Prince Andrew – how that Newsnight interview could inform what happens next
Prince Andrew will face a civil trial after a US judge dismissed his lawyer's motion to have Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit thrown out.
In November 2019, Prince Andrew sat down with the Newsnight presenter, Emily Maitlis, and talked openly about his relationship with the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The Duke gave his response to allegations of sexual assault - allegations he's always denied. It was an interview that grabbed the attention of the world. Now, Prince Andrew has failed in his bid to get a civil case which alleges he sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre dismissed by a US judge. Ms Giuffre is suing the prince claiming he abused her when she was 17. His lawyers said the case should be thrown out, citing a 2009 deal she signed with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But a New York judge ruled that the claim could be heard. For 5 Minutes On, Emily Maitlis talks about the 2019 interview and how it might play a crucial role in what happens next to the Prince.
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