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This episode analyzes the arrests of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson over public office misconduct allegations in the UK.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, and Peter Mandelson are at the centre of major breaking news in the United Kingdom, following their arrests in connection with ongoing misconduct in public office investigations. Both men have been arrested and questioned by police. Both have since been released. No charges have been brought. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has consistently denied wrongdoing in relation to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Peter Mandelson has not publicly addressed the allegations in detail, but it has been reported that he denies acting unlawfully or using public office for personal financial gain. This is True Criminals. In this True Criminals Briefing, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero analyse the latest developments in one of the biggest UK political and royal stories in recent years. From the dramatic arrest of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor at his home on the Sandringham estate, to Peter Mandelson being taken in for hours of police questioning before being released on bail, this episode breaks down exactly what happened, why police acted, and what comes next. The investigations centre on suspected misconduct in public office, a…

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Hosts: Martin Brunt, Helen Fospero

Topics covered

• public office misconduct
• arrests
• political news
• royal news
• investigations
• UK politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jeffrey Epstein

Places: United Kingdom, Sandringham estate

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