Virginia Giuffre: Civil case filed against Prince Andrew in New York
Virginia Giuffre, who alleges she was brought to the UK aged 17 to have sex with Prince Andrew - the Duke of York - has filed a civil case in New York claiming he abused her. Virginia Roberts Giuffre was an accuser of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew has consistently denied Ms Giuffre's claims.
Melissa Murray, Professor of Law at New York University, says a change in the law in New York made the case possible.
"This is not about whether or not Prince Andrew will go to jail, he has no criminal exposure from this case, but he could be on the hook for significant money damages."
(Photo: Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew in 2001. Credit: Virginia Giuffre)
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