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Judge says search warrants used to seize property from ex-Prince Andrew were unlawful

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A London judge says police who searched former Prince Andrew's properties in connection to Jeffrey Epstein agreed the search warrants were unlawful…

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  • A London judge says police who searched former Prince Andrew's properties in connection to Jeffrey Epstein agreed the search warrants were unlawful…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:57:15 UTC.

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Search warrants against former prince Andrew were unlawful, court finds

British police acknowledged applying for the warrants under the wrong statutory provision, the judge said while stipulating that the misconduct investigation against the king's brother could continue.

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