Police Investigation of Former Prince Andrew Examines Reports of Sexual Misconduct
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Thames Valley Police in Britain are continuing their investigation into former Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) regarding allegations that a woman was taken to a Windsor address in 2010 for sexual purposes.
- Prince Andrew was arrested in February over suspected misconduct in public office linked to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but he has denied wrongdoing and has not been charged.
- The investigation also involves assessing accusations that Prince Andrew shared confidential documents with Epstein during his tenure as a British trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.
- Police have engaged with the legal representative of the alleged victim to ensure any report is handled with sensitivity and respect for privacy, while also cooperating with the U.S. Justice Department on the case.
- Thames Valley Police are collaborating with other forces on a national response to the Epstein Files, encouraging victims and witnesses to come forward with information.