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Congressman Thomas Massie Accuses Prince Andrew of U.S. Sex Crimes in House Speech
9/1/2026, 10:17:16 PM
Massie’s Accusation in the House of Representatives
On September 1, Republican Representative Thomas Massie used a floor speech to call for investigations and prosecutions of individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network. He added that publicizing these names might pressure the Department of Justice to act.
Legal and Investigative Background
Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most publicized victims, has alleged that she was trafficked to Prince Andrew when she was 17, describing sexual encounters in New York and on Epstein’s U.S. Virgin Islands island. The former duke has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In February, on his 66th birthday, Prince Andrew was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office after investigators said he may have passed confidential government documents to Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. He was stripped of his royal titles in October of the previous year.
Responses from Prince Andrew and UK Authorities
Prince Andrew continues to reject the allegations, maintaining that he did not engage in illegal activity and that the claims are unfounded. UK police have not disclosed any charges beyond the February arrest, and no formal indictment has been announced. The United States Department of Justice has released a subset of Epstein-related files that include a photograph of Prince Andrew on all fours over a woman and a 2010 message from Epstein offering to introduce the prince to a “26-year-old Russian” contact.
Political Context and Potential Outcomes
Massie’s remarks come as part of a broader effort to compel the U.S. government to release any remaining Epstein documents; he has introduced legislation aimed at that goal. Although Massie lost his Republican primary in May and will vacate his seat in January, his speech highlights ongoing bipartisan pressure on the Justice Department. Additionally, the U.S. lawyer for an unnamed woman who previously said she would not testify against the prince has indicated she is now reconsidering, a development reported by both outlets. The combination of renewed congressional attention, pending UK investigations, and potential new testimony could influence future legal actions against Prince Andrew.
