DOJ told judge emails suggest Maxwell arranged women for Prince Andrew

ABC News
March 31, 2026
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DOJ emails suggest Ghislaine Maxwell arranged women for Prince Andrew in Epstein investigation.

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The Department of Justice told a judge that emails in the Epstein investigation files suggest Ghislaine Maxwell arranged young women to have sex with Prince Andrew. Maxwell, who was convicted in 2022 of sex trafficking in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's abuse ring, faces scrutiny over her alleged role in facilitating abuse beyond her direct involvement with Epstein. The revelation underscores her position as a key facilitator in Epstein's network and potentially expands the scope of victims and associates involved in the criminal enterprise. Prince Andrew has faced mounting pressure over his friendship with Epstein and settled a civil lawsuit brought by one of Epstein's accusers without admitting wrongdoing. The disclosure adds another dimension to ongoing investigations into the full extent of enablers and participants in Epstein's decades-long abuse operation.

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The Department of Justice presented emails to a judge suggesting Maxwell's role in facilitating abuse beyond her direct involvement with Epstein, expanding investigation scope.

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