New Epstein Developments: Bank of America Settlement, UK Photo Emerges, Campus Protests
Bank of America reaches settlement in Epstein suit, new photo shows Prince Andrew with Epstein and Mandelson, while students protest donor ties and celebrities speak out.
Bank of America Reaches Settlement in Epstein Case
Bank of America has reached a proposed, non-binding settlement in a lawsuit alleging the bank aided Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, according to Rural Radio Network. The settlement details have not been disclosed, but it represents a significant development in ongoing civil litigation against financial institutions that maintained business relationships with Epstein.
New Photo Emerges Showing Prince Andrew with Epstein
Sky News Digital revealed what appears to be the first image from the [Epstein files](/documents) showing former Prince Andrew, former UK trade envoy Peter Mandelson, and Jeffrey Epstein together. The photograph adds new visual evidence to the documented connections between Epstein and high-profile British figures already detailed in court documents.
Campus Protests and Celebrity Commentary
Haverford College students are urging their library to remove Howard Lutnick's name due to his Epstein connections, as reported by WHYY. Meanwhile, singer Dua Lipa criticized the current discourse around the Epstein files, telling multiple outlets including Euronews and NME that it "does such a disservice to all the victims" and accused some of "trying to mask what is happening."
Additional Developments
Capitol News Illinois reported that a Madison County judge found their name in the Epstein files due to legal representation they provided. Separately, Cape and Islands radio examined how Epstein exploited the lack of scrutiny typically given to scientific donations to further his influence in academic circles. A Telegraph poll claimed half of Americans believe recent military actions were connected to Epstein files, though this appears to reference future events.