The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office is dominating headlines in the US.Yet some US lawmakers are asking why no Americans linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are under criminal investigation. The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith explains why US prosecutors don't seem to be any closer to bringing charges against others in relation to revelations in the Epstein files.Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein; he has not responded to the BBC's requests for comment on the specific allegations in relation to the release of millions of Epstein files in January.Video produced by Madeline Gerber; edited by Alex Foster.
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Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?
The article addresses the lack of criminal charges against Americans connected to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the release of millions of Epstein files in January. While the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is receiving significant attention, some US lawmakers are questioning why US prosecutors haven't pursued investigations into potential American accomplices of the convicted sex offender.
BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-02-19 · 21:38 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The article addresses the lack of criminal charges against Americans connected to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the release of millions of Epstein files in January. While the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is receiving significant attention, some US lawmakers are questioning why US prosecutors haven't pursued investigations into potential American accomplices of the convicted sex offender. The BBC's North America editor, Sarah Smith, explores the reasons behind the apparent lack of progress in bringing charges against others implicated in the Epstein case. Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
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Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Some US lawmakers are asking why no Americans linked to Jeffrey Epstein are under criminal investigation.
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US prosecutors don't seem to be any closer to bringing charges against others in relation to revelations in the Epstein files.
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