Sex crimes

Judge Dismisses Prince Andrew Sexual Assault Lawsuit

JAN 14 2022·Updated JAN 5 2023

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The Facts

The sexual assault lawsuit against Prince Andrew was officially dismissed on Tuesday by presiding US District Judge Lewis Kaplan, at the request of both parties.
USA Today
Last month, the Prince tentatively settled the case filed against him by Virginia Giuffre, who claims he assaulted her on three occassions when she was 17.
The Guardian
He made no admission of guilt as a result of the settlement that was expected to cost more than $10M.
The Guardian
He also pledged a substantial donation to Giuffre's charity in support of victims' rights.
The Guardian
The settlement was a shock as the prince himself had requested that the case be taken to trial by jury.
New York Post
He had his royal patronages and military affiliations removed earlier by Buckingham Palace in light of the case.
BBC News

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The Spin

Narrative A

The settlement was akin to an admission of guilt by the prince. But all it shows for certain is how wealth can be used to obscure truth.

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Narrative B

Prince Andrew settled under pressure from the royal family - this was the best result that could've been reached in light of the upcoming Jubilee celebrations.