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Prince Andrew settles intercourse abuse lawsuit with accuser Virginia Giuffre
Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre, who accused the royal of sexual abuse, have reached an out of courtroom settlement.
In response to courtroom paperwork filed Tuesday, Andrew will donate funds to Giuffre’s charity in assist of victims of sexual assault. The quantity was not disclosed.
“Prince Andrew has by no means meant to malign Ms. Giuffre’s character, and he accepts that she has suffered each as a longtime sufferer of abuse and because of unfair public assaults,” a submitting reads. The paperwork additionally say Prince Andrew regrets his friendship with Jeffery Epstein, who launched him to Giuffre.
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“Prince Andrew regrets his affiliation with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms. Giuffre and different survivors in standing up for themselves and others,” the doc continues. “He pledges to show his remorse for his affiliation with Epstein by supporting the battle towards the evils of intercourse trafficking, and by supporting its victims.”
Prince Andrew has been faraway from royal duties and misplaced his navy titles over the scandal, however retains the title Duke of York.
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