Prince Andrew, after years of public humiliation over sexual abuse allegations that rocked the British royal family, is sparing himself a US courtroom showdown by settling with his accuser.
The second son of Queen Elizabeth II has consistently denied Virginia Giuffre’s claim that he was one of several men to whom Jeffrey Epstein “lent” her for sexual abuse when she was a teenager. But his failure to get her lawsuit dismissed last month set off a cascade of repercussions, culminating in Buckingham Palace stripping him of honorific titles and royal patronages.
Facing the possibility of trial later this year, Andrew, 61, agreed to settle the case for an undisclosed sum, according to court papers filed Tuesday. The deal was announced by Giuffre’s lawyer David Boies in a letter to the judge overseeing the case. While the terms were confidential, Andrew is required to make “a substantial donation” to Giuffre’s charity supporting victim’s rights.
Source: Prince Andrew agrees to settle Virginia Giuffre sex assault claim | Australasian Lawyer