EFTA00010321.pdf
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Organizations
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Events
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Relationships
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Email chain / legal correspondence
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Summary
This document is an email chain from August and September 2020 between the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) and Blackfords LLP, the legal team representing the Duke of York (Prince Andrew). The correspondence details a stalemate in negotiations regarding the Duke's cooperation with the investigation into Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The Duke's lawyers offer a written witness statement limited primarily to the 1994-1997 period, citing concerns that the US views him as a 'subject' rather than a witness. The SDNY rejects this offer, declaring the written statement insufficient, and informs the defense they will proceed with a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to the UK authorities (UKCA) to seek a compelled interview.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Gary Bloxsome | Partner at Blackfords LLP |
Defense attorney representing the Duke of York (Prince Andrew). Negotiating terms of cooperation with SDNY.
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| The Duke of York (Prince Andrew) | Client / Subject of Investigation |
Refusing voluntary oral interview; offering written statement regarding Ghislaine Maxwell indictment period (1994-1997).
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| [Redacted Name] | Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) |
Prosecutor from SDNY seeking to interview the Duke of York. Rejects written statement offer and initiates MLA request.
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| Daniel Cundy | Partner at Blackfords LLP |
Part of the Duke's legal team; provided legal reference materials regarding compelled testimony and self-incrimination.
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| Jennifer Richardson | Legal Team at Blackfords LLP |
Copied on correspondence.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Indicted Person |
The investigation and requested interview are related to the criminal proceedings against her.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased financier / Sex offender |
Mentioned in relation to the Duke's association and knowledge relevant to the Maxwell case.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfords LLP |
Law firm representing the Duke of York, located in Croydon, UK.
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| US Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York (SDNY) |
US federal prosecutors investigating Maxwell and Epstein associates.
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| UKCA (United Kingdom Central Authority) |
Government body handling Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) requests in the UK.
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| Serious Fraud Office (SFO) |
Cited in legal reference materials regarding compulsory powers.
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| Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
Cited in legal reference materials (DEPP 7).
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Timeline (4 events)
2020-07-27
2020-08-03
2020-08-11
2020-08-20
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
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Address of the US Attorney's Office (SDNY).
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Address of Blackfords LLP.
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Jurisdiction where the Duke is located and where the MLA request is directed.
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Relationships (3)
Bloxsome writes on behalf of 'Our client' referring to the Duke.
Investigation concerns the Duke's 'association with them [Maxwell/Epstein] and his knowledge of them'.
Investigation concerns the Duke's 'association with them [Maxwell/Epstein] and his knowledge of them'.
Key Quotes (5)
"We intend to move forward with our MLA request seeking a compelled interview of your client."Source
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Quote #1
"The Duke of York will provide a witness statement... he will answer any and all relevant questions of him as a witness in writing..."Source
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Quote #2
"You regard our client not as a witness but as a subject."Source
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Quote #3
"Questions put/topics raised should rightfully be limited to the indictment period in the current proceedings (i.e. US v Ghislaine Maxwell), being 1994-1997."Source
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Quote #4
"We plan to inform the UKCA that the parties are not able to reach agreement on a voluntary interview and that a voluntary interview will not occur."Source
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Quote #5
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