EFTA00174989.pdf

. (LO) (FBI)" Subject: Media interest in possible interview of Prince Andrew related to Epstein case --- UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:33:46 +0000 Importance: Normal Classification: UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to let you know that the BBC contacted the US Embassy press office last night asking if the FBI would like to comment on the fact that "the FBI is expanding its investigation into Prince Andrew." It has been widely reported in the press here in the last 12 —18 hours that Prince Andrew has declined an invitation to be interviewed by the FBI. If you could lend any clarity to this for our situational awareness, we would be grateful. Obviously, we advised the Embassy press office that the FBI wouldn't be providing any comment from London, and the DCM has also directed that no comment be provided from the embassy. Legat London does not intend to engage with the press here in the UK on this matter, and if it becomes necessary we will advise the Embassy press office to direct all inquiries regarding the FBI to the National Press Office at FBIHQ. We wanted to bring this to your attention and we know that often these stories can be whipped up in the press in a number of ways out of our control. Anything related to Prince Andrew and this scandal makes it into the media here and the intensity/scrutiny of media attention ebbs and flows with every new rumor. We just wanted to let you know if you need anything from Legat London or support from UK LE, please reach out to myself and/or ALAI John Illia — we manage all criminal programs here. Additionally, if you are aware of any potential investigative activity occurring in the UK (ie an interview of Prince Andrew or any victim interviews) - anything you can do to keep us in the loop regarding the UK related aspects of the case is appreciated. Please let me know if you need anything from here. Thanks, Joe Assistant Legal Attaché LEGAT Office London Desk: Cell: UK Cell: UNet: SCINet/JWICS: EFTA00174989 Classification: UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO EFTA00174990