Epstein accuser’s brother hopes former Prince Andrew’s arrest signals ‘house of cards’ collapsing

WASHINGTON – The brother of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers welcomed the

arrest of Mr Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

on Feb 19, saying he hoped it marked the start of the collapse of a “house of cards” around late convicted US sex offender Epstein.

In an interview with Reuters, Mr Sky Roberts – whose sister Virginia Giuffre took her own life in April – and his wife urged the US Justice Department to take action against others suspected of playing a role in Epstein’s crimes.

“This is where the house of cards starts falling,” Mr Sky Roberts said in a joint interview with Mrs Amanda Roberts.

The

release of millions of records on Epstein

is roiling politics and business as details come to light on the disgraced financier’s extensive social connections.

The case has turned into a persistent political problem for President Donald Trump, who spent years fanning suspicions about Epstein and his associates before returning to office in 2025.

The files led to the arrest in Britain of King Charles’ brother, Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, on Feb 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office, over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Epstein.

Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was later released from police custody.

Andrew settled earlier suit

In 2022, the king’s brother

settled a civil lawsuit

brought in the United States by Ms Giuffre, who accused him of sexually abusing her when she was a teenager at properties owned by Epstein or his associates.

The current police investigation is not related to this or any other allegation of sexual impropriety.

Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, and said he regrets their friendship.

Americans generally view the Epstein case as an example of wealthy and powerful people rarely being held accountable and believe the US government is still hiding information about Epstein’s clients, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling.

“We are trailing too far behind in justice, especially when we are sitting on the mountains of information that we have,” Mrs Amanda Roberts said. “The world is looking at us to do the right thing here.”

Epstein, in exchange for immunity, pleaded guilty in 2008 to a Florida state prostitution charge and served 13 months in jail. He was later arrested in July 2019 on charges of sex trafficking dozens of underage girls.

His August 2019 death in a Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial was ruled a suicide.

Learning of the arrest of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor had brought “a mixed bag of emotions”, said Mrs Amanda Roberts.

“Initially we were... vindicated and screaming, at one point at 3am. And then it just hits you – that gut punch of the fact that she’s not here to see this, that we’re not able to call her and tell her how astronomically proud we are of her.” REUTERS