UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein dinner party, reports say
British media reports indicate that in 2010, London police protection officers assigned to Prince Andrew were instructed to provide security at a dinner party hosted by Jeffrey Epstein at his New York home.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
Thames Valley police arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Searches are being carried out at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Mountbatten Windsor should cooperate with US authorities.
Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre said that Epstein trafficked her to Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor around 2001.
Charles had made clear his profound concern at allegations in respect of Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.
Virginia Giuffre said she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was underage.
Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
Who and where
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