What's happened
Unsealed court documents reveal Prince Andrew's extensive stays at Jeffrey Epstein's mansion and daily massages
Why it matters
The revelation of Prince Andrew's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein is significant due to the ongoing controversy and legal proceedings surrounding Epstein's criminal activities
What the papers say
Business Insider UK reports on the witness's claim of Prince Andrew's extended stays and daily massages at Epstein's mansion. BBC News provides additional details on the unsealed court files and the disturbing picture of how Epstein procured victims. NY Post corroborates the claim of Prince Andrew's extended stays and daily massages at Epstein's mansion, and also mentions the accusations against Andrew by Epstein's alleged 'sex-slave'.
How we got here
The unsealing of court documents is the latest development in the ongoing legal proceedings and public scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities and his associates.
More on these topics
-
Jeffrey Edward Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender. He began his professional life as a teacher but then switched to the banking and finance sector in various roles, working at Bear Stearns before forming his own firm.
-
Virginia Louise Giuffre is an American advocate of justice for sex trafficking victims. She is one of the most prominent and outspoken survivors of the sex trafficking ring that was operated by convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.