Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case appear to show Prince Andrew asking Ghislaine Maxwell to arrange meetings with 'inappropriate friends' while she sought 'friendly and discreet and fun' girls on his behalf. The emails, from 2001 and 2002, include exchanges between Maxwell and a correspondent identified as 'A' who signs off from Balmoral and references leaving the Royal Navy.
In one email dated 16 August 2001, 'A' asks Maxwell: 'Have you found me some new inappropriate friends?' Maxwell responds the next day: 'So sorry to disappoint you. However, the truth must be told. I have only been able to find appropriate friends.' The documents also show Maxwell forwarding messages about arranging meetings with 'girls' for a trip to Peru, with 'A' replying: 'As for girls well I leave that entirely to you.'
The files, released by the US Department of Justice, also reveal that the FBI sought to question Andrew about his links to another sex offender, Peter Nygard. Additionally, emails show that the Metropolitan Police contacted the FBI last month to inquire about ongoing investigations related to Andrew's association with Epstein. US lawyers claimed 'various factual inaccuracies' in a statement provided on Andrew's behalf during the Epstein investigation.
Other disclosures include multiple references to Donald Trump, including a claim by a senior US attorney that Trump flew with Epstein and a 20-year-old woman in the 1990s. Trump has denied wrongdoing. The files also contained redactions that could be removed using simple techniques like highlighting text.
Prince Andrew has previously denied the allegations against him. He was stripped of his royal titles in October and has largely remained out of public view. The latest documents provide further insight into his ties to Epstein, which have been under scrutiny since 2011.
