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Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre settle out of court over civil sex assault claim | UK News

Representatives for the duke say he will not be expanding beyond the statement filed in court and Ms Giuffre's lawyer says: "I believe this event speaks for itself."

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Representatives for the duke say he will not be expanding beyond the statement filed in court and Ms Giuffre’s lawyer says: "I believe this event speaks for itself."

Highlights

  • Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre have settled out of court in her civil sex assault claim against him.
  • Court documents show the parties had “reached a settlement in principle” Duke of York will make a “substantial donation” to Ms Giufre’s charity in support of victims’ rights.
  • Prince Andrew’s lawyers submitted 11 reasons why the case against him should be dismissed in January, saying he demanded a trial by jury.
  • Lawyers for Epstein’s victims say the settlement is a ‘great victory’ for the royal and say they would not be commenting further than what was said in court documents submitted to the court.
  • The settlement is not being disclosed.