Ex-Model Alleges Epstein Forced Woman to Have Sex with Prince Andrew
In a shocking new allegation, former model Lisa Phillips has claimed that the late financier Jeffrey Epstein forced a young woman to have sex with Prince Andrew at his Upper East Side mansion. Speaking on BBC Newsnight, Phillips detailed the disturbing incident, stating her friend was left profoundly traumatised by the experience.
Traumatic Encounter at Epstein's Mansion
Phillips recounted that her friend visited Epstein's New York residence, where the Duke of York was present. According to her testimony, Epstein compelled the woman to enter a room where Prince Andrew was waiting and forced her to engage in sexual activity. "She went to his Upper East Side house and former Prince Andrew was there and he forced her to go into a room and to have sex with this man," Phillips stated during the interview.
The ex-model emphasised that her friend resisted, arguing with Epstein, but was ultimately made to comply. "She didn't want to. She argued with him, but he made her," Phillips explained. The encounter lasted only a few minutes before the woman was discarded, leaving her crying and deeply distressed. Phillips said her friend called her immediately afterwards, frightened and unable to comprehend why she had been forced into the situation.
Epstein's Chilling Boast
When Phillips later confronted Epstein about the incident, she claims he responded with a smirk and a cryptic statement. "I said to him, why did you make her do that? And he just had this little smirk. He said, 'I like to have things on people.' And I was like, what? That didn't make sense," Phillips recalled. This alleged boast suggests Epstein may have been motivated by a desire to gather compromising information on powerful individuals.
Additional Allegations and Context
Phillips also shared her own harrowing experience of assault by Epstein on his private island, describing how she was taken there by boat and attacked during what was supposed to be a massage. "It was an assault… he turned around and started masturbating and assaulted both myself and the other girl that was in the room," she said. She was left horrified and trapped overnight, unsure how to escape.
Notably, Phillips mentioned that Prince Andrew was present on the island at the time, though she did not initially think much of his presence. Earlier this year, Phillips made similar claims about her encounters with both Epstein and the Duke of York, including being introduced to Andrew during a trip to the financier's Caribbean island.
Denials and Ongoing Scrutiny
These allegations emerge amidst the release of new documents from the Epstein files, which include disturbing images reportedly showing Prince Andrew in compromising positions. However, Prince Andrew has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing and has not been charged with any criminal offence related to these claims.
The testimony from Phillips adds to the growing body of accounts from Epstein's victims, highlighting the alleged abuse of power and exploitation within his circle. As investigations continue, these claims keep the spotlight on the connections between high-profile figures and Epstein's criminal network.
