WATCH: Epstein investigation in UK asks for United States cooperation

ABC News
March 19, 2026
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Scotland Yard seeks U.S. cooperation in investigation related to Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein.

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Scotland Yard, led by Sir Mark Mark Rowley, is seeking U.S. cooperation in its investigation related to former Prince Andrew. The Metropolitan Police's request comes as part of efforts to examine Andrew's conduct and potential connections to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network. Andrew has faced years of scrutiny following his association with the financier and sex offender, and stepped back from public duties in 2019 after a disastrous BBC interview about their relationship. U.S. assistance could provide crucial evidence or witness testimony relevant to the investigation. The development signals renewed law enforcement pressure on one of the British royal family's most controversial figures.

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Scotland Yard is requesting U.S. assistance to examine Prince Andrew's conduct and potential connections to Epstein's criminal network.

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