A statement from Prince Andrew’s lawyers makes you sit up and take notice: Does his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have to appear as a witness in court if it comes to the trial?
London – Prince Andrew (61) comes under increasing pressure. The American Virgina Giuffre (38) accuses the British Royal of multiple sexual abuse and is demanding damages in a New York court. As reported by 24royal.de *, the second eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II (95) has gambled away his reputation with his compatriots, even within the royal family, he currently has no easy position.
Sarah Ferguson: Does she have to testify as a witness against Prince Andrew?
As a result of the abuse scandal involving millionaire Jeffrey Epstein (66, † 2019), some members of the Royal Family * seem to turn away from Prince Andrew, while others remain loyal to him. While Queen Elizabeth II allegedly helps her son financially *, Sarah Ferguson (61) strengthens her ex-husband’s back. Andrew and Sarah are still close * and even live together at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.
The Duchess of York * had already described the allegations two years ago in an interview with “Vogue Arabia” as “nonsense”, now she may even have to appear in court. As CNN reports, Prince Andrew’s attorney Andrew Brettler and Giuffres attorney David Boies (80) announced at the last teleconference that they would each want to testify up to twelve witnesses under oath. According to the lawyers, some of these witnesses are British nationals.
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Sarah Ferguson: Judge announces start date for trial
District Judge Lewis Kaplan (76) has already given an approximate start date for the trial against Prince Andrew * in the conference call. The main trial could begin between September and December 2022, according to Kaplan.
Prince Charles’ brother * (72) vehemently denies the serious allegations. Andrew’s legal team called for the civil lawsuit to be dismissed a few days ago, on the grounds that Virginia Giuffre was only targeting the next payday. * 24royal.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
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