Prince Andrew denies knowledge of Epstein’s sex crimes
By DW
26 August 2019 |
10:49 am
Prince Andrew has issued another statement seeking to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein. The two were close associates for nearly a decade as Epstein allegedly molested and manipulated young girls.
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