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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maya Yang in New York

Judge dismisses Prince Andrew case after royal and accuser agree settlement

Prince Andrew in April last year. Last month, Andrew agreed to settle the civil suit filed by Giuffre regarding allegations of sexual assault.
Prince Andrew in April last year. Last month, Andrew agreed to settle the civil suit filed by Virginia Giuffre regarding allegations of sexual assault. Photograph: Steve Parsons/AP

A US judge on Tuesday ordered that Virginia Giuffre’s lawsuit against Britain’s Prince Andrew in New York be dismissed after the two parties reached a settlement, a court filing showed.

US district judge Lewis Kaplan signed court papers dismissing the August lawsuit after lawyers on both sides asked him to do so. The judge had given them until 17 March to complete the deal or he would set a trial date.

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