Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor attacks British police over Epstein-related arrests | What we know

King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is taking legal action against police to challenge his arrest in February over allegations he sent confidential government documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, The Telegraph reported.

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The case relates to his time as Britain’s special representative for trade between 2001 and 2011, when he allegedly shared official documents with Epstein.

Britain’s coroner’s office said Monday that a hearing in the case is scheduled for Thursday.

Mountbatten-Windsor is seeking to quash search warrants issued as part of a police investigation.

Police confirm court proceedings

Thames Valley Police, who made the arrests, confirmed they were involved in the legal proceedings but declined to comment further.

The judiciary said Thursday’s hearing would also cover a request by the police to restrict access to some court documents, as reported by the BBC.

The hearing will initially be held in private.

Police previously said they were working with the US Department of Justice to obtain information relevant to the investigation, according to the BBC.

Epstein junction in the center of the probe

Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied wrongdoing in relation to Epstein and has said she regrets their friendship.

The investigation follows the release of documents from Epstein’s files by the US Department of Justice. Among the material were emails believed to show Mountbatten-Windsor shared official documents with Epstein and others while serving as Britain’s trade envoy.

Detectives also indicated that the sexual misconduct allegations could potentially form part of a wider investigation into suspected misconduct in public office.

Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and honors

Mountbatten-Windsor was forced to step down from royal duties in 2019 following extensive scrutiny of his links to Epstein.

His links to the disgraced financier have come under renewed scrutiny after documents suggested the relationship continued past the point he publicly indicated it had ended.

King Charles then stripped his brother of his royal titles and honors last October.

Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019, which was later ruled a suicide.