Former Prince Andrew Is First Epstein Associate Arrested

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Richard C. Young
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HRH Prince Andrew, The Duke of York and HRH The Duchess of York at airport, 1988. Queensland State Archives.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested in relation to emails and documents released as part of the Epstein-file dump. The Thames Valley Police, who arrested Mountbatten-Windsor, released a statement:

Thames Valley Police has opened an investigation into the offence of misconduct in public office.

As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2), at approximately 8am, arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

The man remains in police custody at this time.

We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: “Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.

“It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.

“We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”

Fox & Friends discussed the arrest this morning: