Subject: Re: Independent: Prince Andrew: Refusal to talk to Epstein investigators ‘straining relations between UK and America’ Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:18:16 +0000 Inline-Images: image001.png I'm on On Aug 12, 2021, at 11:11 AM, We are free before 12. What is the best number to reach you? Alternatively we can use the following dial-in when you are ready: ## Thanks From: [CRM]| **Sent:** Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:58 AM (USANYS) Subject: RE: Independent: Prince Andrew: Refusal to talk to Epstein investigators ‘straining relations between UK and America’ Sorry – Just getting through the piles of email. I am around for the next hour or so, then later tonight. Anything soon work for you? Thx U. S. Department of Justice Attaché - London United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US From: (USANYS) **Sent:** Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:53 PM To: (CRM) EFTA00086773 You guys have a moment for a brief call this morning? The Ambassador is concerned about the attached story, and I wanted to see if you have any sense of where this is coming from. Is this coming from victims' counsel? Anyone in your shop decided to push this? The quote from the State Department yesterday in the NY Times was unhelpful (and I let them know it – I think it came from someone spouting off on the European Desk). I also had the following email from the UKCA yesterday: We are aware that a civil case has been filed in New York concerning the Epstein investigation with the material witness as the defendant. Please can you let us know what impact this has on the material witness's current status, as a witness, in the criminal investigation and in relation to the MLA request. I think they are asking whether, in light of the recent allegations, is now a suspect instead of a witness (in British parlance). I was going to respond with one word “none” but thought I should check first. I am around today whenever you can chat. The earlier the better because the Amb is keen to sort this out. Thanks, U. S. Department of Justice Attaché - London United States Embassy