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Search warrants for former prince Andrew's homes were unlawful, UK court rules

Police who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of investigations into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have…

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According to France 24, police who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of investigations into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have agreed the search warrants were unlawful, a London judge said Thursday.

The 66-year-old younger brother of King Charles II was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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France 24
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UK, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein
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