The images, released last month as part of the Department of Justice’s Epstein files, show the former prince, 65, crouching over a woman whose face has been redacted. In three of the photos, Andrew appears to be touching her waist and abdomen, while another person’s feet can be seen in the background.
The circumstances surrounding the photographs remain unclear, and there has been no suggestion that the images themselves depict criminal activity.
Congressional Clash Over the Photos
On Thursday, California Congressman Ted Lieu requested that the images be displayed during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, where he questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the lack of prosecution against Andrew.
“I’m going to show you two photos of former Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew attended various parties with Jeffrey Epstein,” Lieu said.
“Under the law Congress passed, you were allowed to redact photos to protect the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking operation.
“You redacted the photos of this victim’s face because you were following the congressional law, is that correct?”
“I’m sorry, that we redacted the victim’s face?” Bondi replied.