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Epstein invited 'The Duke' to meet Russian woman

Epstein invited 'The Duke' to meet Russian woman

Summary

Emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice suggest that Jeffrey Epstein invited a person believed to be Prince Andrew to meet a 26-year-old Russian woman in 2010. The messages add to ongoing scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s past friendship with Epstein. Prince Andrew has denied any wrongdoing.

Key Facts

  • Emails suggest Jeffrey Epstein invited Prince Andrew to meet a 26-year-old Russian woman in August 2010.
  • The emails refer to Prince Andrew, believed to be "The Duke," using a signature "HRH Duke of York KG."
  • Epstein had pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor two years prior, in 2008.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice released the emails as part of a larger document collection related to Epstein.
  • Prince Andrew has faced scrutiny over his past association with Epstein but has denied any illegal activity.
  • Epstein had been convicted of soliciting sex from a minor in Florida in 2008.
  • Prince Andrew settled a civil sexual assault claim in 2022 by paying millions to Virginia Giuffre, whom he claims never to have met.
  • The emails have not been independently verified by the BBC.
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