Tale of two nations: Andrew’s UK arrest highlights US passivity on Epstein files

The Guardian - World News Legal & JudicialAnalysisEN 6 min read 100% complete by David Smith in WashingtonFebruary 21, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Tale of two nations: Andrew’s UK arrest highlights US passivity on Epstein files

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The article contrasts the UK's response to the Jeffrey Epstein files with that of the US. In the UK, Prince Andrew was arrested for allegedly sharing confidential material related to Epstein, causing significant upheaval. Meanwhile, in the US, despite the release of the Epstein files implicating numerous powerful figures, there has been little legal or political accountability beyond Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction. US officials have been reluctant to pursue further investigations or provide evidence to state attorneys general. The article highlights the disparity in how the two nations are addressing the fallout from the Epstein scandal, raising questions about the US Department of Justice's role and the lack of consequences for those implicated in the US.

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Other countries, like the Brits, can hold their leaders and high-profile people accountable, yet here in the United States we continue to somehow obscure the facts.

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Several prominent Americans resigned from high-profile positions after the Epstein files revealed their relations with Epstein.

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Only Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested or convicted in the US in connection with Epstein's activities.

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Pam Bondi refused to answer questions about indictments of Epstein's co-conspirators or access to evidence for state attorneys general.

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British police arrested the former prince Andrew after allegations he shared confidential material with Jeffrey Epstein.

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epstein files 100% jeffrey epstein 90% us passivity 80% accountability 70% prince andrew 60% sex trafficking 60% ghislaine maxwell 50% arrest 50% law enforcement 40%

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