Prince Andrew Effort To Toss Sex Assault Suit Hits Roadblock
Virginia Giuffre sued the prince in August, saying she was coerced into sexual encounters with the prince in 2001 by Epstein and his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Virginia Giuffre sued the prince in August, saying she was coerced into sexual encounters with the prince in 2001 by Epstein and his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell.
The deal between Epstein and Virginia Roberts, now known as Virginia Giuffre, contained a paragraph that said it protects anyone "who could have been included as a potential defendant" from being sued by Giuffre.
Prosecutors argued Maxwell was Jeffrey Epstein's "right hand," who recruited and groomed teenagers to give Epstein massages for money, which they allege turned into sexual abuse.
The pressure is on as the judge said an astronomical spike of COVID-19 cases in the area could derail proceedings.
Monday, the jury requested some trial transcripts. They also asked for the definition of "enticement."
Maxwell is charged with recruiting teenage girls for long-time associate Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
Prosecutors claim Maxwell is a dangerous predator who helped Epstein abuse teenage girls.
If convicted, Maxwell could face up to 80 years in prison.
While she did not testify before the jury, Maxwell seemed active in her defense throughout the past three weeks of the trial, frequently writing notes to her lawyers and hugging them as she entered and left court each day.
Maxwell, 59, has denied charges she groomed underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself in jail in 2019.
Maxwell, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges that prosecutors say show that she and Epstein were "partners in crime."
She claimed the defendant instructed her on how to give Epstein sexual massages and sometimes physically participated in the encounters as well.
The British socialite is accused of grooming underage girls for the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Several problems came to light after Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide inside his jail cell two years ago.
Giuffre claims the British royal sexually assaulted her when she was 17 years old.
Maxwell, 59, has been incarcerated since last July.
The prison workers, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, were accused of sleeping and browsing the internet instead of monitoring Epstein the night he took his own life in August 2019.
The trial was originally set to start on July 12 in New York City, but Maxwell's attorneys requested a delay.
Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend was arraigned on charges allegedly involving a 14-year-old victim.
The attorney discusses his battle with Jeffrey Epstein that lasted over a decade and representing the women that were sexually abused by him.
Maxwell is charged with recruiting at least three girls, one as young as 14, for Epstein to abuse between 1994 and 1997.
Maxwell was arrested last Thursday on charges she helped lure at least three girls — one as young as 14 — to be sexually abused by Epstein.
Maxwell, who lived for years with Epstein and was his frequent travel companion on trips around the world, was taken into custody around 8:30 a.m., said FBI spokesman Marty Feely.
The request is being made under a treaty only used in criminal cases.
The federal jail in New York City where wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein took his own life is on lockdown as authorities try to determine whether someone smuggled a gun inside one of the most secure federal jails in the country.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
The town says it has concerns about traffic and public safety, but mosque leaders have concerns over Islamophobia.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano accuses MGM of "betrayal," and he raises the possibility of political influence.
Mamdani said it was too early to give President Trump credit for the release of Israeli hostages, and he apologized to members of the NYPD.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
The town says it has concerns about traffic and public safety, but mosque leaders have concerns over Islamophobia.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano accuses MGM of "betrayal," and he raises the possibility of political influence.
Mamdani said it was too early to give President Trump credit for the release of Israeli hostages, and he apologized to members of the NYPD.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
Some 32 Hillside residents are displaced and five businesses are impacted after the explosion and fire Tuesday, officials said.
A New Jersey woman thought she bought Broadway tickets to celebrate her daughter's birthday, but they were turned away at the theater.
An explosion at the corner of Maple and Conklin avenues Tuesday sparked a six-alarm fire that damaged at least six businesses.
The New Jersey governor election is coming up on Nov. 4, and Tuesday is the last day to register to change your registration status.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
The town says it has concerns about traffic and public safety, but mosque leaders have concerns over Islamophobia.
More than 40 years after the murder of Long Island teenager Theresa Fusco, prosecutors say the man responsible is finally behind bars.
The New York Department of Health has confirmed the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya in the state.
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Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Mamdani said it was too early to give President Trump credit for the release of Israeli hostages, and he apologized to members of the NYPD.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has received several job offers for after his term ends in January, a spokesperson said.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off Thursday in their first debate of the general election.
The government shutdown is in its third week as the Senate failed again to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government.
New York City Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa told CBS News President Trump should stay out of the race — arguing that he's strengthening Zohran Mamdani.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Meier and Mercer each scored in the final seconds of power plays to lift the New Jersey Devils over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.
The Islanders remain winless, having allowed 13 goals to start the season.
The Rangers had two power-play chances in the second period. Washington had one in the third.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
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It's the end of an era for the Brooklyn Mirage. The owners of the outdoor music venue want it demolished. This comes after a slew of financial and other issues for the venue, which opened in 2017. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of a Peekskill man accused of murdering a social worker who knocked on the wrong apartment door.
On Long Island, an Amazon worker made a delivery in the middle of last weekend's nor'easter. As CBS News New York's John Dias explains, neighbors are praising the employee's dedication.
The Bronx has one of the highest maternal mortality rates, and now expecting moms in need of resources are getting access to outreach on wheels. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner shows us the Womb Bus as October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
Migrants staying at the Row Hotel shelter in Midtown Manhattan have started receiving notices to leave.
