Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as King says 'law must take its course' - live updates
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It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Police say King Charles’s brother is in custody and officers are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk - read the police statement in full

  • dfyx@lemmy.helios42.deEnglish
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    1 day ago

    That was probably the best angle to start an in-depth investigation into his dealings with Epstein. Evidence that comes to light during that investigation can still be used for additional charges.

    • Kraiden@piefed.socialEnglish
      71·
      1 day ago

      Max sentence is life imprisonment, so I guess I shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth, but it would still be nice to call a spade a spade… and other idioms

      • KoboldCoterie@pawb.socialEnglish
        10·
        1 day ago

        Might be a matter of what they can prove definitively. Better to hit him with a charge they know will stick than one that he has a chance to wiggle out from.