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A notable attorney representing victims of Jeffrey Epstein has called on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to provide testimony regarding his knowledge of the convicted sex offender. Gloria Allred emphasized to the BBC that “It’s not too late and he does have information he could share.” Despite this, recent documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal that American authorities have made several attempts to involve Andrew in their investigation, including a formal request to the UK Home Office in 2020.
Royal sources have weighed in on the matter, noting, “Anyone who has information should consider helping any investigation, but that is ultimately a matter for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his conscience.” Allred, however, criticized Andrew’s reluctance to cooperate with law enforcement, especially given his willingness to take part in a one-hour television interview with the BBC’s Emily Maitlis in 2019, describing it as “catastrophic.” She further remarked, “He’s not the one who should decide whether he knows anything that could help in the investigation.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has similarly urged anyone with pertinent information to come forward, stating, “In terms of testifying, I have always said anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information,” adding, “You can’t be victim-centred if you’re not prepared to do that.” Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has yet to issue an official response, though insiders stress that this silence should not be interpreted as complacency. The Palace reportedly does not receive advance notice of such file releases and remains attentive to public reaction. The official statement from the royal household expresses the King and Queen’s continued sympathy for all victims of abuse.
Despite ongoing calls for cooperation, Andrew has shown no indication of agreeing to testify and maintains his denial of any wrongdoing. Last year, US lawmakers had set a November deadline for him to provide evidence, but no action followed. Correspondence between the US Department of Justice and Andrew’s legal team in early 2020 sought to arrange a meeting for testimony either in the UK or the US. However, these discussions stalled amid strained exchanges between legal representatives, even though Andrew had publicly affirmed his willingness to assist investigators. The US authorities confessed that efforts to obtain a voluntary interview had been exhausted, leading to a formal request for mutual legal assistance from the UK, delivered to the Home Office in April 2020 amid concerns over the London pandemic peak. Further communications highlighted challenges surrounding a pending US civil case brought against Andrew by Virginia Giuffre, which complicated the process since he was then a defendant rather than just a witness. This case settled out of court in 2022 without Andrew providing any testimony, maintaining his stance of denying the allegations
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