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Prince Andrew requests jury trial over sexual assault allegations, indicating he isn't settling the lawsuit yet

Jan 27, 2022, 02:34 IST
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Prince Andrew in 2016.Christopher Furlong - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince Andrew has requested a jury trial over the sexual assault allegations made by accuser Virginia Giuffre, indicating that he isn't settling the lawsuit at this time, according to newly filed court documents.

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"Prince Andrew hereby demands a trial by jury on all causes of action asserted in the Complaint," the document reads.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre filed a lawsuit against Prince Andrew in August, accusing the 61-year-old of sexually assaulting her at Jeffrey Epstein's mansion when she was 17.

The royal denied the allegations in the legal filing on Wednesday.

A lawyer for accuser Virginia Giuffre told Insider that her legal team is looking forward to "confronting" Andrew at a trial.

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Giuffre's attorney didn't immediately return a request for comment from Insider.

Earlier in January, Buckingham Palace announced that it was stripping Andrew of his military titles, royal patronages, and HRH status — forcing him to defend himself over the allegations as a private citizen.

This story is developing. Please check back for updates.

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