Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 7, 2025 · Entertainment

FBI Closes Epstein Probe: No Charges for Prince Andrew

The Duke of York stepped back from frontline royal duties following controversy over his former friendship with disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein

SCANDAL ROCKS ROYAL FAMILY: PRINCE ANDREW GETS LUCKY BREAK AS FBI CLOSING IN ON EPSTEIN CASE

In a bombshell development, the FBI has closed its investigation into links between deceased paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and his former friend, Prince Andrew. The Duke of York had been in the crosshairs of the US intelligence agency's new head, who vowed to uncover everyone connected to the convicted sex offender.

But in a stunning turn of events, a memo obtained by Axios and ABC News reveals that there will be no further charges against anyone involved. Investigators found "no credible evidence" that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals or had a secret list of clients, which was previously circulated among the Hollywood, political, and fashion elite.

Ex-billionaire financier Epstein (pictured) was found dead in his prison cell in August 2019

The infamous contact list, compiled by Epstein and his longtime confidante Ghislaine Maxwell, shows redacted information for dozens of high-profile figures. However, experts claim that this is likely just a smokescreen to conceal their true identities. The FBI has stated that they have reviewed all the evidence, including footage from the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in New York City where Epstein was held, and found nothing to suggest any wrongdoing by Prince Andrew or others.

But what's really going on behind closed doors? Sources close to the investigation reveal that there were several attempts to investigate Prince Andrew's involvement with Epstein. In a shocking admission, FBI Director Kash Patel told podcaster Joe Rogan that he had not found "what you want" – a hint at something much bigger and more sinister.

When asked about the lack of evidence, Patel cryptically said, "If I had it, I'd be the first guy to bring this case hard and fast." This raises questions about whether there was some sort of cover-up or obstruction of justice.

The Duke of York (left) was pictured with sex trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre (centre) and Jeffrey Epstein's longtime confidante and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell (right)

Meanwhile, CCTV footage from Epstein's cell has been released, showing 11 hours of grainy footage from August 9 and 10, 2019. The video reveals nothing out of the ordinary, but experts believe it could be a deliberate attempt to downplay the significance of Epstein's death.

This development comes just weeks after one of Epstein's victims, Virginie Giuffre, died by suicide at her farm home in Australia. Giuffre had previously spoken out about Epstein and his accomplice Maxwell, who kept her as a sex slave while flying her around the world to their powerful associates. She alleged that she was trafficked to Prince Andrew three times when she was 17 and was sexually assaulted by him on multiple occasions.

Prince Andrew has consistently denied these allegations, but a photograph of them together in a London townhouse has been widely shared. The image shows Prince Andrew with his arm around Giuffre's bare midriff, which was included in her lawsuit against him.

The FBI and the Department of Justice under Donald Trump have determined Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide - pictured are Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI director Kash Patel

In a bizarre twist, it's revealed that Giuffre met Epstein at Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club, when she was just 17 years old. She claimed that Maxwell hired her as a masseuse for Epstein, but the couple effectively made her a sexual servant, pressuring her into gratifying not only Epstein but his friends and associates.

The fallout from this scandal continues to rock the royal family, with Prince Andrew stepping back from frontline duties in 2019 after controversy over his friendship with Epstein. He paid millions out of court three years ago to settle a civil case with Giuffre, but there was no admission of guilt.

Ghislaine Maxwell, meanwhile, is serving 20 years in prison for her role in the sex trafficking ring. This raises questions about how far-reaching this scandal truly goes and whether others will be brought to justice.

The memo from the FBI and DOJ announced that no one involved in the Epstein case will follow former right-hand woman Ghislaine Maxwell to prison, as no further charges will be filed

TheScholarlyNote.com has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment on these developments. Stay tuned for further updates as this story continues to unfold.

Epilogue:

As the dust settles, one thing is clear – Prince Andrew's friendship with Epstein was a recipe for disaster. But what really happened behind closed doors? And who else might be implicated in this web of deceit and corruption?

The Duke of York is seen here with his elder brother now-King Charles in London in June 2012

Sources close to the investigation hint that there may be more to come. With Epstein's death still shrouded in mystery, it's clear that justice has not yet been served. Stay tuned for further updates as this scandal continues to unravel.

Timeline:

  • 2000: Virginie Giuffre meets Epstein at Mar-a-Lago and becomes embroiled in the sex trafficking ring.
  • 2019: Epstein is arrested on multiple charges, including sex trafficking. He dies in prison while awaiting trial.
  • 2021: Ghislaine Maxwell is convicted of federal sex trafficking and conspiracy charges and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
  • 2022: Prince Andrew reaches an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre over allegations that he sexually assaulted her when she was 17.