Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US

Al Jazeera Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Ali HarbFebruary 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM

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Former British royal Prince Andrew was arrested by police in the UK on February 19, 2026, sparking renewed calls for accountability for Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and investigations into his networks worldwide. The arrest comes weeks after the release of US government documents showing deep ties between Prince Andrew and Epstein, including shared government information. Reem Alsalem, UN special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, has called for independent investigations into individuals and institutions that enabled or facilitated Epstein's crimes. The UK investigation is separate from ongoing probes in the US. Millions of files related to Epstein have been released by the US government since Congress passed a law compelling the Trump administration to make the documents public. Prince Andrew was later released on Thursday.

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Arrests send “an important message that nobody is above the law”.

quote — Reem Alsalem, UN special rapporteur100% confidence

Millions of files related to Epstein have been released by the US government.

factual — Al Jazeera100% confidence

UK authorities opened an investigation into possible misconduct in public office.

factual — UK authorities100% confidence

Ex-Prince Andrew arrested in the UK.

factual — Al Jazeera100% confidence

Mountbatten-Windsor shared government information with Epstein.

factual — US government documents80% confidence

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Donald Trump ×240% Reem Alsalem ×240% UN 40% King Charles ×250% United Kingdom ×270% United States ×370% Jeffrey Epstein ×680% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ×590%

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jeffrey epstein 100% accountability 90% prince andrew 90% sex abuse 80% investigations 70% misconduct in public office 60% united kingdom 50% us government documents 50% criminal enterprise 40%