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Details of Giuffre's allegations and those made by another
Epstein accuser against the British royal have been previously
reported, but featured in previously redacted court documents
detailing the extent of Epstein's alleged sex trafficking
activities which were unsealed on Wednesday.
In October 2021, London's Metropolitan Police (MPS) said it
would not be taking any action against the prince following a
review of the evidence in the wake of Giuffre filing her
lawsuit.
The anti-monarchy group Republic said on Thursday it had
reported Andrew again to detectives, saying the authorities had
not properly looked into the allegations and the case should be
reopened.
However, the MPS said no new inquiry had been started.
"We are aware of the release of court documents in relation to
Jeffrey Epstein," the MPS said in a statement. "As with any
matter, should new and relevant information be brought to our
attention we will assess it."
Andrew, the Duke of York, was stripped of most of his titles and
removed from official royal duties due to the scandal caused by
his friendship with Epstein.
The eighth in line to the throne has always denied any
accusations of wrongdoing or having any relationship with
Giuffre, who said he abused her at Epstein's mansion in
Manhattan, and on Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin
Islands.
However, the allegations have destroyed his reputation and
despite occasional appearances at family events, such as the
2022 funeral of Queen Elizabeth and annual Christmas
get-togethers, he has been frozen out of holding any public
role.
Buckingham Palace has not commented on the latest furore, saying
he was no longer a working royal.
(Editing by Alison Williams)
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