Starmer urges former Prince Andrew to testify to Congress over Epstein ties

Starmer urges former Prince Andrew to testify to Congress over Epstein ties — Static01.nyt.com
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain on Saturday urged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly known as Prince Andrew — to testify before a congressional committee about his dealings with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, comments made while Mr. Starmer was traveling in Asia, according to the report.

Mr. Starmer told reporters traveling with him that "anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that," and added, "You can't be victim-centered if you're not prepared to do that," Reuters reported. The prime minister's remarks increase pressure on Mr.

Mountbatten-Windsor, who was asked in November by Democrats in Congress to give evidence to an investigation. Mr. Starmer had earlier supported the principle of those with information coming forward but said the request was something Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor should consider personally.

The comments followed the Justice Department's Friday release of more than three million pieces of evidence in the Epstein case, including thousands of images. Among the files were photographs that appear to show Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over an unidentified, fully clothed woman while touching her stomach and waist, and a third showing him on all fours next to the woman; her face has been redacted.

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