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Prince Andrew Moves to Block Search Warrants in Epstein Inquiry
The British royal has launched legal action to quash search warrants issued as part of an investigation into his alleged misconduct linked to disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes months after his arrest on his 66th birthday.
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Prince Andrew has filed court papers seeking to overturn search warrants connected to a criminal investigation into his conduct, according to legal filings. The warrants were issued as authorities examined his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein, the late US-based financier who faced numerous criminal charges related to sexual offences before his death in custody.
Authorities arrested the former royal on February 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest marked an escalation in scrutiny of Andrew's long-standing association with Epstein, a figure at the centre of one of the most high-profile abuse cases in recent years.
The prince's legal team contends that the search warrants lack sufficient legal basis and has asked the court to invalidate them. This represents a significant development in the ongoing investigation, which has drawn considerable public attention given Andrew's standing as a member of the British royal family.
The case has intensified questions surrounding the royal's past interactions with Epstein and what officials characterize as potential abuse of his official position. Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing and has not been charged with any offence.