U.S. lawmakers have reportedly invited Prince Andrew to testify before Congress as part of their ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network and the decades-long failure of institutions to hold powerful figures accountable. This follows the unsealing of Epstein’s private schedules and flight logs, which confirmed numerous interactions between the disgraced financier and the Duke of York. While British officials have made no indication that they would compel Andrew’s cooperation, several members of Congress have made it clear that his testimony is essential to understanding the scope of Epstein’s network and the political protection that shielded it. Lawmakers have said survivors deserve to hear from every person who was in Epstein’s circle — especially those like Andrew, who were directly accused of participating in the abuse.

Prince Andrew remains one of the most notorious figures tied to the Epstein scandal. He was directly accused by Virginia Giuffre of raping her when she was 17 — an accusation he has repeatedly denied but which led to an out-of-court settlement in 2022 widely reported to be worth millions. Despite his public denials, the photographic evidence of him with Giuffre and Ghislaine Maxwell remains damning.


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Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s unpublished memoir The Billionaire’s Playboy Club recounts her recruitment into Jeffrey Epstein’s world as a 16-year-old working at Mar-a-Lago, where she says Ghislaine Maxwell lured her in with promises of opportunity and travel. The manuscript describes how she became trapped in Epstein’s orbit, allegedly forced into sexual encounters with powerful men, including Prince Andrew, and ferried across his properties in New York, Florida, and the Virgin Islands. Giuffre paints a detailed picture of coercion, psychological manipulation, and the disturbing normalization of exploitation within Epstein’s high-society circle.


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The infamous photograph showing Prince Andrew with his arm around Virginia Giuffre (then Roberts), with Ghislaine Maxwell smiling in the background, became one of the most scrutinized pieces of evidence in the Epstein scandal. Giuffre has maintained that the photo, taken in 2001 at Maxwell’s London townhouse, is proof she met the prince and was trafficked to him as a teenager. Andrew and his lawyers have long disputed its authenticity, suggesting the image may have been doctored or that he has “no recollection” of ever meeting Giuffre. This claim sparked years of forensic analysis, public skepticism, and media pressure, with the photo evolving into a symbol of Andrew’s denials and Giuffre’s accusations—each side using it to bolster their narrative in the court of public opinion.


The legal battle between Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre intensified when she filed a civil lawsuit in 2021 under New York’s Child Victims Act, accusing him of sexual assault and emotional distress tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. Andrew’s team fought to dismiss the case, arguing that Giuffre’s 2009 settlement with Epstein barred her from suing others connected to the financier. After months of discovery threats and international headlines, the case ended in February 2022 with a confidential out-of-court settlement. Reports suggest Andrew paid millions and issued a statement expressing regret for Epstein’s victims but admitted no wrongdoing. The settlement’s secrecy and the unresolved questions surrounding the photograph have kept the controversy alive, ensuring the scandal continues to shadow both figures and the monarchy itself.


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In his now-infamous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, Prince Andrew claimed he was unable to sweat at the time Virginia Giuffre alleged they danced together at a London nightclub in 2001. He attributed this to a “peculiar medical condition” caused by “an overdose of adrenaline in the Falklands War.” However, photographs later surfaced showing Andrew attending parties in Saint-Tropez during the early 2000s, visibly perspiring under the Mediterranean sun. These images directly undercut his bizarre defense and reignited skepticism about his credibility—especially as they appeared to date from the same general period when he claimed to be physiologically incapable of sweating.

In January 2022, Andrew’s legal team sought permission to depose Giuffre’s husband Robert Giuffre and her psychologist Dr Judith Lightfoot by video link in Australia. Their aim was to probe two key areas: first, whether Giuffre might “suffer from false memories,” in which context they requested details of any medications prescribed by Lightfoot; and second, the nature of Robert Giuffre’s relationship with his wife and their shared finances, including how and when he met Giuffre.



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Jeffrey Epstein’s relationship with Prince Andrew was a calculated social maneuver designed to elevate Epstein’s standing among the world’s elite. By befriending the Duke of York — a senior member of the British royal family — Epstein gained access to circles of wealth and influence that would have otherwise been closed to him. The two men traveled together, attended exclusive parties, and were photographed at high-society events from New York to Palm Beach. Epstein reportedly viewed Andrew as a prized connection, describing him as a “trophy friendship” that opened doors to financiers, politicians, and royals. Their association lent Epstein an air of legitimacy, helping him appear as more than a mere financier and instead as a man trusted by royalty — a perception he used to recruit and manipulate others within his growing network of power.




Prince Andrew’s now-infamous claim that he was unable to sweat became one of the most ridiculed moments in modern royal history. During his 2019 BBC Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis, Andrew attempted to discredit Virginia Giuffre’s account that she danced with him at London’s Tramp nightclub in 2001, saying she was mistaken because he “didn’t sweat at the time.” He insisted this was due to a “peculiar medical condition” caused by an “adrenaline overdose” from his service in the Falklands War, which supposedly made it impossible for him to perspire. The explanation was immediately met with disbelief and mockery worldwide — even medical experts publicly questioned its plausibility, noting there was little evidence to support his story. For the public, it wasn’t just the absurdity of the excuse — it was how clearly it reeked of desperation, further eroding what little credibility the prince had left.



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The government argues that the 2007 non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with Jeffrey Epstein remains legally binding and cannot be “scrubbed” because it was negotiated and approved by federal prosecutors acting within their discretion, and thus no valid basis exists to void it. Under internal standards, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Professional Responsibility found that although the deal may have been “poor judgment,” it did not constitute professional misconduct because the Prosecutor had the “plenary authority” to resolve the federal case via a state plea, and none of the terms violated clear and unambiguous Department standards.

Moreover, the government emphasises that the language of the NPA itself explicitly provides immunity from federal prosecution for “any potential co-conspirators of Epstein,” including unnamed individuals.



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John Brockman, a prominent literary agent and founder of the Edge Foundation (a prestigious salon for scientists and thinkers), had longstanding ties to Epstein’s intellectual and social circle. Brockman’s Edge dinners, salons and invite-only events created a powerful “third culture” network of elite scientists, technologists, and wealthy patrons — and Epstein was deeply embedded in this milieu. Brockman’s agency and Edge network provided a bridge between Epstein’s money and the science/tech world: one piece of evidence is an email, dated September 2013, in which Brockman writes to a writer that “Jeffrey Epstein … showed up at this weekend’s event by helicopter (with his beautiful young assistant from Belarus). He’ll be in Cambridge in a couple of weeks … I told him I would send some links.”


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Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) has been one of the loudest voices in Congress demanding full disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein’s network and the identities of those connected to his trafficking operation. In early 2024, she pushed for subpoenas targeting both Epstein’s estate and the FBI, demanding the release of Epstein’s unredacted flight logs, all surveillance footage, and investigative files tied to Ghislaine Maxwell. Blackburn argued that the American public “has a right to know who flew on Epstein’s planes, who visited his island, and who may have aided or witnessed his crimes.” Her proposal gained full support from Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans but was blocked by Chair Dick Durbin, a move she later blasted as obstruction of justice. Blackburn accused the Senate majority of protecting powerful interests and stonewalling transparency in what she described as one of the darkest scandals in modern American history.


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Prince Andrew has faced mounting scrutiny over multiple visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, particularly the infamous 2010 trip captured in photos and surveillance footage showing him waving goodbye to Epstein at the door. Andrew has admitted to staying there for several days after Epstein’s release from jail, calling it a “mistake” but insisting the purpose was to end their friendship. However, numerous reports, including witness accounts and court filings, indicate his visits were far more frequent and intimate than publicly acknowledged. Epstein’s staff, including housekeeper Juan Alessi, alleged that Andrew was seen receiving massages and spending extended time with Epstein and his associates. Other witnesses described Andrew being present during gatherings where underage girls were allegedly trafficked.

Despite his repeated denials, the optics of those visits have haunted the Duke of York. The 2010 stay, in particular, took place years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, leading many to question why Andrew would maintain contact with a known sex offender. His 2019 BBC Newsnight interview only intensified criticism after his bizarre claim that he stayed at Epstein’s home simply because it was “convenient.” Public outrage grew as court documents tied Andrew’s name to Epstein’s flight logs, and Virginia Giuffre accused him of sexual abuse at both Epstein’s townhouse and other properties — allegations Andrew continues to deny. The scandal has since resulted in his expulsion from royal duties and permanent damage to his public reputation.


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Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s unpublished memoir The Billionaire’s Playboy Club recounts her recruitment into Jeffrey Epstein’s world as a 16-year-old working at Mar-a-Lago, where she says Ghislaine Maxwell lured her in with promises of opportunity and travel. The manuscript describes how she became trapped in Epstein’s orbit, allegedly forced into sexual encounters with powerful men, including Prince Andrew, and ferried across his properties in New York, Florida, and the Virgin Islands. Giuffre paints a detailed picture of coercion, psychological manipulation, and the disturbing normalization of exploitation within Epstein’s high-society circle.


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