Lawyer makes offer over 'afraid' Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify over Epstein ties
Andrew has faced scrutiny over his ties to Epstein
A prominent lawyer who represented victims of Jeffrey Epstein has suggested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be offered a “safe passage” to testify in the United States.
David Boies represented several Epstein accusers including the late Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew of sexual assault.
He argued that the king’s younger brother has a duty to speak openly about what he knows regarding the late convicted sex offender.
Lawyer suggests that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may be ‘afraid’ to testify
Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Boies said that Andrew has an “obligation” to assist investigators and share any relevant information.
“He’s got an obligation to tell what he knows,” Boies said, as reported by HELLO!.
He went on to suggest legal protections could be offered to ensure Andrew’s cooperation.
“If he’s afraid of being arrested in the United States, we ought to give him safe passage. We don’t want there to be any excuse for him not coming and telling what he knows.”
Boies added that while the full extent of Andrew’s knowledge remains unclear, his association with Epstein means his testimony could be significant.
The lawyer said: “He knows a lot. I don’t think anybody knows how much he knows, but we know he knows a lot from his contact.”
These comments come as Andrew faces renewed scrutiny following the release of more than three million documents linked to Epstein and his crimes by the US Department of Justice.
Among the files are photographs that appear to show Andrew crouched over an unidentified female lying on the floor. One image shows him looking directly at the camera. In another, he places his hand on the woman’s stomach.
No context has been provided for the images, and Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Being named or pictured in the files does not, in itself, indicate any wrongdoing.
However, the revelations have reignited calls for Andrew to cooperate fully with investigators.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations
Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers, alleged she was trafficked and forced to have sex with Andrew when she was 17. Andrew has always vehemently denied the allegations.
In 2021, Ms Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in the United States accusing Andrew of sexual assault. The case was settled out of court in 2022 for an undisclosed sum. Andrew insisted that the agreement was not an admission of guilt.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles will not obstruct any police inquiries involving his brother.
In a recent statement, a palace spokesperson said the king had expressed “profound concern” over the ongoing allegations.
It read: “While the specific claims… are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police, we stand ready to support them.”
The spokesperson also added that the king and queen remain focused on those affected by abuse: “Their Majesties’ thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse.”
Andrew recently vacated Royal Lodge in Windsor, the residence he previously shared with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
He is now understood to have moved into Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham Estate. He is expected to stay there while renovations are completed on a permanent residence, Marsh Farm.
Once one of the most senior working royals, Andrew has largely withdrawn from public life in recent years.
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