Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against Thames Valley Police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police seeking to quash search warrants that led to his arrest in February, according to reports. A judicial spokesperson said a private High Court hearing would take place on Thursday. The Telegraph reported the legal action on Sunday, according to the New York Post.
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He was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in office, linked to documents on Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Justice Department.32
The arrest related to his alleged provision of confidential government information to Epstein, according to reports.23
He asked the court to determine whether officers acted lawfully, including in searches of his homes.124
The former Duke of York has been granted permission to bring the challenge, according to The Guardian.1
Mountbatten-Windsor is the younger brother of King Charles.3
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