Epstein Survivor Demands Justice for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the US
A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse has urged the United States to hold Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accountable for alleged crimes. Marina Lacerda, who endured Epstein’s exploitation for three years from the age of 14, called for the former royal to “be brought to justice” amid newly released court documents.
Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, faces longstanding accusations of sexually abusing Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide after years of fighting to expose her abuse. Giuffre alleged the encounters began in 2001 when she was 17, which Mountbatten-Windsor has continuously denied.
Emails made public this month reveal requests from Mountbatten-Windsor to Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, to arrange meetings with “inappropriate friends.” Maxwell was later convicted of sex trafficking and received a 20-year prison sentence. The correspondence included discussions about girls described as “friendly and discreet” for a 2001 trip to Peru.
Brad Edwards, Giuffre’s lawyer, condemned those who believed Mountbatten-Windsor’s denials. He described Virginia Giuffre as “an extraordinarily brave hero” and called it shameful to have supported claims made by Epstein, Maxwell, or the former royal.
Lacerda criticized the US government’s earlier investigations, stating insufficient scrutiny was given to Giuffre’s allegations. She said, “A lot of people didn’t believe her… It’s disgusting.” She also highlighted a broader issue of high-profile individuals escaping justice despite credible accusations.
The newly released FBI files reveal attempts to question Mountbatten-Windsor regarding his connection to another accused sex offender, Peter Nygard. However, he declined to cooperate, and no further inquiry was conducted.
Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October due to his association with Epstein. Despite legal settlements with Giuffre and public denials of misconduct, calls persist for a formal questioning in the US.
The emails detail messages signed as “A,” apparently Mountbatten-Windsor, discussing personal matters including the death of his valet and his departure from the Royal Navy. The timing aligns with known events in his life, adding context to the correspondence.
Virginia Giuffre published her memoir posthumously, detailing abuse and exploitation facilitated by Epstein’s network. She recounted being introduced to Mountbatten-Windsor through Maxwell and pressured into multiple encounters over several years.
Legal representatives for Mountbatten-Windsor did not respond to requests for comment on the latest revelations. The Epstein documents continue to fuel demands for accountability among all connected to the trafficking and abuse ring.
Key Points:
- Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda demands Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor face justice in the US.
- Newly published emails suggest Mountbatten-Windsor sought “inappropriate friends” via Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Virginia Giuffre, his late accuser, courageously exposed alleged abuse in her memoir.
- Giuffre’s lawyer called those believing denials by Epstein associates “ashamed of themselves.”
- FBI tried to question Mountbatten-Windsor about Peter Nygard but no action followed.
- Mountbatten-Windsor lost royal titles over Epstein ties and denies all accusations.
These disclosures underscore ongoing tensions about allegations linked to Epstein’s network and the pursuit of justice for survivors. The debate remains active regarding how prominent accused figures should be legally examined under international jurisdiction.
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