US Congressman Demands Prince Andrew Testify on Epstein as 'Service' After Disgrace
Congressman Jamie Raskin, the leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has declared that Prince Andrew should testify before Congress as a "service" following his decades-long friendship with notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Raskin's comments come amid fresh demands for the former Duke of York to provide evidence in the United States regarding his connections to the disgraced financier.
Raskin's Direct Appeal to the Former Prince
In an exclusive interview, Rep. Raskin told the Mirror: "I would imagine that anyone as deeply involved as Prince Andrew clearly was would have a story to tell. I would think he would see that as some form of service, after being so disgraced by his involvement." This statement underscores the mounting pressure on Andrew to cooperate with American investigators, despite Congress lacking the authority to compel his travel to the US.
Raskin expressed skepticism about current efforts, noting limited appetite from the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers for collaboration with UK authorities. He criticized the FBI and Department of Justice under Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, accusing them of engaging in a "full-blown cover-up" by releasing only half of the required documents—three million out of six million—with many pages heavily redacted.
Andrew's Recent Movements Amid Scrutiny
The demand for testimony coincides with Andrew being spotted driving on the Sandringham estate, marking just his second public appearance since his arrest last month for misconduct in a public office. He was seen traveling from his temporary home at Wood Farm to Marsh Farm, a property undergoing renovations for his permanent residence, accompanied by a security guard holding one of his pet dogs.
This sighting follows his arrest on his 66th birthday, after which he remained secluded at Wood Farm. Meanwhile, a team has begun examining records from Andrew's tenure as a trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, amid allegations he shared sensitive information with Epstein during that period.
Broader Congressional Investigations and UK Cooperation
Other members of Congress have joined the call for transparency. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam urged Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson to give sworn testimony, while Democrat Melanie Stansbury emphasized following facts wherever they lead. Additionally, Republican Thomas Massie supported Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's request for US authorities to release unredacted correspondence between Peter Mandelson and Epstein.
Massie stated, "They absolutely should share that, and there are things that aren't released, so we can talk about the redacted files." He stressed that justice requires seeing perpetrators in handcuffs, reflecting ongoing frustrations with the investigation's progress.
Legal Context and Denials
The Department of Justice released millions of Epstein-related documents in January, revealing connections between Mandelson and the sex offender. Both Mandelson and Andrew maintain they had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes, and being mentioned in the files does not imply guilt. Thames Valley Police confirmed Andrew's arrest last month based on allegations from the Epstein files, which he continues to deny vigorously.
As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on whether Andrew will heed Raskin's call to testify, potentially as a means of redeeming his tarnished reputation through public service.
