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  "id": 12132654,
  "title": "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over Epstein files arrest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-takes-police-to-court-over-epstein-files",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:37:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1548345/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-takes-police-court-over-epstein-files-arrest"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is taking legal action against the police for his arrest in February over allegations of misconduct in public office. The former prince is challenging the search warrants that led to his arrest for allegedly sending confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police, which conducted the arrest, has confirmed it is involved in legal proceedings but has provided no further details. Mountbatten-Windsor, who served as a special representative for trade between 2001 and 2011, has consistently denied any wrongdoing and stated he regrets their friendship with Epstein. His lawyer has declined to comment on the matter. Following his arrest, Mountbatten-Windsor resigned from all royal duties in 2019 and was stripped of his titles and honours by his older brother last October due to further revelations about their relationship. Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019, with his death ruled a suicide. The judicial office has scheduled a hearing on Thursday to address the police's attempt to limit access to court documents.",
  "summary": "LONDON: King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is taking the police to court to challenge his arrest in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.",
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        "title": "Hearing to take place after Andrew launches legal action against police over arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/hearing-to-take-place-after-andrew-launches-legal-action-against",
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        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Ex-Prince Andrew Files Legal Challenge Over Police Searches, Arrest In Epstein Case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ex-prince-andrew-files-legal-challenge-over-police-searches-arrest-in",
        "published": "2026-10-05T10:26:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Former prince Andrew takes police to court over arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/former-prince-andrew-takes-police-to-court-over-arrest-12137364",
        "published": "2026-10-05T10:46:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Former prince Andrew takes police to court over arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/former-prince-andrew-takes-police-to-court-over-arrest",
        "published": "2026-10-05T10:46:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor challenges UK police over Epstein-linked arrest | What we know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-challenges-uk-police-over-epstein-linked",
        "published": "2026-10-05T11:49:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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