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Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, has a well-documented connection to Prince Andrew, Duke of York, stemming from her allegations of sexual abuse facilitated by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Giuffre claims she was trafficked to Prince Andrew on multiple occasions between 2001 and 2002 when she was a minor. Their first alleged encounter occurred in March 2001 at Maxwell’s London townhouse, where a widely publicized photograph was taken showing Prince Andrew with his arm around Giuffre, with Maxwell in the background. Giuffre alleges she was coerced into sexual activity with Prince Andrew during this meeting and on two other occasions: once at Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse and once at his private island, Little St. James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. These claims are detailed in court documents from Giuffre v. Maxwell and her 2021 civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew. Flight logs from Epstein’s private jet, the 'Lolita Express,' place Giuffre on flights during this period, though no specific log directly ties Prince Andrew to her on the same flight. In February 2022, Prince Andrew settled Giuffre’s lawsuit for an undisclosed amount, reportedly in the range of $16 million, without admitting liability. Giuffre has stated in depositions, 'I was lured away from a path of normalcy by predators like Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who introduced me to people like Prince Andrew.' Prince Andrew has denied all allegations, claiming in a 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, 'I have no recollection of ever meeting this lady, none whatsoever.' Victim testimonies in the Epstein files, including Giuffre’s, mention Prince Andrew as one of the high-profile individuals she was forced to engage with. News investigations by outlets like the Miami Herald and The Guardian have corroborated timelines and locations through interviews and records. Their connection is primarily social and transactional, rooted in Epstein’s network of influence, with no shared lawyers or direct financial ties beyond the settlement.

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Virginia Giuffre

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Key accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Recruited at age 16 while working at Mar-a-Lago. Filed multiple lawsuits revealing extensive details about Epstein's operation. Settled lawsuit against Prince Andrew in 2022. Founded advocacy organization Victims Refuse Silence.

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Prince Andrew

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British royal, Duke of York. Photographed with Virginia Giuffre and accused of sexual abuse. Settled civil lawsuit with Giuffre for estimated £12 million in 2022. Stripped of royal duties and military titles. Denied all allegations.

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