Andrew visited Epstein during house arrest, say court files

PRINCE Andrew visited Jeffrey Epstein while his paedophile pal was under house arrest for soliciting a young girl for prostitution, according to court documents

- Christopher Bucktin

This contradicts the Duke of York's claims he only saw the sex offender once after his 2008 jailing - and that was after he finished his sentence.

The King's brother told the BBC's Newsnight four years ago the only time he visited Epstein was in New York in December 2010 to break off their friendship.

But not only did the two share dinner before then, say court papers, Andrew was in touch with Epstein while he served his time and beyond.

Distance

The Duke, 63, has yet to speak with the FBI's investigation into the late Wall Street financier's abuse of young girls and those who enabled him.

An Epstein victim called the evidence "the most damning allegation" against the Royal since he was accused of sexually abusing Virginia Giuffre. She said: "Andrew's story of why he saw Jeffrey after his sentence was served was always dubious.