As the world digests the latest Jeffrey Epstein document dump released just before Christmas 2025, Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda has issued a direct challenge to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: come to the United States and answer questions about your ties to the convicted sex offender. Lacerda’s demand, made in the wake of newly public emails and investigative notes, underscores a growing chorus of voices refusing to let the scandal fade.
The Brazilian-born survivor, trafficked by Epstein for three years beginning at age 14, told The Guardian that justice has been “delayed for far too long.” She argued that Mountbatten-Windsor, accused by the late Virginia Giuffre of sexual abuse, must face scrutiny in the U.S., where much of Epstein’s criminal enterprise operated. Lacerda lamented the protection seemingly afforded to powerful individuals, questioning why allegations against the former prince have not led to formal questioning despite years of evidence.
Adding fuel to the fire, Brad Edwards—longtime lawyer for Giuffre, who took her own life in April 2025—delivered a blistering assessment. “Anyone who ever gave any credence to the denials of Virginia’s claims by Epstein, Maxwell, or Andrew should be ashamed of themselves,” Edwards stated. He hailed Giuffre as an “extraordinarily brave hero” whose posthumous memoir exposed the entitlement and abuse she endured. The new files, including apparent correspondence between Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell seeking “inappropriate” connections, lend credence to claims of a wider network.
Giuffre’s allegations centered on being forced into sexual encounters with Mountbatten-Windsor in 2001, when she was underage under U.S. law. Though he settled her 2021 civil suit for a substantial sum and donated to her charity—without admitting guilt—the former royal’s denials have been increasingly questioned. Recent disclosures reveal U.S. authorities once considered compelling his testimony, citing evidence of his presence during victim interactions and knowledge of recruitment tactics.
Mountbatten-Windsor, now living a reclusive life after losing his titles and royal patronages, has seen his reputation further tarnished. In October 2025, he voluntarily relinquished remaining honors, acknowledging the “continued accusations” as a distraction to King Charles III’s reign. Yet, survivors like Lacerda argue this falls short of true accountability.
The latest Justice Department release, encompassing thousands of pages, highlights transatlantic failures in pursuing Epstein’s enablers. Lacerda criticized how Giuffre was “ignored” during her lifetime, with meaningful action only following her tragic death and memoir’s release. Edwards urged reconsideration of past skepticism, noting the files suggest “deeper connections” than previously admitted.
This resurgence comes as other Epstein associates face ongoing fallout—Maxwell remains imprisoned, and unrelated figures like Donald Trump appear in flight logs without new allegations. For Mountbatten-Windsor, however, the focus remains personal: a famous 2001 photo with Giuffre and Maxwell, his disastrous 2019 BBC interview, and now these emails.
Advocates hope the momentum will push for unredacted releases and potential congressional involvement. Lacerda’s voice represents many survivors who continue Giuffre’s legacy, demanding not just words but actions. In an era of heightened awareness about power imbalances, Edwards’ call for shame targets those who once dismissed victims—a poignant reminder that silence enables injustice.
As 2025 ends, the Epstein saga proves enduring, with Lacerda and Edwards ensuring Giuffre’s story—and the quest for truth—persists.
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