Calls grow in the US for Andrew to address Epstein ties

Members of the US congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case are intensifying their calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to answer questions about his ties to the late financier and sex offender, BBC reports.

King Charles stripped Andrew of his title as prince on Thursday and evicted him from his mansion on the grounds of Windsor Castle; This responded to anger over damaging headlines about her behavior that have accumulated in royal circles over the years.

Buckingham Palace said the censures were necessary despite Andrew continuing to deny the allegations against him.

In the US, the King’s move has led to further calls for Andrew to reveal everything he knows about Epstein, especially in light of his expression of sympathy for victims of abuse in a statement from the palace on Thursday.

The BBC said that at least four Democratic members of the House oversight committee investigating the US government’s handling of the Epstein case have renewed their calls for Andrew to testify.

He quoted one of them, Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, as saying: “Confess, come before the US Congress, testify voluntarily, do not wait for a subpoena, come and testify and tell us what you know.”

“Not only to bring justice to the survivors, but also to prevent this from happening again.”

Another Democratic Congressman, Suhas Subramanyam, said Andrew could appear remotely with an attorney and speak to the panel privately.

Buckingham Palace has been asked for comment.

On Friday, UK Trade Secretary Chris Bryant told the BBC that Andrew should travel to the US to answer questions about Epstein.

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