Lawmaker: Woman in Ex-Prince Andrew Photo Was Epstein Sex Trafficking Victim

Attorney General confirms redaction of victim's face under congressional law protecting sex trafficking victims

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A Democratic lawmaker has claimed that the unidentified woman pictured with former Prince Andrew in disturbing images was one of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking victims. The lawmaker confronted the Attorney General, who confirmed the woman's face was redacted under congressional laws designed to protect sex trafficking victims.

Why it matters

The revelation that the woman in the photos with Prince Andrew was an Epstein sex trafficking victim further implicates the former royal in the disgraced financier's crimes and raises questions about the extent of Prince Andrew's involvement with Epstein's sex trafficking operation.

The details

During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Ted Lieu showed two photos of Prince Andrew attending parties with Jeffrey Epstein. Lieu told Attorney General Pam Bondi that the photos depicted one of Epstein's sex trafficking victims, and Bondi confirmed the woman's face had been redacted to protect the victim under congressional law. Lieu then declared that the photos proved 'we are looking at a sex trafficking victim' and that 'anyone who patronizes Epstein's sex operation is also guilty of a crime', including Prince Andrew.

  • The disturbing images of Prince Andrew and the mystery woman were shown to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee on February 11, 2026.

The players

Rep. Ted Lieu

A Democratic lawmaker who confronted the Attorney General about the redacted photos of Prince Andrew and an Epstein sex trafficking victim.

Attorney General Pam Bondi

The Attorney General who confirmed the woman's face was redacted in the photos to protect the sex trafficking victim under congressional law.

Prince Andrew

The former royal who was pictured in disturbing images attending parties with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender.

Jeffrey Epstein

The disgraced financier who was convicted of sex trafficking and whose clients, like Prince Andrew, are also considered guilty of crimes under federal law.

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What they’re saying

“Under the federal Victims Trafficking Protection Act, not only is Jeffrey Epstein guilty, but anyone who patronizes Epstein's sex operation is also guilty of a crime.”

— Rep. Ted Lieu, Democratic Lawmaker

“That's why I find it absolutely despicable that you sought to protect Epstein's clients, like former Prince Andrew.”

— Rep. Ted Lieu, Democratic Lawmaker

What’s next

The House Judiciary Committee is expected to continue investigating Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the extent of his involvement in Epstein's sex trafficking operation.

The takeaway

This case further highlights the widespread reach of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking crimes and the need to hold all of his powerful clients accountable, including former royals like Prince Andrew, under federal sex trafficking laws.