For someone like the former Prince Andrew, the idea of jail may seem absurd. Whatever he did, he lived with impunity and was protected by the British royal family into which he was born. That may be why he looked so shocked in photos taken outside a police station when he was released after being interrogated for 11 hours. Now, with the investigation into his dealings with Epstein and his misconduct in public office, there is a real possibility that he will face jail time. Andrew reportedly wasn’t too happy about this.
RadarOnline.com reports that he is looking to hide “under the coattails” of his former agent, David Stern. Stern, who is reportedly mentioned more than 7,400 times in the new batch of Epstein files, lives in Abu Dhabi. He is said to be a close friend of both Andrew and Epstein.
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Emails show Stern wrote to Epstein: “I’m always on your team!” and called him a “boss” and a “good friend.” He also informed Epstein of Andrew’s movements, sharing details of itineraries and trade trips. Now, a source familiar with the investigation into Andrew’s ties to Epstein says: “The frequency with which Stern’s name appears in the documents immediately elevated him from a fringe figure to someone who investigators believe is central to understanding how these networks operate.”
“As such, we are actively working to determine his location and assess whether he is willing (or forced) to cooperate with any formal investigation.”
It’s unclear whether Andrew and Stern are still in touch, but there’s been speculation the former prince may seek refuge with Stern. He currently lives at Wood Farm, Sandringham, where he moved after leaving Royal Villa. An insider told the media, “If Andrew manages to escape to a place like Abu Dhabi, it will be very difficult to investigate him further. He is now basically considered a flight risk.”
Andrew was arrested on February 19, his 66th birthday, and police raided a number of properties linked to him. He remains under investigation for misconduct in public office over his correspondence with Epstein, in which he reportedly shared highly confidential information he knew from his role as Britain’s trade envoy.
The maximum penalty for this offense is life imprisonment.
King Charles issued a statement immediately after his brother’s arrest, saying: “It was with the deepest concern that I learned of the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the suspicions of misconduct in a public office. What follows now is a full, fair and proper process for this matter to be investigated in an appropriate manner by the appropriate agencies.”
He added: “As I have said before, they have our full, wholehearted support and cooperation. Let me be clear: the law must take its course. It would be inappropriate for me to comment further on this matter as this process continues. In the meantime, my family and I will continue to fulfill our responsibilities to serve all of you.”
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