Andrew launches court action against police over Epstein raids
A judicial spokesperson said the claim seeks to quash warrants used to search two homes, and police say their misconduct investigation continues.
- On Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will appear in the High Court to challenge the legality of search warrants executed during his arrest, a judicial spokesperson confirmed.
- Thames Valley Police arrested Mountbatten-Windsor eight months ago on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Warrants issued by the Central Criminal Court allowed police to search his Sandringham Estate residence and former home at Royal Lodge. King Charles stripped his brother of royal titles last year over his association with Epstein.
- Thames Valley Police stated it would be "inappropriate for us to comment further" while legal proceedings regarding the search warrants remain active and the investigation into alleged misconduct continues.
- Mr Justice Hilliard will preside over the private High Court hearing, which focuses on a police application to restrict access to court documents; it remains unclear if Mountbatten-Windsor will attend.
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Former prince seeks judicial review of Thames Valley Police warrants that led to his arrest over misconduct in public office
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sues British police to have search warrants from his arrest invalidated
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking the police to court to challenge his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
The ex-prince Andrew has taken legal action to challenge the legality of the searches conducted by the police in February at the time of his arrest in connection with the Epstein case, and a hearing is scheduled to be held on Thursday to examine this appeal, said the judicial services on Monday.
Arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct, Charles III's brother wants the warrants that allowed searches on his property to be declared illegal. Audience is scheduled for Thursday.
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