Britain’s Prince Andrew has denied any knowledge of criminal behavior by one-time friend Jeffrey Epstein who killed himself in a New York jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
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The Duke of York said in a statement Saturday that “at no stage during the limited time I spent with him did I see, witness or suspect any behavior of the sort that subsequently led to his arrest and conviction.” Epstein was convicted in 2008 after pleading guilty to prostitution-related state charges and served 13 months behind bars.
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Andrew again said it was a “mistake” to visit Epstein after his release in 2010.
Queen Elizabeth’s son also expressed “tremendous sympathy” for Epstein’s victims.
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Epstein, 66, killed himself Aug. 11 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy.
