They believe they have a genuine argument to get this case thrown out

Sarah, 62, yesterday declared it was “onwards and upwards” as she returned from a skiing holiday in Verbier, Switzerland, at the £17million chalet the Duke is having to sell to pay his legal bills, which have topped £2million.

The Duke has always “absolutely and categorically” denied the allegations against him. But the

CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN A seConD juror from the ghislaine maxwell trial claimed to have been sexually abused as a child and spoke of the experience during deliberations.

in a Us newspaper interview, the anonymous panel member said they believed the revelation had helped to shape the jury’s discussions.

they came forward as juror scotty David, 35, appointed a lawyer after he

Queen will not pay her son’s costs and “would not assist” him in paying a financial settlement to Giuffre.

It has been claimed a $5million – £3.7million – out of court settlement would be turned down by Giuffre, leaving the Duke at risk of a far higher payout if her case goes ahead in the autumn and is settled by a jury.

Previously, Spencer Kuvin, a lawyer for some of Epstein’s victims, told our admitted telling of his sexual abuse during deliberations.

maxwell’s sex trafficking conviction now hangs by a thread as her defence team claimed it was a mistrial.

this week David said he helped the jury understand the accusers were telling the truth despite being unable to recall certain details.

yesterday, it emerged the juror had sister paper the Daily Mirror if Andrew is found guilty the damages could “easily” top £14million. He said: “A jury is not limited by anything.

“To punish somebody worth a billion dollars, you have got to hit them in their pockets and punish them accordingly.”

If Judge Kaplan does decide that the case should go to trial, insiders have said the option to settle out of not told the court he was a sexual assault victim when asked during his selection. earlier, the manhattan finance worker, who is not identified by his surname, said he had not revealed his history as it had not been Juror Scotty asked on the questionnaire. David got a lawyer when it was pointed out it did, David said he did not remember it but answered all questions “honestly”. court “remains on the table”. One source said: “No discussions have been had regarding a financial settlement – the Duke wants to clear his name.

“This is a US civil litigation, being fought in a US court with US lawyers – and given that the vast majority of US civil litigation is settled out of court, it would always remain an option on the table.” it has since emerged he had answered “no” on the questionnaire.

Us state Attorney Damian williams has called for the manhattan court, overseen by Judge Alison nathan, to “conduct an inquiry”.

he claimed the public statements “merit attention” by officials.

maxwell, 60, convicted last week of procuring, grooming and trafficking minors for sex with Jeffrey epstein, faces up to 65 years’ jail if sentenced.