In August last year, 38-year-old Virginia Giuffre sued Prince Andrew, a member of the British Royal family, who allegedly sexually abused her at the age of 17 more than 20 years ago. Andrew and Giuffre’s lawyers announced that the two had reached an out-of-court settlement.
“THEY HAVE AGREEMENT OUT OF THE COURT”
“Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew have reached an out-of-court settlement. Upon Ms. Giuffre’s acceptance of the settlement, Prince Andrew made a substantial donation to Ms. Giuffre’s charity to support the rights of victims of abuse,” the lawyers said in the file submitted to the court. agreed on,” he said.
The dossier states, “Prince Andrew never intended to disparage Miss Giuffre’s character. He acknowledges that he has suffered both as a victim of abuse and as a result of unjustified public attacks.”
PRINCE ANDREW WILL DONATE
In the file, where it is stated that Prince Andrew regrets his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was previously convicted on sexual abuse charges and later committed suicide, “It is known that Jeffrey Epstein has kidnapped countless young girls over many years. Prince Andrew regrets his relationship with Epstein. Mrs. “We appreciate the courage of Giuffre and other victims to stand up for themselves and others. Prince Andrew pledges to show his regret for his relationship with Epstein by supporting the fight against prostitution and supporting its victims.”
According to the agreement between the parties, Prince Andrew will make a donation to Giuffre in an undisclosed amount.
LOSE THE ROYAL TITLES
Prince Andrew was stripped of all his military titles and royal patronage following reports of sexual abuse. In a statement made by Buckingham Palace, it was stated, “With the Queen’s approval and agreement, the Duke of York’s military titles and Royal patronage were returned to the Queen. The Duke of York will continue to hold no public office and his case will continue as a private citizen.”
Hearings of the case, which was heard in Manhattan Federal Court in New York, USA, were scheduled to begin at the end of the year.