Prince Andrew's troubles could mount in the US

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Prince Andrews troubles could mount in the US

London - He said he was "willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required".

By AFP

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Published: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 10:42 PM

Last updated: Fri 22 Nov 2019, 12:47 AM

Prince Andrew was urged on Thursday to speak to lawyers representing victims of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after the royal announced he was quitting public life because of the scandal.
Queen Elizabeth's second son, 59, has faced days of outrage since a television interview in which he defended his friendship with the disgraced US financier.
Andrew denies claims he had sex with a 17-year-old girl procured by Epstein, who was found dead in a New York prison in August while awaiting charges of trafficking minors. As a growing number of organisations distanced themselves from the royal and his pet projects, he said he was cancelling public engagements because of the backlash.
He said he was "willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required".
US lawyer Lisa Bloom, who represents five women allegedly assaulted by Epstein, told the BBC that Andrew should speak to everyone probing the allegations - including her.


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