A UK High Court has ruled that search warrants used by Thames Valley Police to raid Prince Andrew's homes in February were unlawful. The warrants, linked to an investigation into alleged abuse of office connected to Jeffrey Epstein, have been quashed. Police admitted the legal error but requested to retain seized items. Andrew, arrested and released on his 66th birthday, denies all allegations.
This period saw a new legal twist in the Epstein-linked saga. A UK High Court judge ruled that search warrants used by Thames Valley Police to raid Prince Andrew's properties in February were unlawful and quashed them; police admitted the error but asked to keep seized items. The warrants were part of an investigation into alleged abuse of office linked to Andrew's association with Epstein, and Andrew denies all allegations.
This period saw a new legal confrontation in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's associates. Billionaire Leon Black sued the U.S. House Oversight Committee, refusing to comply with subpoenas for nondisclosure agreements related to the $158 million in fees he paid Epstein. Black argues the subpoenas exceed the committee's authority and is refusing to appear for a deposition.
During this period, President Trump threatened to withdraw his Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche after Republican Senators blocked a committee vote. Senators Cornyn and Tillis are demanding changes to a $1.8 billion IRS settlement involving Trump. Trump indicated he may wait until the senators leave office next year, risking a Democratic Senate takeover.
A UK High Court judge ruled that search warrants used by Thames Valley Police to raid Prince Andrew’s Sandringham estate and Windsor lodge in February were unlawful. Police admitted the error but requested to keep seized items. The warrants were part of an investigation into alleged abuse of office linked to Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew, arrested and released on his 66th birthday, denies all allegations.
Billionaire Apollo Global Management co-founder Leon Black has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. House Oversight Committee, challenging subpoenas for nondisclosure agreements related to his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Black is refusing to appear for a scheduled deposition, arguing the subpoenas exceed the committee’s authority. The committee is investigating the $158 million in fees Black paid Epstein and broader connections to the disgraced financier.
President Trump suggested temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. Attorney General after Republican Senators Cornyn and Tillis blocked a committee vote. The holdouts demand changes to a $1.8 billion IRS settlement granting Trump immunity from audits. Blanche can remain acting AG, but Trump may wait until the senators leave office next year, risking a Democratic Senate takeover.