"Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over claims he leaked confidential documents to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest on Thursday, on his 66th birthday, following allegations, uncovered in the latest tranche of the Epstein files, the former prince had shared sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK's trade envoy."
"Policing commentator Danny Shaw said the maximum time Mr Mountbatten-Windsor could be held by police is 96 hours, though this would require multiple extensions from police and approval from a magistrates' court. He told the BBC that the former prince will be held in "a cell in a custody suite" with just "a bed and a toilet", awaiting his police interview."
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over alleged leaking of confidential documents to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest on Thursday, his 66th birthday, after allegations in the latest tranche of Epstein files that he shared sensitive information while serving as the UK's trade envoy. Images circulated showing unmarked police cars and plain-clothed officers outside Wood Farm on the King's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The force is reviewing separate allegations that a woman was trafficked to the UK by Epstein to have a sexual encounter with him. The former duke is the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested. The Crown Prosecution Service states that misconduct in public office is a common-law offence carrying a potential life sentence and requires a direct link between misconduct and abuse of official powers. Former royal status does not provide legal immunity. A policing commentator said he could be detained up to 96 hours in custody awaiting interview.
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