Met Police Decision Not to Investigate
From: Metropolitan Police Service, LondonTo: Public Record
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UK METROPOLITAN POLICE — REVIEW OF ALLEGATIONS
The UK Metropolitan Police Service conducted a review of allegations connected to Jeffrey Epstein involving UK-based individuals and activities.
BACKGROUND:
- Virginia Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to London
- Prince Andrew was named in civil proceedings
- Ghislaine Maxwell is a British national
- Epstein maintained a London residence
- Multiple victims described events in the UK
MET POLICE ACTIONS:
- Reviewed evidence from US proceedings
- Conducted assessment of allegations
- Determined in 2022 that no investigation would be opened
- Decision criticized by victim advocates
RELATED CIVIL PROCEEDINGS:
- Giuffre v. Prince Andrew was filed in August 2021
- Case settled in February 2022 for undisclosed amount
- Prince Andrew denied all allegations
- Settlement included a "substantial donation" to Giuffre's victims charity
Source: UK Metropolitan Police / News reports
Available at: https://www.justice.gov/epstein