BREAKING: Prince Andrew has settled his sexual abuse lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre. Brett_McLeod 9News DETAILS:
, who said she was sexually trafficked to the British royal by the financier Jeffrey Epstein when she was 17.
A lawyer for Andrew did not immediately return a message seeking comment. While Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the matter, according to Reuters. According to the statement, Prince Andrew acknowledged that Epstein trafficked "countless young girls" over many years and said the prince "regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms. Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others."The tentative settlement comes weeks after Judge Lewis A. Kaplan last month rejected the prince's attempt, meaning depositions and other evidence gathering could commence.
"With The Queen's approval and agreement, The Duke of York's military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen," the palace said, using the prince's formal title. "The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen."
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