Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released from custody as investigations tied to Epstein files expand

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is out of police custody but remains under investigation after U.K. authorities arrested the former prince

(NBC)- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is out of police custody but remains under investigation after U.K. authorities arrested the former prince Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Police say the arrest followed a review of documents revealed in the recent release of Jeffrey Epstein files. Mountbatten-Windsor has not been charged with a crime, but officials confirm the investigation is ongoing.

In a formal statement, King Charles pledged full support for the investigation into his brother as global reaction continues to unfold.

President Donald Trump weighed in on the arrest, calling it “a shame” and “very sad.”

Among the documents released by the U.S. Justice Department are emails Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly sent to Epstein in 2010, appearing to share British government materials following overseas visits he made as a trade envoy.

Separate allegations from the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who for years publicly accused the former prince of sexually abusing her when she was 17, resurfaced amid the renewed scrutiny. Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied those claims. Giuffre’s family responded to news of the arrest, with her sister-in-law calling it “a piece of justice that, like Virginia, has been fighting for this entire time.”

The fallout from the Epstein file release is also unfolding in the United States. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are scheduled to be deposed next week before the House Oversight Committee after photographs of the former president appeared in the documents. The Clintons have not been accused of any wrongdoing.

Billionaire Les Wexner also appeared before the committee this week regarding his past ties to Epstein. Wexner denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and has not been charged.

“I was conned by the world Olympic all-time con artist,” Wexner said during testimony. Representative Robert Garcia of California responded, saying, “I think that is bogus.”

Lawmakers say they will continue pressing for accountability as investigations on both sides of the Atlantic move forward.