Epstein Survivors Back UK Police Probe Into Prince Andrew

A group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors has publicly supported an investigation into Prince Andrew for alleged misconduct in public office, following Thames Valley Police's admission that unlawful search warrants were used to search two of his homes. The survivors stated their belief that police must be free to follow evidence "without fear or favour," regardless of an individual's status or connections.

In a letter, signatories declared, "For decades, powerful people have hidden behind wealth, influence, silence, and delay." They added, "While they protected themselves, survivors carried the trauma alone. We were expected to stay quiet, to move on, and to accept that justice would never come. We refuse." The group expressed "profound gratitude to Thames Valley Police for their outstanding work in the United Kingdom and internationally, and for their commitment to pursuing justice."

The letter was signed by women including Lara Blume McGee, Marijke Chartouni, Chauntae Davies, Annie Farmer, Lisa Phillips, Teresa J. Helm, Sharlene Rochard, Rachel Benavidez, Joanna Harrison, Marina Lacerda, Wendy Pesante, Jena-Lisa Jones, Ashley Rubright, and Andrea Sterling. Five other individuals also signed anonymously as 'Jane Doe'. The signatories represent the United States, Canada, and Colombia.

Lara Blume McGee alleges she was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell at age 20, who then used her modeling industry connections to draw McGee into Epstein's circle. Marijke Chartouni, also 20 at the time of her alleged abuse, states she was undressed and assaulted by Epstein after being introduced to him by a friend and taken to his mansion. Chauntae Davies claims she was raped by Epstein on his private island after being hired to give him massages.

Prince Andrew is currently involved in a High Court dispute concerning whether evidence obtained from searches of his properties can be utilized in the criminal investigation against him. Thames Valley Police acknowledged that the search warrants executed in February were unlawful. However, the force is now seeking to retain the evidence gathered during those searches. Prince Andrew is opposing this bid.

Mr. Justice Hilliard noted at the High Court that an agreement had been reached between Andrew and Thames Valley Police regarding the unlawfulness of the initial search warrants. A private hearing for the case is scheduled for 2027.

The warrants allowed police to search Andrew's residence at the Sandringham Estate and his former Windsor home, Royal Lodge, in February. He was arrested on February 19, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. These allegations stem from claims that he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as the UK's trade envoy. Prince Andrew has denied any wrongdoing and denies any misconduct.

He was interviewed under caution and released under investigation. His legal team has previously stated that he denies any wrongdoing. The police investigation remains ongoing. The survivors' letter invoked a statement from King Charles III: "Let me state clearly: the law must take its course."