A recent ruling made by Judge Lewis Kaplan in New York denied the prince’s motion to dismiss the case. The Duke’s defense team sighted a settlement signed by Jefferey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. The judge sighted that both parties have valid arguments on the settlement. This was not enough to throw the case as the Judge also said that there are enough grounds for the case to push through. He also advised both parties to present their witnesses by July 14^th.

Currently, the Duke’s defense lawyers have listed that besides Dr. Lightfoot, they would also call Giuffre and her husband to the stand. On the other side, they are requesting the Duke’s former assistant as a witness.

They want to question Giuffre’s husband on their finances when they met as well as the prescriptions and notes of Dr. Lightfoot during their therapy.

This is the most recent statement that Prince Andrew has released following an announcement by Buckingham Palace regarding his titles and charities. The Prince was recently stripped of his “His Royal Highness” professional capacity, military titles, and charities. The palace also stated that he [Prince Andrew] will be facing the trial as a private citizen.

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The prince denied the claim saying he was not even in the United States on the alleged days. When pressed further his lawyers claimed that the prince was not able to identify witnesses to support the claim. His lawyers also argue that a deal was signed in 2009 that no charges will be filed after a settlement was paid.  Judge Lewis A Kaplan of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that the settlement was “ambiguous”. The prince’s name was not specifically stated in the agreement.

Buckingham Palace refused to comment on the matter. The palace released a statement saying “We would not comment on what is an ongoing legal matter.”

The lawsuit filed by Guiffre specifically identifies incidents occurring at Jeffry Epstein’s private island in US Virgin Islands, his mansion in Manhattan, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s residence in London. She stated the prince has assaulted her on these locations back in 2001.

The trial could proceed between September to December of 2022. This is if settlements are not reached after the depositions. The prince is set to face questions under oath by July 14. His defense lawyers are currently preparing to appeal the ruling of Judge Kaplan.

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