Epstein: Prince Andrew named in newly released court files

Prince Andrew is among high-profile figures named in newly released US court documents detailing connections of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, BBC has reported.

A judge ordered the release of the records as part of a legal case related to Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

According to the British broadcaster, the legal papers include a previously reported claim of groping by Prince Andrew, which he has denied.

Former US presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump are also named, though neither is accused of illegality, the report adds.

The much-hyped trove – covering about 900 pages – did not appear to reveal any new bombshell revelations about Epstein, who died in jail in 2019, as he awaited federal sex-trafficking charges.

However, more documents in the case are expected to be released in the coming days, BBC revealed.

According to BBC, of more than 100 people named, some are accused of wrongdoing, while others in the court records are making allegations or are potential witnesses.

The legal filings highlight the well-connected social circle in the orbit of Epstein, who pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2009.