeks earlier than my seventeenth birthday, I used to be strolling towards the Mar-a-Lago spa, on my option to work, when a automotive slowed behind me. Inside was a British socialite named Ghislaine Maxwell and her driver, Juan Alessi, whom she insisted on calling ‘John’. Alessi would later testify beneath oath that on today, when Maxwell noticed me – my lengthy blond hair, my slim construct, and what he known as my notably ‘younger’ look – she commanded him from the again seat, ‘Cease, John, cease!’ Alessi did as he was informed, and I came upon later that Maxwell acquired out and adopted me. I didn’t understand it but, however an apex predator was closing in.”
In a while, Virginia claimed Ghislaine confirmed up on the spa. And since the then-teen was fascinated with therapeutic massage, Ghislaine talked about that “she is aware of a rich man – a longtime Mar-a-Lago member, she says – who’s in search of a therapeutic massage therapist to journey with him” and requested Virginia to “meet him” that night time after work. At first, Virginia was “excited” concerning the alternative. Nevertheless, she quickly realized what a nightmare the entire thing turned out to be.
Hours later, Virginia stated her dad drove her to the deal with Ghislaine gave her: “358 El Brillo Method.” She continued:
“I jumped out of the automotive earlier than my dad may flip off the engine, walked to the large picket entrance door, and rang the bell. Maxwell answered and got here outdoors. ‘Thanks so very a lot for dropping her off,’ she informed Dad, all smiles, however, on reflection, she appeared impatient for him to go away.”
As soon as inside, per the memoir, Ghislaine led Virginia as much as a bed room, the place a unadorned Jeffrey had been. Ghislaine then began to show {the teenager} learn how to therapeutic massage – regardless of her feeling uncomfortable at occasions:
“When giving a therapeutic massage, she stated, I ought to maintain one palm on the consumer’s pores and skin always, in order by no means to startle him. ‘Continuity and move are key,’ she defined. We began in on his heels and arches, then moved up his physique. Once we acquired to his buttocks, I attempted to glide previous them, touchdown on his decrease again. However Maxwell put her fingers on prime of mine and guided them to his rear. ‘It’s vital that you simply don’t ignore any a part of the physique,’ she stated. ‘In the event you skip round, the blood gained’t move proper.’ Solely later would I see how, step by practised step, the 2 of them have been breaking down my defences. Each time I felt a twinge of discomfort, one look at Maxwell informed me I used to be overreacting. And so it went for about half an hour: a seemingly authentic therapeutic massage lesson.”
Issues began to develop into stranger when Epstein requested a number of inappropriate questions – together with if she was on contraception and to recount the time she misplaced her virginity.
“However I needed this job, so I took a deep breath and described my tough childhood. I’d been abused by a household good friend, I stated vaguely, and hung out on the road as a runaway. Epstein didn’t recoil. As a substitute, he made mild of it, teasing me for being ‘a naughty woman’. ‘In no way,’ I stated defensively. ‘I’m a superb woman. I’ve simply all the time discovered myself within the improper locations.’ Epstein lifted his head and smirked at me. ‘It’s OK,’ he stated. ‘I like naughty women.’”
WTF…
Epstein then allegedly rolled over and “startled” Virginia as a result of “he had an erection.” Nevertheless, Ghislaine ignored it and continued to indicate her learn how to therapeutic massage him whereas “he started stroking himself.” The scenario, sadly, escalated from there. Virginia shared:
“That is the second that one thing cracked inside me. How else to elucidate why my recollections of what got here subsequent are splintered into jagged shards? Maxwell peeling off her garments, a mischievous look on her face; Maxwell behind me, unzipping my skirt and pulling my Mar-a-Lago polo shirt over my head; Epstein and Maxwell laughing at my underwear, which have been dotted with tiny hearts. ‘How cute – she nonetheless wears little woman’s panties,’ Epstein stated. He reached for a vibrator, which he compelled between my thighs, as Maxwell commanded me to pinch Epstein’s nipples as she rubbed her personal breasts, and mine. A well-known vacancy flooded me. What number of occasions had I put my religion in somebody, solely to be harm and humiliated? I may really feel my mind start to close down. My physique couldn’t escape from this room, however my thoughts couldn’t bear to remain, so it put me on a type of autopilot: submissive and decided to outlive.”
How terrible. Within the e book, Virginia alleged she continued to “therapeutic massage” Epstein, “a grasp manipulator,” following that horrific first assault. Two weeks afterward, he “upped the ante” and persuaded her with round $2,500 to give up her job at Mar-a-Lago, purchase an residence, and work and carry out intercourse acts for him full time — whereas additionally threatening her little brother:
“‘We all know the place your brother goes to highschool,’ Epstein stated. He let that sink in for a second, then acquired to the purpose: ‘You have to by no means inform a soul what goes on on this home.’ He was smiling, however his menace was clear. ‘And I personal the Palm Seashore police division,’ he stated, ‘in order that they gained’t do something about it.’”
Virginia’s Allegations In opposition to Andrew
Quickly after, Epstein allegedly began to share Virginia together with his pals – together with Andrew. Virginia wrote concerning the first time she met him at a dinner, saying:
“When Prince Andrew arrived on the home that night, Maxwell was extra coquettish than traditional. ‘Guess Jenna’s age,’ she urged the prince, after she launched me. The Duke of York, who was then 41, guessed accurately: 17. ‘My daughters are just a bit youthful than you,’ he informed me, explaining his accuracy.”
Ick. Virginia continued:
“As we chatted in Maxwell’s entryway, I all of a sudden considered one thing: my mother would by no means forgive me if I met somebody as well-known as Prince Andrew and didn’t pose for an image. I ran to get a Kodak FunSaver from my room, then returned and handed it to Epstein. I keep in mind the prince placing his arm round my waist as Maxwell grinned beside me. Epstein snapped the picture.”
We’ve all seemingly seen the notorious picture at this level, however you’ll be able to see it (beneath):
All of them then went out to dinner and to a nightclub known as Tramp earlier than being compelled to sleep with Andrew, for which she obtained $15,000 for from Epstein. Virginia stated:
“The prince went to the bar and got here again with a cocktail for me. Then he invited me to bounce. He was form of a bumbling dancer, and I keep in mind he sweated profusely. On the way in which again, Maxwell informed me, ‘Once we get dwelling, you might be to do for him what you do for Jeffrey.’ Again on the home, Maxwell and Epstein stated goodnight and headed upstairs, signalling it was time that I care for the prince. Within the years since, I’ve thought loads about how he behaved. He was pleasant sufficient, however nonetheless entitled – as if he believed having intercourse with me was his birthright. I drew him a sizzling tub. We disrobed and acquired within the tub, however didn’t keep there lengthy as a result of the prince was desperate to get to the mattress. He was significantly attentive to my ft, caressing my toes and licking my arches. That was a primary for me, and it tickled. I used to be nervous he would need me to do the identical to him. However I needn’t have nervous. He appeared in a rush to have intercourse. Afterward, he stated thanks in his clipped British accent. In my reminiscence, the entire thing lasted lower than half an hour.”
That was not her solely encounter with Andrew, in accordance with Virginia. A month later, she, together with one other sufferer named Johanna Sjoberg, was at a townhouse in New York with Andrew, Ghislaine, and Epstein:
“Maxwell then introduced to the prince that she’d bought him a joke reward, a puppet that seemed identical to him. She urged we pose for a photograph with it. The prince and I sat down subsequent to one another on the sofa, and Maxwell put the puppet in my lap, positioning considered one of its fingers on considered one of my breasts. Then she put Sjoberg on the prince’s lap, and the prince put his hand on Sjoberg’s breast. The symbolism was unimaginable to disregard. Johanna and I have been Maxwell and Epstein’s puppets, they usually have been pulling the strings.”
FYI, Giuffre’s legal professionals revealed in an unsealed January 2017 doc that Sjoberg corroborated the story “about sexual acts that occurred along with her, Prince Andrew, and Ms Giuffre, when she and (Maxwell) have been staying at Epstein’s Manhattan mansion.” Sjoberg, who was 21 years outdated on the time, claimed in her deposition:
“I simply keep in mind somebody suggesting a photograph, they usually informed us to go get on the sofa. And so Andrew and Virginia sat on the sofa, they usually put the puppet, the puppet on her lap. And so then I sat on Andrew’s lap, and I consider by myself volition, they usually took the puppet’s fingers and put it on Virginia’s breast, and so Andrew put his on mine.”
Whereas Virginia shared that she doesn’t keep in mind when she slept with Andrew for the third time, she is aware of it occurred on Epstein’s island, Little Saint James, and “it was an orgy. She believes she was 18 on the time. Virginia wrote that she stated in a sworn declaration again in 2015:
“‘Epstein, Andy, and roughly eight different younger women and I had intercourse collectively. The opposite women all seemed to be beneath the age of 18 and didn’t actually communicate English. Epstein laughed about how they couldn’t actually talk, saying they’re the best women to get together with.’”
Virginia continued that as a result of she will’t keep in mind the date, she additionally may’ve been 17 when the incident occurred:
“Since I gave that account, Epstein’s pilot has stated in a deposition {that a} coded notation (‘AP’) that he made on his flight log for 4 July 2001, referred to Prince Andrew. He stated that Epstein, the prince, one other girl and I flew from Saint Thomas that day again to Palm Seashore. I assume it’s attainable that the orgy I keep in mind occurred within the days main as much as that flight, which might imply I used to be nonetheless 17. I’ll in all probability by no means know the date for sure. What I do know, as a result of Epstein informed me, is that Jean-Luc Brunel, the French modelling agent who was additionally in attendance, provided the opposite women who took half.”
This poor, poor girl. What she suffered by way of for years is unimaginable. You’ll be able to learn a full knowledgeable of her memoir HERE.
Andrew has lengthy denied Virginia’s accusations regardless of settling her sexual assault lawsuit. However right here’s what’s fascinating. In an unredacted e-mail launched by the DOJ, Epstein didn’t dispute to journalist Landon Thomas Jr. that King Charles’ brother had intercourse with Virginia! In January 2015, The New York Instances monetary reporter suggested Epstein to distance himself from Andrew amid the extreme scrutiny over the friendship.
After Epstein famous his “status has admittedly taken successful” because of the allegations, Thomas insisted that “the large challenge is separating your self from Andrew” as a result of their affiliation is “holding the story alive.” He added:
“I imply in the long run he had consensual intercourse with VR. And VR labored for you. The remainder is atmospherics. You might have moved on! Folks don’t know that and cant settle for that except you say as a lot.”
And guess what? Epstein doesn’t shut it down! See for your self (beneath):
Hmm.
Right now, Andrew may face a most sentence of life in jail if convicted for misconduct in public workplace. Sadly, Virginia gained’t get to see any justice for Andrew’s alleged wrongdoings. She died by suicide final 12 months — identical to Epstein, which most folk are skeptical about.
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