Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has initiated legal proceedings against Thames Valley Police, contesting the validity of the warrants that were utilized to search his residences in connection with an investigation tied to Epstein.
The former prince filed for a judicial review regarding the legality of search warrants that were executed in February at his home located on the Sandringham Estate and at his previous residence, Royal Lodge in Windsor, as indicated by The Telegraph.
King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against police in England over his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations from the Epstein files in the United States. https://t.co/UuWvywppSX
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A judge from the high court has approved the request, and a private hearing will take place on Thursday to determine whether specific documents related to the review will be made available to the public.
As part of their inquiry, investigators spent several days at Mountbatten-Windsor’s homes, collecting documents and various items.
His legal representatives are focusing on disputing the legitimacy of the warrants that allowed the searches at his properties.
On the day he turned 66, Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on allegations of misconduct in public office, shortly after information from the Epstein files suggested he may have disclosed confidential details. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Thames Valley Police, in a statement to The Telegraph, mentioned, “While our investigation into misconduct in public office continues, we are involved in legal proceedings regarding warrants that were earlier obtained from the Central Criminal Court.”
The Washington Post noted that this marks the first instance of a royal family member legally challenging the validity of criminal proceedings against them since the trial of Charles I in 1649.
