The neighbor of Jeffrey Epstein has suggested the possibility that Prince Andrew was captured on video receiving a massage at the convicted sex offender’s residence in Florida.
Billionaire Howard Lutnick implied that Epstein may have secretly recorded his high-profile guests, including Prince Andrew, during their visits, potentially using the footage for blackmail purposes. Epstein’s former housekeeper, Juan Alessi, previously stated that Prince Andrew spent an extended period at Epstein’s Florida home, where he allegedly received daily massages.
Lutnick, currently serving as US commerce secretary under Donald Trump, described Epstein as a proficient blackmailer, insinuating that video recordings made by Epstein played a crucial role in securing his controversial plea deal in 2008 for soliciting a minor.
Prince Andrew faced serious allegations of sexual abuse from multiple girls, but Epstein brokered a deal that allowed him to plead guilty to a lesser charge of soliciting a minor for prostitution, avoiding more severe consequences.
The plea deal has been widely condemned as a favorable arrangement, with accusations that Epstein provided incriminating evidence against influential acquaintances to receive leniency.
Lutnick shared details of Epstein’s massage practices, revealing that guests were routinely offered massages in what he believed to be a room equipped with video recording devices.
Moreover, documents released by Democrats in the US House Oversight Committee identified Prince Andrew as a passenger on flights with Epstein to various locations, shedding light on their association. The jet they traveled on, known as the “Lolita Express,” was allegedly used to transport underage girls to Epstein’s properties.
Despite the revelations, Prince Andrew has vehemently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. The renewed scrutiny comes amid ongoing public and media interest in his relationship with the disgraced financier.
Epstein’s demise in prison in August 2019 has been officially declared a suicide, although speculations persist about the circumstances surrounding his death.