FBI Clears Prince Andrew in Epstein Probe, Declares “No Client List” Exists

The FBI has officially closed its investigation into Prince Andrew’s ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, finding no evidence of wrongdoing by the Duke of York or any other “uncharged third parties.”

A two-page memo, obtained by Axios, concludes a systematic review found nothing to support allegations that Epstein was murdered, maintained a so-called “client list,” or blackmailed prominent figures.

The memo states unequivocally: “We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.”

This decision comes more than five years after Prince Andrew faced intense scrutiny from US prosecutors, who accused him of refusing to cooperate regarding his association with Epstein. In 2020, then-US attorney Geoffrey Berman publicly accused the Duke of “zero cooperation,” despite Andrew’s insistence that he was never contacted.

The controversy intensified in 2021 when Virginia Giuffre filed a civil suit alleging she had been trafficked by Epstein and sexually abused by Prince Andrew as a minor. The case was settled out of court in 2022, with the Duke paying an estimated $12 million while maintaining his innocence.

The FBI memo also rebuffs conspiracy theories that have swirled since Epstein’s 2019 death, confirming the medical examiner’s finding of suicide and noting that no unauthorized persons entered Epstein’s prison area that night.

The document specifically rejects persistent claims—amplified by political figures including allies of Donald Trump and even current FBI Director Kash Patel—that Epstein was murdered or kept a secret “client list.”

Public figures like Elon Musk reacted sharply to the findings, with Musk posting on X: “This is the final straw.” Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna echoed public frustration, calling the memo “a complete disappointment.”

The memo makes it clear that no further charges will be filed in connection to the Epstein case. Epstein’s former partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, continues to serve a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking.

The Department of Justice’s memo further emphasizes that no additional Epstein-related material will be disclosed, stating: “No further disclosure is appropriate or warranted,” and firmly shutting down speculation about the release of any alleged “client list.”