UK - Prince Andrew accused of underage sexual relationship, 1999-2002 *settled* #2

[Cool Cats]

Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre agree to settle sex abuse lawsuit - CNN

I should quote myself, the handwriting was on the wall for this. PA never wanted to do a statement under oath. That is what drove this.

Yes, it is no coincidence he caved less than a month before his deposition.

Prince Andrew has agreed to a deposition date of March 10 in connection with the civil lawsuit filed against him by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, according to an attorney for Giuffre and a source close to the prince.

Lawyers for Giuffre are expected to travel to London to question the prince. The specific location for the deposition has not yet been determined.

Sigrid McCawley, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, the firm that represents Giuffre, on Saturday confirmed to ABC News that the date has been set. The news of the agreed-upon date was first reported by The Telegraph.

 

[JDG]

Do we know who pulled the plug on the civil case? I was under the impression it was her.

VG had to accept the terms of settlement I believe.

PA could only make an offer of settlement.

VG accepted, case closed.

 

[JDG]

The statement is ambiguous.
It says about the settlement and his intention to make a substantial donation, but it doesn't say 'also' make a donation. (as well as the settlement)

I think it's been left like that on purpose so VG won't be accused of 'just wanting money' and 'A' will be seen as a good ole chap who wants to support trafficking victims, or so that people presume it's all gone to Charity.
Call me cynical but that's how it's being spun IMO


ETA Just read this in the DM.......

"The settlement will never be made public in court filings but the payment to Mrs Giuffre's charity may, she added"........

But still unashamedly cynical

Wonder if the settlement will have a No Disclosure Clause?

Then, VG must obey it.

 

[Skigh]

Prince Andrew reaches 'settlement in principle' with Virginia Giuffre | Daily Mail Online

Prince Andrew settles sex case with Virginia Roberts 'for £7.5million' after exasperated Charles orders him to agree payout before Queen's Platinum Jubilee

• Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre reach out-of-court settlement in civil sex claim filed in New York
• Her lawyer wrote jointly with Andrew's lawyers to say that the parties had 'reached settlement in principle'
• Court papers show Duke will make 'substantial donation to Ms Giuffre's charity in support of victims' rights'
• Buckingham Palace declines to comment on news which is in year of Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations

 

[Dotta]

Prince Andrew’s settlement with Virginia Giuffre: what just happened?

 

[UK Girl]

Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre settlement: What do we know and what happens next? | UK News | Sky News

 

[Legally Bland]

And, most importantly, when VG could not produce the ‘supposed proof’, the photograph. It was only proof, maybe, that they had met, nothing more but she ‘lost it’?? How convenient, eh?

IF PA donates to VGs charity, she can keep 95% of the monies in most jurisdictions.

As stated by others, on multiple occasions, if PA did have sex with a 17 yr old, it is not a crime in England if he was not aware she was bein* trafficked.

Johanna Sjoberg puts VRG and PA together in New York.
Salon owner 'groped by Prince Andrew could hold key to sex abuse case'

Steve Scully puts them together in USVI.
Who is Steve Scully and what evidence does he claim against Prince Andrew?

Epstein's pilot, David Rodgers, has testified they travelled on the same plane, backed up by flight logs.
Jeffrey Epstein pilot’s logs pose questions for Prince Andrew | News | The Times

We don't know what other evidence there is, but it was never just about one photo.

 

[UK Girl]

Johanna Sjoberg puts VRG and PA together in New York.
Salon owner 'groped by Prince Andrew could hold key to sex abuse case'

Steve Scully puts them together in USVI.
Who is Steve Scully and what evidence does he claim against Prince Andrew?

Epstein's pilot, David Rodgers, has testified they travelled on the same plane, backed up by flight logs.
Jeffrey Epstein pilot’s logs pose questions for Prince Andrew | News | The Times

We don't know what other evidence there is, but it was never just about one photo.

I personally dont believe there was any doubt they had met ..its what actually happened that people have different ideas about I think,.

 

[UK Girl]

Virginia’s lawyer Mr Boies has said she would unlikely accept a “purely financial settlement” to end her sexual assault civil lawsuit against the royal. Andrew’s statement of regret for the harm caused her is as close to an apology as she will get I guess.

he didnt apologize for any harm he may have caused i dont think but by Epsteins actions more so.

 

[UK Girl]

Why Andrew had to settle with Virginia Giuffre: lawyers say he had little choice (msn.com)

 

[SouthAussie]

Wow ... well, that's it then. (We are just waking up to this settlement news in Aus.)
Sounds like a 'friendly' settlement.


Mark Stephens, an international lawyer, said pressure from the royal family would have pushed Andrew to settle, particularly as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee — or 70 years on the throne.

Stephens estimated that Andrew paid around $10 million to settle, having gotten the cash after selling a ski chalet at a "fire sale'' price.
He speculated that the cash would be split into three unequal portions between Ms Guiffre, her lawyers and charities.

"She's been vindicated in the sense that Prince Andrew acknowledges that she's a victim of sexual abuse."

Prince Andrew and woman who accused him of sexual abuse settle civil case

 

[Dotta]

DM never rests

DAN WOOTTON: The Queen must resist any attempt from Prince Andrew to worm his way back | Daily Mail Online

Neighbours of Andrew in Verbier tell how proceeds from £18m ski lodge are likely funding payout | Daily Mail Online

 

[SouthAussie]

Wonder if the settlement will have a No Disclosure Clause?

Then, VG must obey it.

Pretty sure that would be part and parcel of the settlement.

"Confidentiality clauses are common in agreements for the settlement of disputes or litigation"
Do I need to protect my information with a confidentiality agreement? | Hansons Lawyers.

 

[Forest_Wood]

he didnt apologize for any harm he may have caused i dont think but by Epsteins actions more so.

I didn't say he apologized for himself.

 

[tedtink]

Queen to help pay for £12m Prince Andrew settlement

The Duke of York will pay his accuser more than £12 million using money from the Queen, The Telegraph can disclose.

"The Queen has already privately funded the Duke's legal fight to the tune of millions of pounds and will now partly fund the settlement in order to allow her son – and the entire Royal family – to draw a line under the case that had threatened to overshadow her Platinum Jubilee year."

Queen to help pay for £12m Prince Andrew settlement

 

[tedtink]

How Virginia Roberts brought down Prince Andrew
For 11 years the Duke of York’s accuser and her legal team relentlessly pursued their case until he was forced to settle out of court......

"The Duke of York was sitting in his study when he was first confronted with the allegation that would ruin his reputation beyond repair."

“What? Who?” he spluttered. “What was the name again? Never heard of her.”

 

[Dotta]

Queen to help pay for £12m Prince Andrew settlement
Duke of York reaches deal in sex abuse case but makes no apology to accuser Virginia Giuffre.........

"The Queen has already privately funded the Duke's legal fight to the tune of millions of pounds and will now partly fund the settlement in order to allow her son – and the entire Royal family – to draw a line under the case that had threatened to overshadow her Platinum Jubilee year."

Queen to help pay for £12m Prince Andrew settlement

It would be an absolute mistake for Queen to get involved!

Negative PR.

 

[tedtink]

It would be an absolute mistake for Queen to get involved!

The Queen's contribution will come from her private Duchy of Lancaster estate.

"The Duchy of Lancaster is as slippery as some of the salmon which dart up the river on one of its country grounds. Like a shape-shifting creature it can flip between being a private estate one moment and a public entity the next."

What Is The Duchy Of Lancaster? - Queen Elizabeth’s Private Estate

 

[UK Girl]

tbh if he hadnt lied about meeting her...I think maybe he would have had a lot better chance of winning but once he did the Emily Matisse interview he was on a hiding to nothing although even at that point...he could have told the truth whatever it is.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

It would be an absolute mistake for Queen to get involved!

I sincerely hope any money he has been given is to be knocked off his inheritance!

His siblings must be fuming…