"Take Accountability": Hollywood Legend Slams Andrew Amid Legal Battle With UK Police
The Hollywood A-lister's strong remarks against Andrew came in while attending a New York event advocating for the release of additional Epstein files.
In an unusual turn of events, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police. His aim is to quash search warrants tied to his arrest over alleged misconduct in public office, specifically claiming that he unlawfully shared sensitive information with the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. A private High Court hearing is scheduled for Thursday to examine the legality of the police's searches and address a request to restrict access to court documents. Meanwhile, an outspoken Hollywood A-lister has once again targeted the former duke over his alleged ties to the case, urging him to come clean.
Robert De Niro has advised Mountbatten-Windsor to 'take accountability' for his friendship with Epstein, as the former Duke continues to deny any wrongdoing. De Niro also urged him to withdraw his legal action against UK police regarding search warrants used to enter his property. "Of course, everybody who was involved should. He should drop his lawsuit," the Casino actor said when asked by The Sun if Andrew should apologize for his actions.
De Niro made the comments at a New York event advocating for the release of additional Epstein files. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his 66th birthday after detectives raided his cottage on the Sandringham estate and Royal Lodge in Windsor, his former residence. His request for a judicial review marks the first time a royal has challenged the legality of criminal proceedings since Charles I in 1649.
"We are engaged in legal proceedings in relation to warrants previously obtained from the Central Criminal Court. As these legal proceedings are currently ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further," Thames Valley police said in a statement. They also stated that the investigation is ongoing and they are collaborating with the U.S. Department of Justice to gather additional information. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace made it clear that no taxpayer or royal funds are backing the former duke's legal actions. Andrew has been warned that the private allowance he receives from King Charles cannot be used to finance his court battle, despite the King continuing to fund his living costs and accommodation.
According to the BBC, Nick Vamos, a criminal lawyer, noted that even if Andrew manages to quash the search warrants, it may not be a clear victory. He explained that legal challenges over warrants are common and that even if police lose due to a technicality, they may still be allowed to keep seized materials. In such cases, authorities can request permission from the Crown Court to retain the evidence if there are immediate grounds to seize it again.
