Freshly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents have reignited controversy surrounding Prince Andrew, detailing bizarre claims of the royal using a Spitting Image-style puppet caricature of himself to grope young women in the disgraced financier’s New York mansion. The 300,000-page release, made public in late 2025, includes testimony and accounts that paint a disturbing picture of events inside Epstein’s opulent home.

Central to the revelations is Virginia Giuffre, Epstein’s accuser who tragically took her own life earlier in 2025. In her memoir Nobody’s Girl, Giuffre recounted an incident where Andrew allegedly cupped her breast using the latex puppet made in his likeness. “When Andrew cupped my breast with a doll made in his image, I only giggled away,” she wrote, describing a moment that underscored the surreal and allegedly predatory atmosphere.

Another accuser, Johanna Sjoberg, provided similar testimony in a 2016 deposition. She claimed that while sitting on Andrew’s lap, the group playfully—but inappropriately—used the puppet’s hands to touch Giuffre’s breast, while Andrew simultaneously placed his hand on hers. The puppet, a satirical prop reminiscent of the British TV show Spitting Image, was photographed propped on a sofa in Epstein’s home, visible in the background of images featuring Ghislaine Maxwell.

These accounts emerge amid broader disclosures from the files, which include photos of Andrew in compromising social settings. One image shows him sprawled across the laps of multiple women at a 2000 party on the Sandringham estate, with Maxwell standing nearby. Others capture him with Epstein and Maxwell at high-profile events like Royal Ascot. Notably, some images were heavily redacted, including one featuring Donald Trump and Melania that was removed entirely, fueling victim frustration over transparency.

The documents also suggest Andrew could have been called as a witness in a 2017 sex-trafficking case against Epstein, highlighting his deep ties to the convicted pedophile. Prince Andrew has consistently and vehemently denied all allegations of wrongdoing, maintaining his innocence throughout the scandal that has plagued him for years.

Giuffre’s earlier civil lawsuit against Andrew resulted in an out-of-court settlement, stripping him of royal patronages and military titles. Yet these new details—particularly the eccentric puppet element—add a layer of absurdity to the serious accusations of sexual misconduct. Victims and advocates express outrage at the redactions, arguing they obscure full accountability for those in Epstein’s circle.

The release comes at a sensitive time for the British monarchy, already navigating public scrutiny. Andrew’s associations with Epstein led to his effective exile from royal duties, a fall from grace for the once-favored son of Queen Elizabeth II. As more files surface, questions persist about the extent of elite involvement in Epstein’s network.

This latest chapter serves as a grim reminder of the enduring fallout from Epstein’s crimes, with allegations continuing to shadow powerful figures long after his 2019 death. While denials stand firm, the vivid testimonies ensure the controversy remains far from resolved.