Prince Andrew’s Accuser Seeks Testimony From His Former Assistant In Sex Abuse Trial

Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre, the woman who is suing Prince Andrew over claims he sexually abused her when she was being exploited by Jeffrey Epstein, asked the court Friday for help getting testimony from the prince's former assistant and a woman who says she saw Andrew at a nightclub with a young

The Duke of York is in London on March 7, 2011.

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Giuffre's legal team filed a motion Friday with the US District Judge Lewis Kaplan requesting help in securing testimony from a woman who claims to have seen Prince Andrew dancing with a young girl.
Giuffre claims that Andrew sexually abused her at the home of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking last month.

Giuffre's attorneys are seeking testimony from a member of the royal household who helps members of the royal family.

According to the filing, Olney has information about Andrew and his relationship with Epstein, and that his name appears in the book.

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Kaplan rejected the argument from the prince's legal team that the $500,000 settlement between Giuffre and Epstein in 2009 did not shield Andrew from the civil case going to trial. The settlement may help Andrew's case in court, as it contains language that protects potential defendants from future lawsuits. The decision clears the way for Andrew to face an embarrassing trial and a discovery process that could involve other members of the royal family. Andrew denied any wrongdoing. If Andrew settles with Giuffre, he can still avoid a trial, but her attorney David Boies said on Thursday that she was unlikely to accept a financial settlement with the prince. He said that it was important for Virginia Giuffre that the matter be resolved in a way that would vindicate her.

Andrew will no longer have military titles or royal patronages. He has not performed any royal duties since he stepped down as a working member of the royal family.

Queen stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles as a sex abuse trial looms.

Prince Andrew will face a civil sex assault trial.