Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over Epstein files arrest
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against police in the UK over his arrest in relation to the Epstein files.
The former Duke of York was arrested on the King’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in February.
The ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at one of his homes in the UK. A Current Affair
He was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office after allegations surfaced that he shared sensitive information with the paedophile financier when he was UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011.
The former prince was photographed in the back seat of a car, ducking from cameras, as he was driven back from the police station 12 hours later.
No charges have been laid and Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing.
On Monday, Britain’s judicial office confirmed Mountbatten-Windsor had asked a judge to determine whether the Thames Valley Police’s actions towards him were lawful.
He lodged a judicial review in connection with the search warrants that allowed police to raid his temporary home in Sandringham and former residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor.
The judicial office said a private court hearing would take place in the UK High Court on Thursday.
Thames Valley Police confirmed on Monday the force was engaged in legal proceedings in relation to the issuing of warrants.
The former prince was the first senior member of the British royal family to be arrested in modern history.
King Charles III stripped his brother of his titles and honours due to his association with Epstein, leaving Andrew to live in exile at Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate since April.
According to The Telegraph in the UK, this is the first time a member of the British royal family has challenged the lawfulness of criminal proceedings against them since the trial of Charles I in 1649.
- Reported with wires
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