Prince Andrew’s attorney is working to dismiss the abuse lawsuit. An ominous deal from 2009 seems crucial, even if it remains secret for the time being.
New York City – The Duke of York’s lawyers, 61, have asked a US judge to keep a legal agreement from 2009 under lock and key.
The content must be explosive, otherwise the lawyers would not speculate that they could protect Prince Andrew from a lawsuit, reveals 24royal.de *.
The civil lawsuit is being brought by Virginia Giuffre, now 38, who claims the Duke sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions when she was 17.
Judicial files filed in Manhattan federal court indicate that the prince’s attorneys filed the motion with U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, 76, who presides over the civil lawsuit. Mrs. Giuffre has long accused Prince Andrew of the abuse. The second eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. * (95) has always firmly rejected the allegations.
Star attorney Andrew Brettler, who represents the Duke, said he was preparing written arguments to have Ms. Giuffre’s * lawsuit dismissed. He also wants to seal an agreement that he believes will prevent Andrew from being sued. Judge Kaplan complied with Brettler’s request for secrecy one day after a copy was presented.
According to the Guardian, the agreement was made between Giuffre and Jeffrey Epstein (66, † 2019). Epstein was found dead in his federal prison cell while awaiting a sexual abuse trial. His death was classified as a suicide.
Another process plays a role in terms of agreement. The paper is subject to a protective order from a New York judge. Loretta Preska (72) could approve the document. * 24royal.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
