Specific Allegations Reviewed: Andrew Case

UK METROPOLITAN POLICE — PRINCE ANDREW REVIEW Source: Metropolitan Police Service Statements / Media Releases The UK Metropolitan Police reviewed allegations against Prince Andrew in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein case on multiple occasions, each time declining to open a formal criminal investigation. REVIEW TIMELINE: 2015 — FIRST REVIEW - Following Virginia Giuffre's public allegations that she was trafficked to Prince Andrew - Metropolitan Police reviewed available evidence - Decision: No investigation opened - Stated that there was "insufficient evidence" to proceed 2019 — SECOND REVIEW - Following Epstein's arrest and death, renewed public attention on Andrew - Scotland Yard reviewed the matter again - Decision: No investigation opened - Stated the decision was based on "the available evidence" 2021 — THIRD REVIEW - Following Virginia Giuffre's filing of a civil lawsuit in U.S. federal court - Metropolitan Police confirmed they had reviewed the matter - Decision: No formal criminal investigation - Stated in August 2022 that no further action would be taken CONTEXT: The Metropolitan Police's repeated decisions not to investigate were criticized by victim advocates and some legal commentators who argued that the allegations warranted formal investigation. UK law enforcement noted that the alleged conduct took place in multiple jurisdictions and that the primary evidence was in the possession of U.S. authorities. The civil lawsuit between Giuffre and Prince Andrew was ultimately settled in the United States in February 2022. Source: Metropolitan Police Service Available at: https://www.met.police.uk/