Fresh revelations have exposed the disturbing details of a lavish dinner party held at Jeffrey Epstein's notorious Manhattan mansion, attended by Prince Andrew and filmmaker Woody Allen, mere days before the convicted paedophile's release from jail.
The Night of Power and Privilege
According to eyewitness accounts and newly emerged details, the gathering at Epstein's £56 million Upper East Side residence—dubbed the 'House of Depravity'—saw the Duke of York and controversial director Allen mingling among the financier's inner circle. The event, described as both star-studded and deeply unsettling, occurred during a critical period when Epstein was negotiating his controversial plea deal.
A Gathering of Questionable Company
Guest lists obtained from the evening reveal a who's who of powerful figures, including:
- Prince Andrew, who reportedly appeared "bored" and disengaged throughout the evening
- Woody Allen, the filmmaker with his own history of controversy
- Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's longtime associate and alleged procurer
- Several high-profile financiers and socialites
Chilling Atmosphere of Normalised Depravity
Sources describe an environment where extreme wealth and influence created a bubble of impunity. The mansion itself—the scene of numerous alleged crimes—served as the backdrop for what witnesses called a "surreal display of normalised deviance."
Most disturbingly, the event took place just before Epstein's release under his widely criticised plea deal, which allowed him to serve only 13 months in a private wing of a county jail, with daily work release privileges.
The Royal Connection Deepens
Prince Andrew's presence at such an event, particularly given Epstein's known status as a convicted sex offender, raises further questions about the royal's judgment and his continued association with the financier despite numerous warnings and growing public scandal.
Witnesses noted that the Duke seemed disinterested in the proceedings, with one account describing him as appearing "rather dullard" and disconnected from the conversations around him—a stark contrast to the serious nature of the company he was keeping.
Aftermath and Ongoing Investigations
This revelation comes as numerous civil cases continue against Epstein's estate and associates. The dinner party represents another piece in the puzzle of how Epstein maintained his powerful connections despite his known criminal activities and status as a registered sex offender.
The emerging details of this particular gathering add weight to questions about how influential figures continued to socialise with Epstein, effectively normalising his behaviour and potentially enabling his continued access to powerful circles.
