David Boies, who is representing Ms Roberts in her US civil case against the 61-year-old, said the Duke s legal team had been totally uncooperative in attempts to discuss abuse claims.
Prince Andrew was hit by a civil suit in New York on Monday, with Virginia Roberts seeking unspecified damages for alleged sexual assault. Andrew does not have diplomatic immunity.
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The lawsuit refers to occasions when Andrew publicly pledged to help the US authorities, including in a statement stepping down from his public duties and in his Newsnight interview.
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