Women who were victims of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein are calling for UK authorities to interview a second victim linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. This request comes as the British police are investigating multiple sexual misconduct allegations involving the former royal. The pressure on Mountbatten-Windsor has escalated following his recent arrest on public misconduct charges.
Before her passing, Virginia Giuffre accused Mountbatten-Windsor of abusing her in various locations, including London and New York. She also filed a civil lawsuit against him, which reportedly resulted in a £12 million settlement. Johanna Sjoberg, another accuser, has claimed that the Duke of York engaged in a sexual act with her in Epstein’s Manhattan residence in 2001, with Giuffre present at the time.
British authorities are considering speaking directly with Sjoberg to gather more information about the alleged incidents. This comes after Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley’s trip to the US to review numerous claims related to Epstein and his associates. The release of redacted US government files has reignited interest in Sjoberg’s involvement, leading to the arrests of Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson.
An Epstein survivor, who is now a mother, has urged Sir Mark to reach out to Sjoberg for her insights. The survivor emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable regardless of their stature and highlighted the need for prompt action to address the victims’ grievances. Sir Mark has stressed the significance of obtaining unredacted evidence from US authorities to advance ongoing investigations.
The ongoing inquiry involves allegations of public misconduct against Mountbatten-Windsor and Mandelson. Despite denials from the accused parties, detectives believe crucial evidence remains concealed within extensive US case files. Sjoberg’s sworn testimony during Giuffre’s defamation case against Maxwell detailed alleged inappropriate behavior by Mountbatten-Windsor and interactions involving all parties.
Sir Mark acknowledged the challenges faced in previous interviews with Giuffre but affirmed the commitment to follow all leads in the current review. The case has gained renewed attention following Giuffre’s tragic death, prompting Sjoberg to speak out against the injustices faced by survivors. The impact of Epstein’s and Maxwell’s actions continues to reverberate within the legal system, underscoring the importance of thorough investigations and accountability for all involved.