'Giuffre has initiated this baseless lawsuit against Prince Andrew to achieve another payday at his expense and at the expense of those closest to him. It is unfortunate, but undeniable, that sensationalism and innuendo have prevailed over the truth,' the filing said. 'Accusing a member of the world's best-known royal family of serious misconduct has helped Giuffre create a media frenzy online and in the traditional press.

He unequivocally denies Giuffre's false allegations against him,' according to arguments signed by lawyer Andrew Brettler.īrettler asked that the lawsuit be thrown out or that lawyers for Giuffre be required to refile the lawsuit with a more definitive statement of her allegations.

'However, and without diminishing the harm suffered as a result of Epstein's alleged misconduct, Prince Andrew never sexually abused or assaulted Giuffre.

In papers filed in Manhattan federal court, a lawyer for Andrew said the plaintiff, Virginia Giuffre, may well be a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of financier Jeffrey Epstein. Lawyers for Prince Andrew asked a New York judge on Friday to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing an American when she was 17, saying the prince 'never sexually abused or assaulted' the plaintiff.