Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Faces New Allegations from Epstein Mansion Attendee
Caroline Kaufman, a 32-year-old woman, has come forward with disturbing claims about an encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's New York mansion in December 2010. Kaufman alleges that during a party at the residence, Andrew brushed his hands against her chest while she was part of a line-up of young women, an incident she describes as feeling like a "meat market."
Details of the Alleged Incident at Epstein's Residence
According to Kaufman, who was 17 years old at the time, the event was presented as a photoshoot but turned into a "big party" where all the girls were instructed to wear similar black dresses to impress Andrew. She recounted a "creepy" atmosphere, stating that attendees had no choice in their attire and were directed to sit or stand based on Andrew's preferences.
Kaufman detailed the moment Andrew approached her: "As he came to greet me, his hand brushed my chest. He then asked my age, and when I said I was 17, he shied away." She expressed disbelief, saying, "I wouldn’t expect someone in the Royal family to be acting the way he was acting."
Broader Context and Legal Implications
This allegation emerges amidst the release of millions of documents related to Epstein by U.S. investigators. Kaufman has previously claimed she was raped by Epstein at the same mansion shortly after the party, and she has called for Andrew to appear in court to address his connections with the convicted sex offender.
Andrew has consistently and strongly denied any wrongdoing regarding his friendship with Epstein. In a 2019 Newsnight interview, he stated that he flew to New York in 2010 to cut ties with Epstein following his 2008 conviction for child sex offences.
Kaufman's Account and Ongoing Legal Efforts
Kaufman spent approximately 40 minutes at the party before being taken upstairs, where she alleges the assault by Epstein occurred. Her lawyers have threatened to formally serve Andrew with legal papers in person if necessary, emphasizing her desire for transparency. "Caroline wants to know what he has to say. She wants all witnesses to come forward," they stated.
Reflecting on the experience, Kaufman told the Sun on Sunday, "You could tell Andrew felt like he was a king. I just wanted to get out of there." She added, "Andrew knows much more than he says he does. He should be investigated for his links with Epstein as he understood the situation in that house clearly."
The allegations paint a picture of a "seedy" environment at Epstein's mansion, with Kaufman feeling "freaked out" upon realizing the true nature of the gathering. She believed it would be a career opportunity but instead found herself in a distressing situation.
