Lawyers for Prince Andrew said their client offered several times to cooperate with U.S. prosecutors into their inquiry into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, claiming that American Justice Department officials were “perhaps seeking publicity” in claiming the British Royal Family member had provided “zero co-operation.”
The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a statement on Monday disputing the claims, saying that Prince Andrew has “yet again sought to falsely portray himself to the public as eager and willing” to cooperate with officials, but has actually “repeatedly declined” DOJ officials’ requests to schedule an interview. Prince Andrew also told U.S. federal authorities nearly four months ago that “he would not come in for such an interview,” the DOJ said.
