FBI Ignored 1996 WARNING

A senior member of the British Royal Family maintained close ties with one of history’s most notorious sex traffickers even after claiming he’d severed contact, newly revealed communications expose.

Story Snapshot

Prince Andrew sent a supportive email to Jeffrey Epstein in February 2011, contradicting his claims of ending contact in late 2010
Virginia Giuffre alleges Andrew sexually assaulted her in 2001 when she was being trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
Andrew’s 2019 BBC interview attempting to deny allegations backfired spectacularly, damaging his credibility and royal standing
The Duke settled Giuffre’s civil lawsuit in February 2022 for an undisclosed amount while avoiding criminal charges
Federal authorities ignored warnings about Maxwell and Epstein’s trafficking operation dating back to 1996

Royal Protection Shields Epstein Associate From Accountability

Prince Andrew’s decades-long association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell represents a stunning failure of institutional accountability. Despite Virginia Giuffre’s credible allegations that Andrew sexually assaulted her in London on March 10, 2001, when she was being trafficked, the Duke of York faced only civil consequences. Giuffre stated she was pressured into the encounter and wouldn’t have dared object because Epstein could have had her killed or abducted through his connections. This pattern of powerful elites exploiting vulnerable victims while evading justice exemplifies exactly the two-tiered system of accountability that frustrates everyday Americans who face consequences for far lesser offenses.

Timeline Exposes Brazen Lies About Epstein Relationship

Andrew’s relationship with Epstein and Maxwell developed through elite social circles beginning in the 1980s. Maxwell, daughter of controversial media tycoon Robert Maxwell, met Andrew at Oxford University and subsequently introduced him to Epstein. By 2000, the trio were inseparable. Andrew and Maxwell were photographed holding hands in New York City in April. Epstein attended Andrew’s 40th birthday party at Windsor Castle that June, hosted by Queen Elizabeth herself. The same month, Andrew attended Royal Ascot with both conspirators. In December, Andrew hosted a shooting weekend for Maxwell’s birthday with Epstein present. This timeline reveals how thoroughly embedded Epstein became within royal circles, gaining legitimacy through Andrew’s status.

Disastrous Interview Destroys Andrew’s Credibility

Andrew’s attempt to defend himself during a November 2019 BBC Newsnight interview became a masterclass in public relations disaster. The Duke denied Giuffre’s allegations and claimed he was at a Pizza Express restaurant in Woking on the night of the alleged assault. His explanations were widely mocked and criticized as tone-deaf and evasive. Rather than clearing his name, the interview intensified scrutiny and public outrage. This debacle demonstrates a fundamental problem with elite privilege: those insulated from normal accountability often lack basic awareness of how their explanations sound to regular people who live by different rules and face real consequences for their actions.

Devastating Email Reveals Ongoing Support for Convicted Predator

The most damning evidence emerged in October 2025 when British newspapers revealed an email Andrew sent Epstein on February 28, 2011. The message stated: “We are in this together and will have to rise above it.” This correspondence came more than two months after Andrew claimed during his Newsnight interview that he had severed all ties with Epstein by late 2010. Even more troubling, this email was sent after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting and procuring a minor for prostitution and his registration as a sex offender. Andrew’s continued support for a convicted predator raises serious questions about his judgment and truthfulness. The phrase “in this together” suggests shared culpability or at minimum a disturbing alliance.

Law Enforcement Failures Enabled Years of Abuse

Federal authorities had clear evidence of Maxwell and Epstein’s trafficking operation as early as 1996 when Maria Farmer reported to both the NYPD and FBI that the pair had sexually abused her and others, describing an ongoing child-exploitation scheme. Despite this early warning and subsequent complaints documented between 2005 and 2007, meaningful law enforcement action didn’t occur until years later. Maxwell wasn’t convicted until 2021. This institutional failure allowed countless additional victims to be exploited while Epstein and Maxwell continued operating with impunity. The pattern mirrors other cases where well-connected elites receive kid-glove treatment while ordinary citizens face aggressive prosecution for comparatively minor infractions.

Andrew eventually settled Giuffre’s civil lawsuit in February 2022 for an undisclosed amount. His settlement statement acknowledged that Epstein trafficked countless young girls over many years and commended survivors’ bravery. However, the settlement allowed Andrew to avoid criminal prosecution and full public accounting. His royal status ultimately provided protection unavailable to regular citizens. The monarchy’s reputation suffered significant damage, but Andrew himself faced no criminal consequences despite credible allegations and his documented association with convicted sex offenders. This outcome reinforces justified public skepticism about whether justice truly applies equally to everyone or remains reserved primarily for those without wealth, power, and royal connections.