Lawyer Reacts | The Prince Andrew Lawsuit

[@BalletomaneM]

The absolute best part of Andrew's interview is when he claimed he didn't sweat.

[@onlygrands2012]

That was a train wreck!! My god, if your gonna lie Andy, at least do it better than this!!

[@bobbysue6725]

He must be sweating now

[@mnikcd123]

He was called Many things, Randy Andy, and other names but He really had no idea that when he turned his back especially in military called him the HRH His Royal Buffoon instead of His Royal Highness. The Joke has always been about him, so full of Buffoon shit!

[@irateoverlord.theresa1324]

Maybe there was no reason to sweat before, but I bet he has lately or will. 🥵

[@donnawoodford6641]

😂🤣😅 I can't stop laughing at this buffoon... that's a good word for someone soooooo clueless about how people see him vs how he sees his royal _ss.

[@theresenydahl9531]

I'm Swedish so I don't have a dog in this race more than that we also have a monarchy perspective but to say that Prince Andrew should have been stripped of his titles and royal privileges way earlier is no exaggeration, that is also the general opinion of the Brits. Unlike the rest of the British Royal family, Andrew has always been reckless and arrogant, the only achievement to his name is that he was a pilot during the Falklands war 40 years ago. What I find fascinating and entertaining with this court case is that someone used to the British court system and protected by it now has to adapt to an entirely different one, the US court system. I'm sure they have US lawyers in their team but still, Andrew & co must already feel like Alice in Wonderland :) For example, I bet they felt certain that this whole lawsuit was going to be thrown out because of many reasons, one of them being that he's a member of he Royal family. Instead, he will now have to face the law just like any other civilian, hopefully to be a very humbling experience for him. Him and his team were cocky enough to say they would never settle because they were so sure of their case, my guess is that they now will try to go for that in order to avoid more humiliation. Problem is though, Virginia Giuffrey wants a public apology from Andrew and is not backing down about that so whether Andrew goes for settlement or not, he will have to publicly apologise to Virgina Giuffrey (who he has called a liar, denied and what not). Btw - the Crown is not paying a penny of Andrew's defence costs so he's now selling off real estate (a chalet in Switzerland worth approximately £32 Million) because as everyone knows, US lawsuits of this size are costly.

[@sheepbob]

Yes! Thank you! Good to hear what the Brits think of this.

[@Mewse1203]

KZbinr Attorney Tom made a video with the opinion that he was probably stripped only to protect the queen's/family's assets especially since it only happened after the ruling stating the case could go forward. Seems pretty logical IMO

[@theresenydahl9531]

@@Mewse1203 The assets you refer to are of the Crown and not private property of anyone, not even the Queen. The working members of the Royal family receives a yearly sum granted by the Queen. Apart from the yearly apanage the members also own private property, money etc., often inherited from deceased family members. Andrew's private property consists mainly of real estate and since he's the one who is sued, he has to finance his legal defence himself by selling off some or all of it. Andrew has no ownership to the assets of the Crown, therefore they could never come in question as damages in any lawsuit whatsoever. All monarchies are organised like this in order to protect the financial fundament of them. The reason why Andrew has been stripped of everything is not financial. Andrew has embarassed the Crown, the Queen, the Royal family and the British people since the early 80's. He has never had any interest in performing Royal duties, these are merely a couple of many reasons why he's not liked by the British public. This lawsuit was a nail in the coffin for him, the Queen had to strip him of all his privileges, nothing else would have been accepted by the British public. The Royal family must lead by example, otherwise their power and privileges can come in question and be removed by the British public.

[@annlidslot8212]

@@theresenydahl9531 Hej Therese, (Som du säkert redan vet) There is a a slight difference between the Swedish appanage (paid by our taxes) and the British appanage. Our appanage is closer to the Sovereign Grant (taxes) and the British appanage (being payed by the top royal to their younger children as a sort of compensation for not being first born) if my quick trip to Google University isn't completely off kilter. The appanage to Prince Andrew, I'm sure had to be suspended when he was stripped of his titles. What happens with the income from his Duchy has to be commented on by someone who know more than I do. For those who are interested, the Swedish appanage is set to cover the cost of the royals public duties (their job, basically) and is payed over our taxes. Ours are doing a good job and so far no major scandals, so at least I'm okay with the arrangement. Vänligen, Ann

[@theresenydahl9531]

@@annlidslot8212 Thank you/ tack for clarifying🌷🌷🌷🌷 The point in this case is that US lawyers can't go for the assets of the Crown if Andrew is sentenced to pay damages, they can only go for his private property. The reason for the Queen to relieve Andrew of all his titles etc. was thus not a financial one as some ill informed US tv personalities has expressed and assumed, it had to do with trying to maintain the level of confidence for the British Royal Family intact in the UK. There's a lot of misinformation in the US about the British Royal Family in particular and monarchies in general, it's a hard concept for them to grasp and they just regard them of some form of celebrities, never understanding the dynamics of it. The US tabloids and news would rather go for a scandalous assumption about them than the actual fact when reporting about it, that's unfortunate and reckless spreading of disinformation..

[@sproutsrevil6508]

I’m British and will be watching this with great interest. Thank you for taking the time to break it down! 🇬🇧

[@jamiepayton8490]

I want you to know it's not a joy to see a Royal defamed in this way. Much respect for the Queen and citizens. It's just like Clinton it's not about countries or citizens. These folks did it to themselves.

[@FairyBoots]

Me too! I love how she explains the USA legal system and wish it was more transparent in the UK courts.

[@rebeccaryan5030]

@@FairyBoots we need a UK Emily, or BJ (that surprise witness)

[@annmcpherson5880]

Thanks for the brake down of Randy Andy it makes me sick I feel so sad for his Mother our Queen god bless her wtf this year for her the loss of Philip would have had a Word with Andrew and he might have listen to his Father his 2 poor girls all getting dragged through his Shit he may be a Royle I’m British it 18 teen in English part Scottish part it’s only 16 teen which is to young . I love that he’s now having to sell houses to pay for this our Queen has left him to the wolfs run rabbit run 🇬🇧💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jamiepayton8490]

@@annmcpherson5880 3, 16 or 50 yrs old doesn't matter in sex trafficking. They are all victims who can't consent. This has been tge downfall of many men. Royalty, presidents, CEO, Judges ect. Andrew did it to himself as disappointing as it is. It's a gamble on the turn out of the case.

[@annabergqvist5777]

Hi Emily, As a Swedish expat living in South Africa, you have and are making my life uplifting during our still ongoing Lockdown. Love listening to you, and never miss any of your videos.

[@theresenydahl9531]

Hej Anna, kul att vi är åtminstone är två svenskar som följer briljanta Emily :)🇸🇪❤😃

[@annabergqvist5777]

@@theresenydahl9531 Hej Therese, En av de absolut briljantaste kvinnorna inom denna genre.

[@theresenydahl9531]

@@annabergqvist5777 Så sant!🌞

[@theresenydahl9531]

@J Armstrong Indeed

[@Sparkling4Friday]

Hej namne! :)

[@Bloss76]

I’m not a lawyer, I am a humble factory worker but I find all of Emily’s shows absolutely fascinating. I’m also British and can categorically state that the BBC interview was a diabolical shit show to say the least. His comments that he doesn’t sweat and he knew he was at a Pizza Hut on the night in question were laughable. The Queen shouldn’t just remove his titles - she should lock him in the Tower of London and through the key in the Thames! He’s lucky I’m not our country’s ruler - I’d have stuck his head on a stick for all of London to see like we did in the old days! He’s guilty as sin.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

..... how bloody dare you , peasant ?!!! He was NOT at Pizza Hut ! It was a Pizza Express !!! 😤😤😤 👍✊🤣

[@ald1050]

@Mrs B stop being so melodramatic.

[@rachaelkasper5445]

The people of York have begun a petition to Parliament asking them to remove Prince Andrew's Duke of York title since that's not something the Queen can not do. The Royal Family is emotionally supporting Prince Andrew as a son, brother, uncle, father, etc...in a family way but he's sailing solo on the legal front. He got himself into it, he can get himself out, is essentially the approach they're taking with him.

[@elizabethdunbar7160]

Please lend this American a hand. Am I correct that HMTQ can remove/strip patronage, military honors, and the ability to use the style HRH(although still remain a prince/princess if by birth) ? But, it requires an act of Parliament to remove/strip Titles, yes? In any event, I am saddened for The Queen that suffering the loss of her beloved, she must now endure the crapfest sponsored by both Andrew and Henry.

[@BalletomaneM]

@@elizabethdunbar7160 Yes, that is correct. However, the HRH is not technically taken away, it requires what is called a letters patent that the Queen has not issued. But for all intents and purposes, he cannot and will not ever use it again.

[@anniehughes9254]

Thank your moods for the subtitles as I watch on my tablet late at night and am profoundly deaf so the subtitles are a must for me. Thank you all x

[@GardenRetriever]

Heartbreaking for the victims, 100K or 1mm for a lifetime of torment. It is not right. Sending prayers of strength to all of the victims and most certainly the incredibly brave, Virginia.

[@ald1050]

Virginia also recruited other girls for Epstein.

[@abbeycarlson7411]

Emily, thank you for such an awesome week of content! I've been home with the COVID booster blues the last couple days and was worried about not having anything to watch, but you came in clutch with the livestreams and podcast! Thank you for all the hard work you do explaining law to us in a way that makes sense!

[@sc3942]

Ditto ... from Australia! It's kept my day-after aches and pains off my mind just by listening to this!

[@Valkari22]

Pretty sure you can't be a willing participant as a minor; minors can't consent.

[@wintergirll]

👆🏼

[@jamiepayton8490]

@Angel Mum wrong. A minor cannot consent. Do you really think this case was accepted in a court and the court doesn't know the law? This is a Sex trafficking case not two consenting individuals. Sex trafficked is the exact definition that changes everything your referring to.

[@SweetMintPie555]

you can be trafficked at any age. she was over the age of consent in the UK. but i don’t know the wider law surrounding the case.

[@jamiepayton8490]

@@SweetMintPie555 In 2009 in Florida Epstien and Ghislaine settled a suit w admission of guilt they sex trafficking her. That means she is and was a sex trafficked victim. In ni way can you legally have sex w a sex slave trafficked to you period. That is all in the judges now ruling and he slapped down all of that in the new ruling Andrew lost. He let tge lawyers and Andrew know that thinking is is not current and aligned w current day thinking and laws and was old school and he was nit amused. Go read the ruling. It's in black and white from the judge.

[@cathyannis83]

@@jamiepayton8490 that's all very true but has nothing to do with the age of consent, which is what was originally mentioned.

[@SimplyStacyL]

Specifically saved this vid for my late night solitary house cleaning (thanks, adhd). Thanks for keeping me company!

[@borountree4539]

Interesting case. So much respect for Virginia, such a strong woman to stand up and fight.

[@herbertlongfellow7702]

@@aliceobrien8390 she was groomed. Walk a mile in her shoes...

[@ald1050]

Bo the other guys who slept with her she is not persuing but why?? Andrew is a royal and has money hence the litigation. In my opinion Andrew is only guilty if he was aware she was a trafficked woman. If not the what has he done wrong??

[@sallycinnamon5370]

@@ald1050 He is guilty if he should have reasonably known she was underaged, and frankly I don’t even think that is necessarily…just belief that she was not a minor might be a mitigating factor. That is illegal not just immoral. The fact that she WAS trafficked only makes it more disgusting.

[@sallycinnamon5370]

@@aliceobrien8390 They groomed her. I don’t blame children who are manipulated by adults. Their brain are not fully developed and are vulnerable to corruption. I blame the adults, including Andrew

[@ursulastaempfli759]

@@sallycinnamon5370 children?

[@knitntherapist7520]

I think we should be calling him Andrew Windsor, not Prince Andrew anymore.

[@redneckgirl3326]

I thought it was Mountbatten

[@LDF1218]

He is still a prince and the Duke of York. That hasn’t been taken from him. If you insist anyway, he would be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

[@kate3742]

He’s had his HRH title removed, and military honours. Unfortunately he’s still a Prince!

[@shrimpgeisha]

@@redneckgirl3326 King George V officially changed it sometime prior to 1920 (I think 1917ish). (The late) Prince Phillips last name is Mountbatten but I think they align with her last name since she *is* the Queen. I’m American so I could be screwing that up but the royal family is fascinating to me.

[@norrora2617]

Randy Andy fits better

[@libbie5205]

Comparing the statements from the palace relating to different royals being stripped of titles, I'd say it was reluctantly done. Thanks for the breakdown Emily!

[@lynnedunlop9696]

Watching from Scotland. Interested to find out what will happen in this. Love your channel

[@FlybyStardancer]

Also for a stomach-turning reminder… not only was Virginia a minor, but she’s only 3 and 5 years older than Andrew’s daughters. To have allegedly done such things to a girl so close in age to his daughters… 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@eh1126]

Exactly! And the fact that Andrew invited Epstein (a known sex offender) to his own daughter’s 18th bday party is sickening.

[@ald1050]

@Flybystardancer Victoria was not a minor in the UK.

[@greenspark101]

@@ald1050 disgusting take.

[@Kiterpuss]

@@ald1050 The UK considers 18 the age of majority. The only exception to this is Scotland at 16.

[@ald1050]

@@greenspark101 Why I have just stated the truth! Why don't you explain your view properly?

[@herbertlongfellow7702]

Virginia is sooo courageous.

[@Celisar1]

Virginia is paid for doing what she’s doing. She is herself now trying to make quick money of that lawsuit. You cannot overlook that fact.

[@herbertlongfellow7702]

@@Celisar1 She's putting herself out there at the risk of abuse from the world. She has been tenacious and is prepared to go to court and that's a huge risk as the law doesn't always serve the innocent, but mostly lawyers. I'm not sure I'd have that courage but I know how easy it might have been to have been a groomed victim. I can't stand your sort of cynicism . I don't think there's a single person in the UK ( probably including his mother) who believes Prince Andrew. The court of public opinion here is very much on Virginia's side.

[@skontheroad]

@@Celisar1 There are SO MANY facts about Virginia Giuffre that everyone is overlooking! And now that she is being sued for being an abuser, maybe more of the facts will come out! She must have a great PR team, bc much of it has been buried thus far. Very sad she has not used her fame and fortune to help real victims of sexual abuse and trafficking, as she will likely lose most of it to her victims who are now coming out of the woodwork!

[@emilyreed28]

Emily is almost to 200k. Congrats!!

[@robinwhite4148]

Andrew and Alec both think they are above the law, hell above all of us. They think "how dare you worms think you can judge Me."

[@jenerin905]

True, but yet they are so desperate for our attention!

[@ThewellbeingCompany]

First time listening for this Brit and your knowledge of us via The Crown and The Clash...omg I'm crying 😂😂 You have all you need to know... 💖

[@mrsjprich]

Thanks for the thorough breakdown, Emily. I understand his so-called defense so much better. I can't help but think that his life of entitlement had him thinking that he was untouchable. He probably would have been 20-30 years ago, but times are different now. Victims aren't as afraid to speak out, and royals are no longer on pedestals. He is finally learning consequences can be a bitch.

[@spiritofanu3112]

Thank you for this. As a fan from “the commonwealths” I think you did a great job! So much information here . I will listen to this video more than once.

[@SussexSandra]

I live in England. From what I understand, Prince Charles ( next in line to the throne) consulted with his son ( Prince William 2nd in line to throne) strongly told Andrew that he needs to step down and from being a Royal. There was immense pressure from the Military who Andrew is their Commander or Royal Patronage ( or whatever they call it). The Military pressure is what finally nailed it. Also that it’s the Queens Platinum Jubikee year and Randy Andy shenanigans is seriously damaging the Royals reputation and legacy.

[@dobnerk]

I'm DEFINITELY interested in the Dershowitz case!!! Please give us more of the Epstein circle. That's where we all need to be focused if we want to protect victims of sex trafficking. Some of the most powerful men in the world were involved with Epstein. We need to hold them accountable.

[@june6119]

Clinton

[@dobnerk]

@@june6119 Yep! He's at the center of it! Epstein was in the WH 17 times during the Clinton administration. The American public deserves to know what he did for the government. It is our right to know!

[@fraidarahbaran6076]

++++

[@Kevtastical]

All I could think when you mentioned how both Andrew and Alec said "no, no, no, no, no... that isn't correct" or something to that effect in their interviews was how that phrasing breathes a fundimental lack of respect for who they were talking to.

[@graphitebeans]

Isn’t the fact that Andrew is wanting to use this agreement which describes people who trafficked Ms Guffrie acknowledging that he trafficked her/utilised the trafficking?

[@graphitebeans]

Just since he keeps going on about how he definitely didn’t have sex with her ever in his interviews… it’s an implicit acknowledgement that he’s been lying in interviews.

[@Amarianee]

@@graphitebeans Yup, that's what Emily's saying when she says he's trying to argue out of both sides. I have no doubt that this will be something the judge will press his attorneys on. He's trying to back-peddle, by saying it's not an admission, he's just covering himself because he associated with Epstein and therefore the broad wording _could_ have applied to him in the agreement if anyone tried to "lie" about him being involved. It's a flimsy argument that is very obviously just a damage control tactic by the lawyers after he opened his mouth (likely after they advised him not to say things he said). Always listen to your lawyers; they advise things for a reason. In this case, I'm glad he didn't. His statements in and out of court might sink his ship.

[@greenthumbnail1831]

Yessssss 🙌🏻 So glad you’re covering this case

[@saravandebunte8262]

I know that several veteran groups in the UK asked Her Majesty to remove Prince Andrew's honorary military titles because of this situation. I can see the same thing with the charity patronages - they don't need the negative press his name brings. The removal of the HRH was surprising to me because as you said, Andrew's her favorite child. I have this suspicion that the Royal Family got a warning that something big was about to drop and this is a way to distance the Royal Family from Andrew's actions, especially with the Platinum Jubilee this year.

[@iciajay6891]

Yup. They know shit is going to come out. So they are trying to seem pro active. Even though they have been hiding this for decades.

[@iciajay6891]

There is no way the secret service did not know about this. As someone who is a survivor of csa that one whole side of my family knew about, did mot stop ( my uncles were cops too) and actively tried to hide it, this is what the Royal family is trying to do.

[@jalmoza5]

Can they really though distant themselves from him, when the Queen is paying for his defense, lol

[@iciajay6891]

@@jalmoza5 they can't. But they will try. Like most complacent of abuse.

[@ald1050]

@Sara The removal of the titles is to protect the monachy and nothing else. It is not a punishment for Andrew.

[@rebek18]

Emily u have a great speaking voice, your commentary is so nice to listen to ❤️

[@kelseywillow8110]

Yes! I don’t mention it a lot but I was just thinking..Great calm tone and articulation. Especially with these tough topics (respectful) and difficult words in law (also for people who do not have English as first language). Thanks for keeping us informed. 💛

[@vampgaia]

Interesting. This makes me see Sarah Ferguson and her challenges, shall we say, in a new light. I feel for her and their kids as well as the girls that were trafficked. This story keeps getting worse. And it was already horrible.

[@adhd123sue]

If this isnt a pefrect example of "you dont know what happens behind closed doors" i dont know what would be.

[@navigatormother7023]

Don't worry about Sarah Ferguson. She knows which side her bread's buttered on.

[@praeliora]

Prince Andrew and Sarah were already divorced when he met Virginia.

[@wwondertwin]

How could a minor be complicit in her own trafficking? Even if she came willingly because she had been groomed and given money, that's irrelevant because she was a minor.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

There’s something very off about this entire case and not for the obvious reason of what’s being alleged to have taken place. Something doesn’t sit right. There’s like there’s information missing. I can’t explain it.

[@winnie2379]

Wow, I bet Andrew is perspiring from all the stress of this…oh, that’s right, he said he doesn’t sweat.

[@lisamarie15]

Andrew must be a mouth breather then…

[@rebeccaryan5030]

😂 😂 😂

[@Granof2]

Got my purple Witches Streak on Wednesday.... loving it!! Thanks for this break down Emily!

[@vonniemac2908]

Thanks Emily for breaking this down. You don't hear much in the way of truth from the UK media when the Royal family is involved. I absolutely believe that he is in it up to his ears. They don't call him Randy Andy for nothing. I really hope that this case if nothing else brings light to the plight of many young girls in the company of rich powerful men. It's time they realise they can't get away with it any longer.

[@cathyannis83]

After having such a close friendship with Jimmy Saville and then all that's come out with Epstein, I can't imagine how the media could keep papering over the things Andrew gets up to! I only hope that it will all come tumbling down eventually and all these powerful, gross men will be outed for what they really are and their many victims receive some kind of justice, or at least vindication.

[@traceyrose4894]

Andrew clearly not watched Netflix 4 part documentary on Epstein or he’d know there is lot of evidence and witness. This lawsuit not going away anytime soon

[@aramahsann6862]

Pretty new here. Love your videos and grateful for your insight & honesty.

[@LuvJT101]

The interviewer MAJORLY understood the assignment, and prince Andrew was not ready to be stomped on like that. He went in with a superiority complex and and she pierced right through that armor.

[@JaneDoe-vi5yc]

About a year ago, my husband started doing the "No no no no no no" thing. I CAN'T STAND IT. It bothers me so much, but I cannot articulate why. I've asked him to stop doing it but he keeps on nonono-ing. I think now it may be an unconscious habit. I am going to show him this video at 12:52 in and, hopefully, seeing you talk about how wrong it is, he'll stop. Sometimes it takes a complete stranger's influence to get your DH to do/not do something!

[@suestoons]

Do it to him and see how diminished he feels about it.

[@davidcohen3001]

he didn't lose his titles - he is still the Duke of York - it would take an Act of Parliament to strip him of that. He has been stripped of his military appointments and royal patronages. In private he will still be known as His Royal Highness, but in public he will simply be His Grace, the Duke of York, and no longer using the HRH portion of his title

[@bweb6]

The Prince Andrew interview was an absolute shitshow. It blew my mind when he argued Virginia's account was untrue because he can't sweat due to a medical condition. 🤨🤭

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

What about the bit where he goes ... ' is that really my hand around her waist ... could be photoshopped, or is it a picture of a picture ' etc ( para phrased ) 👍✊🤣

[@FC-PeakVersatility]

I didn’t sweat for over 20 years so can confirm it could be true

[@FC-PeakVersatility]

@@walterkaiyuenpang3556 I didn’t think the hands were his either. I still question it.

[@rowan3946]

That’s called a heat stroke?

[@claire6823]

UK here. I think the distancing from the royal family & Andrew has been a long time coming... As you said, he's having to argue that he was included in the first settlement lawsuit against JE - consequently putting his actions and reputation into question in order to try and avoid a trial himself. He's not implicated himself but at the same time he's suggested that he was included in the same protection given to JE? From that point I don't think there's any way the royal family could continue to officially support him. Your content and videos are always brilliant, thank you so much for all you do.

[@sc3942]

May Virginia stay safe and strong and tucked away in Perth. Virtually no-one is getting in to Western Australia at the moment after their State Premier renounced his decision to unlock their border last night (you know ... Covid !). It works well for you, Virginia! Brave woman to stand up and fight and stay the distance.

[@soaringkite2673]

If I understand correctly, Andrew is saying « I’m not guilty, but in case the court thinks I am, the 2009 agreement should protect me.” If I understand, Andrew is admitting guilt by asking to be covered by this agreement?

[@smurfmonster]

He is now the aristocrat formally known as Prince 🤣😂🤣

[@kristindewitt9059]

This is hilarious!

[@reinelantz3304]

Good one.

[@spak3950]

Yes! I've been waiting for this, thank you so much!

[@annatheinnotz4901]

I heard from a friend that those names are Clinton, Gates, and Derchowitz.

[@christinemichele2318]

I believe those names are all in the Filthy Rich docu on netflix. They are named in the 2009 settlement.

[@ilyak8987]

Oh the things Hillary knows... She must really have him by the balls 🤣

[@cathyannis83]

The Prince Andrew interview was bizarre; I remember watching it at the time and thinking, "I can't believe the monarchy or a publicist allowed this, what is he doing?!" There is also a very old interview on one of the old talk shows, maybe Parkinson perhaps, with Jimmy Saville, who was very good friends with Andrew, where Saville tells a story about sneaking a teenage girl in his car boot past the guards into one of the palaces, I forget which, to visit Andrew as a prank of some sort. I remember seeing this and being baffled by the laughter of the audience; I know it was a different time then, I think the 70s or 80s, but why was nobody asking why on earth Saville was sneaking a teenage girl *anywhere* in the boot of his car, never mind visiting a Royal Prince? Nobody thought it was odd, as the studio audience and the viewers at home all just laughed along? What was the plan for her once she got past the guards and in to visit with the Prince, this teenage girl alone with two much older, very powerful men? Ugh it disgusts me to think of it! Edit: I remembered this all wrong, must have had Andrew on the brain with everything that's come out. It was actually Prince Philip in the story that Savile told. Savile was close with the royal family and would go for dinner with them after he got done with the little girls at the children's hospital, or the foster homes, or morgue.

[@DavidJao]

Depending on exactly when it happened, Andrew (born 1960) could still have been the same age as the girl. Not defending Andrew here. Just saying he might not have been much older than the girl. It depends on the dates.

[@Becca_Lynn]

Thank you for covering this and please keep doing so! It’s so important for the public to hear. Virginia and every survivor out there deserve all our support!

[@theresistance1806]

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[@stephaniegentryart]

Ooooooo immediately interested thank you! I some how missed this but I’m super curious what you will say about thus. You showed up in my feed randomly just now and I’m not complaining!!!!!

[@graphitebeans]

Completely unrelated to the commentary, but Emily I’m loving how your gorgeous silver roots transition to the purple! I know it’s probably just regrowth, but I’d pay good money for that effect 💜

[@LawNerdJunkie]

So glad to be getting an update on this case. Can’t wait for some Britney talk on Friday Night Live.

[@nancipuwalski183]

I am very interested in the Alan Dershowitz settlement. Seems pretty snakey to me!

[@christinemichele2318]

Emily, thank you for covering this subject so respectfully 💜 Virginia is so damn courageous. Im behind her 100%. 🦋

[@Rachy71]

I can't wait for this to play out in court. Andrew is trying his hardest to get away with what he did. I'm sorry he said that the picture was taken upstairs in Maxwell house, but turned around and said he'd never been upstairs. How is this possible? Maybe he can see through walls. Prison Time

[@leslie3933]

This is a civil suit. Money, not prison time.

[@sandralantau7395]

Yes, please, I'd really appreciate an analysis of the Dershowitz case

[@ruthaoropeza]

Footnotes of that length make me happy! That is full dissertation style

[@sf9145]

Lawgic went over this a while back when they went to court to dismiss it. He said that the judge made a few points. One, that the agreement is between Epstein and Virginia and only those two can determine what the agreement meant and he's dead and she's here in court so there is that, obviously Virginia doesn't think it applies here. Another fascinating mention from the judge according to Lawgic was the original 2009 lawsuit against Epstein concerned trafficking. Since Virginia is not suing Prince Andrew for Trafficking her the whole idea of using the 2009 agreement is a dead point. Plus, since the agreement was sealed, and did not list others by name, only Jeffrey and Virginia could use it and again, he's dead, and she's not using it. I'm not a lawyer, so please excuse my trying to tell this in an understandable way. But I thought this was worth mentioning. There was also another point the judge said about other royals in other countries and honestly, it made sense to Lawgic but it went over my head. I think it had to do with immunity for one and all royals in the whole world?!....the judge didn't like that and stated it didn't make any sense..

[@jamiepayton8490]

Andrew didn't traffic her. Epstein is the trafficker. That's the pecking order.

[@reinyawah1046]

I saw the Former Prince Andrew interview and that was before the current trials. It wasn't even a good deflection attempt, it came off very evasive and shady AF. All these people who have been noticed in pictures, they must have been so sure they were sage, in their publicity photos you never see them this 'handsy" In the case of British Royals, does anyone believe they're not advised of how they should act in public long they are out of school? If anyone does, may I interest you in a time share of the Brooklyn Bridge?

[@shrimpgeisha]

He so up his own a$$ I don’t think he gave it a second thought until it was pointed out after the fact he completely botched the interview.

[@lindabuck2777]

😝😝😝 And I’ll sell you the waterways and rights UNDER the BB!!!🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@cathyannis83]

@@shrimpgeisha what I don't understand is why he was allowed to do the interview, and even if he insisted, perhaps arrogantly thinking he could somehow clear his name, why wasn't he coached on how to answer? No publicist allows their client to do interviews with no coaching, and usually lay down rules about what is allowed to be discussed beforehand, and surely Andrew would have had a whole PR team to guide him, so how did he manage to come across so badly that surely nobody was left in any doubt over what kind of person he is? Although I'm glad he did it and came across so badly, I'm just baffled that it was allowed!

[@upmayo9741]

You've binged again! 🎉🎉 Also, got to 🙌🏼 the work ethic, above and beyond! 💜

[@mytobytobster]

That’s a lot to unpack! Brilliant job.

[@jenniferp501]

The Netflix documentary is very eye opening and heartbreaking.

[@Pennyfairy22]

What’s it called ?? And is it Netflix USA

[@patreiser526]

Filthy Rich....

[@purrsnicket]

"And it has been rejected repeatedly for good reason" DAMN I love that line

[@politicallyincorrectcow8514]

If they're a child how can they give permission 🤔

[@ivynyx1834]

I can't tell you how many "age of consent" arguments I've seen. The law says under 18

[@jenerin905]

@@ivynyx1834 I'm also completely grossed out when men have had sexual relations with girls slightly older than their daughter. Andrew's oldest daughter was 13 or 14 when Virginia was 17 and he knew her age!

[@Cynnas]

She wasn't a child though, she was an adolescent teenager and the age of consent in the UK is 16. Teenagers aren't children just because they're under 18; a "child" is pre-pubesent generally under 12/13 and adolescents are teenagers before adulthood.

[@Cynnas]

@@ivynyx1834 Which age of consent law? In the UK, some US states and Canada the AOC is 16. It varies around the world especially when age ranges are allowed as well. Being a legal adult at 18 is a separate legal issue than the age of consent for sex.

[@ivynyx1834]

@@Cynnas The law she sued under specified under 18. Age of consent wasn't a factor. Most abuse laws specify ages which is why age of consent is basically worthless

[@imthemaryyouretherhoda286]

Ok so I have questions…Ummmm 🤔🤔🤔So Prince Andrew “insists” that he was one of the protected parties in the NPA, but says he doesn’t/didn’t know Ms. Guffrie and that the picture was fake and that he had never been in the upstairs region of Ms. Maxwell’s home… I’m sorry but a) his statement through his lawyer(s) seem tantamount to a confession b) how’s the picture a fake when he somehow knows that the picture was taken upstairs in Ms. Maxwell’s home if he allegedly had never been there? I’m confusion!!!

[@mnikcd123]

You are becoming my cup of tea!

[@solannyandrea378]

I watched the Interview and I was am so amazed how many times he didn't disown his friendship! He also has crazy body language. You can tell his lying so much ugh

[@cathyannis83]

He was also very good friends with Jimmy Saville. My ex's lovely Nan used to say, "show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are", and never has it seemed more fitting than for Prince Andrew.

[@TheEmpressMouse]

No. It wasn’t all his titles. He lost his military titles. Not his royal ones. He has lost all his charity patronages as well.

[@sassafrass241]

He did lose HRH I believe as well?

[@sassafrass241]

@@mcguffers oh yes. I am not disputing that at all. I just remember the queen stripping him as much as is allowed at this point?

[@sassafrass241]

@@mcguffers gotcha! Thanks for clarifying!

[@BalletomaneM]

@@mcguffers No, he didn't formally lose HRH, he just will not ever use it again. Technically he is still HRH Prince Andrew, The Duke of York.

[@Karen_DNP]

WhoooHooo..it says 195k subscribers!! Getting closer Emily!! 💜✌🏼🦋

[@Amarianee]

16:15 umm, I think you mean, "motion to yeet." 😂 All of my friends in the legal field laugh so hard at this and your other "Law Nerd Dictionary," Emily-isms.

[@megankathleen]

I read that Andrew being stripped of titles was a move to protect the wealth of the queen, not motivated by anything else.

[@lisettegarcia]

Prosecutors constantly speak for witnesses who are adamant and eager about coming forward, with the prosecutors -- not the witnesses -- saying they don't want to be put through the rigors of a trial. Over time this has had the compounding effect of continuing to shush and shame victims even further. In the Florida case, specifically, it has been shown that his sweetheart plea deal was a pay to play situation.

[@yvonnestretcher4042]

People want to be validated that we all understand and that it is ok. Interested your overall take on VG. New listener. Very good. Thank you

[@lindastraub7542]

I would love it if you covered the dershowitz link.:)

[@Stellina]

I really enjoyed this episode and the court's sass. I keep thinking though, 2009 was not that long ago, a few people who actually wrote this agreement have got to still be around. Why not ask them what they meant? Is there a legal reason for not asking them?

[@mirimiriela480]

Legally, I don't think it matters what was meant. I think what matters is how it can be interpreted.

[@mirimiriela480]

Lol sorry further along in the episode now. Sounds like they'll have to depose them or get declarations from them or something.

[@gregmumbai333]

The interview with Prince Andrew is one of the most bizarre things I have ever seen. My sense while watching it is that Prince Andrew thinks he is clearing everything up and then it will all be put to bed and he won't have to address it again. While at the same time the interviewer knows he is burying himself. It's surreal television. Also his comment about a shooting weekend became a joke among my friends for months after. It's in the top two weirdest interviews alongside Alex Jones and Pierce Morgan.

[@bsturc]

I'm a fan of the on-screen timeline effects!

[@hopeflorence6748]

In regards to the public opinion of those in the Commonwealth about stripping the titles, it's seen as too little too late in this. Especially as the Queen has stripped members for far less than what Andrew has done it also shows her gross impartiality for members of the royal family

[@yomo4u]

Yes, interested in gershowitz case. What ever happened there? Really enjoy your views - thank you.

[@DramaLlama2310]

Honestly I originally went into that interview with no opinion, I was just curious because he was giving it, which is unusual. Well, after watching it I felt he knew and/or was involved somehow. His body language and choice of words...yikes.

[@cathyannis83]

There was no way he could have been such good friends with both Epstein and Jimmy Saville and have had no knowledge, never mind involvement, of the heinous things they were involved in. Jimmy Saville even told a story, during a talk show appearance in the 70s, of when he sneaked a teenage girl in his car boot past the guards at one of the palaces to visit Andrew! What business did a teenage girl have visiting with such powerful, much older men, why would it even occur to anyone to put her in the car boot, and why did she have to be sneaked in at all unless she was being brought there for nefarious reasons? Utterly disgusting, and the audience all just laughed along.

[@DavidJao]

@@cathyannis83 Never heard of Jimmy Saville, but in the 1970s Andrew would have been a teenager himself, and not "much older" than a teenage girl. Still weird and a red flag, but not yet full blown wtf.

[@cathyannis83]

@@DavidJao you're right, after I wrote this I went and looked it up and it was actually Prince Philip in the story, I think I got it muddled up cos of all the stuff about Andrew in the last few years. Jimmy Savile was huge in the UK, children's TV presenter and worked with many children's charities, was basically given free reign in the children's hospital... And the morgue. It was a massive cover up at the BBC, went on for years and so many people knew, that all came out after Savile's death.

[@stashiatracy]

Just now catching up on Prince Pervert’s case and I appreciate your work in breaking this down, and your additions of your own humor make it extra funny. 😂😂😂 (Not saying this case specifically humorous, it’s absolutely not and disgusting behavior by him. But it does help to have some comically relieving remarks in between really disturbing emotions we have to face when listening to this case.)

[@varrymacdonald3228]

Started watching you during Johnnies "payback time Walter Mitty!" Trial. You are fabulously , fresh, funny and very real. I'm a fan.

[@marikotrue3488]

I know that the 2009 agreement was worded in such a way that was agreeable to all parties, however I am surprised that the judge would accept such a vaguely worded agreement. QUESTION: Is the court accepting such a badly worded agreement typical? I always though precision and clarity was the only acceptable result.

[@edweidemann7454]

Damn girl, your ad-reads are so smooth . . .

[@politicallyincorrectcow8514]

Andrew. Andrew. Andrew. You can't claim ignorance w receipts floating around. 🤣 even the queen can't save him!

[@dawntripp1974]

You have to see The Behavior Panel episode of that Prince Andrew interview. He is a terrible liar.

[@Rotten_Ralph]

Green Chef is so far the only meal kit I can use. I’m very satisfied with it, an I love the Italian sausage with caramelized onions and mushrooms. Himself and I love the keto/paleo gluten-free options. Because it works out for my allergies.

[@fearandloathing75]

HERE WE GO BREAK it DOWN Counselor!

[@TheRenatinha83]

UHUUUU! I was waiting for this video! Thank you, Emily!

[@JordanLeigh]

I have so much respect for Virginia. Can you imagine how terrifying it must have been to go up against Epstein and Prince Andrew? I kinda think the crown had Epstein killed so he wouldn’t implicate them. We don’t know, but that possibility makes going against him in court even MORE scary. Virginia, you’re a badass, forever and always. Thank you for doing this and changing the way people feel about victims of SA. It makes a lot more people feel like maybe pressing charges is worth the try.

[@girlfromsouth214]

I have mixed feelings about her. She recruited and brought victims to Epstein, even when she herself was old enough to know better. That's the reason she wasn't one of the victims in Ghislaine's trial. Instead, a victim testified and said Virginia is the person who brought them to be raped. .

[@ivynyx1834]

I think it's possible to be both a victim and a participant. Part of the grooming was to get her to recruit other girls

[@nancipuwalski183]

Well they seem to be involved in a car crash in Paris so ….

[@Jordan-nw4sj]

@@girlfromsouth214 that’s how grooming and abuse generally work. You can be both a victim and perp.

[@Amarianee]

I've been very on the fence about the "hit" conspiracy, mostly because who benefited _and_ had access to him was slim. It's more likely intentional negligence by the guards...but it's very suspicious. That being said, ever since this Andrew situation came out, I'm leaning more towards it. The crown would have the resources to pull that off.

[@gleadhill79]

What I find difficult about these cases, as well as the historical sexual abuse claims against other stars I.e. Gary Glitter, Rolf Harris etc is that it seems like you can bring an historical claim if it's against a celebrity, but for those others, the general public, it's very difficult to bring a claim against Joe Bloggs! So sad for those who go unheard!!

[@mrsjprich]

Your point is well taken. A priest from my childhood (my principal) molested hundreds of kids starting in the early 70s. Most victims kept quiet until they were older for a variety of reasons. When they tried to bring a class action suit against the Vatican for not defrocking him even after he went to prison as a priest, which meant changing the statute of limitations, our governor actually vetoed the bill. The gov. had once been in the seminary. Unbelievable. Loving "an historical". Sadly I don't see that much anymore.

[@kelseywillow8110]

Random showbizz fact: I read they had to edit Gary Glitter from that Spice Girls movie. He shot a scene right before he got caught. They got so many bad reviews but the directors at least cancelled this man right away.

[@leslie3933]

I believe these claims but I agree with statute of limitations on accusations. I don’t think you should be able to bring claims against some one after so much time. There is zero way to defend yourself against such claims. How do you prove you didn’t do something over a decade ago?

[@soaringkite2673]

I definitely want to hear about the Dershowitz case!

[@grawrisher]

Before I started watching Emily I saw a beta brand ad ans thought they were one of those popup scam websites...do you have ANY idea how excited I am to learn that theyre not?

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

' The Crown & The Clash ' !!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@zenquestjourney-anomadicvl7513]

Your hair looks fabulous!

[@tyrelynch946]

What up Emily and everybody in the chat from Bmore.

[@rts8463]

Please make a merch line for “judicial sass” 💕💕💕😂

[@joycegillett5985]

Why is it that in all these lawsuits including me too & Cosby they all say it’s not about money then they mostly all settle for just the money

[@jamiepayton8490]

@emily baker did Andrew have a legal and/or moral obligation to report Epstein or Ghislaine if he had knowledge of this sex trafficking?

[@ald1050]

@Jamie Payton By the time Andrew knew Epstein was already convicted.

[@cathyannis83]

@@ald1050 I can't imagine that he didn't know. It seems too much of a coincidence for him to have been friends with Epstein and Maxwell and also be such good friends with Jimmy Saville for years without having the same kind of "interests" they did.

[@ald1050]

@@cathyannis83 He was friends with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghilane Maxwell. Assumption is not presumption of guilt. We need to stick to the facts. I do not know if Prince Andrew was actually friends with Jimmy Saville. He may have met him as a royal but I doubt he was actually friends with him. If you can show some evidence I will change my view.

[@miscellaneouscell]

@@ald1050 ok Andrew

[@praeliora]

@@cathyannis83 Imagination isn't good enough for trial, they have to prove he knew ...it is more likely that he didn't know, the more people they told would bring more risk of getting caught.. Prince Charles was close friends with Jimmy Savile, not Prince Andrew, and again paedophiles don't make a habit of telling their secrets.

[@patriciamccrossan8137]

Very interested in the Dershowitz agreement !!