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So what do we think will happen to Andrew, could he actually go to prison?

458 replies

cateringday · 19/02/2026 14:54

I just don’t believe it could happen. Also I’d like him to go to prison for the sex offences, that seems more important than his sharing confidential information problem.

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E4E5 · 19/02/2026 19:45

The presumption of innocence doesn’t mean we literally presume someone is innocent, it means the burden of proof is with the prosecution.

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:44

What we do know, is that he was at what is now known to be a crime scene, with a criminal, and with the knowledge that that person was a criminal.

Well you better let Scotland Yard know about the evidence you have for this. I'm sure they'll find it invaluable.

By the way - how did YOU come about this evidence?

BrownSharpie · 19/02/2026 19:42

What do I think will happen to him?

absolutely nothing.

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:41

Good grief lots of people - from ALL walks of life - are associated and often RELATED to convicted criminals!

Shall we taint them all with the same brush?

My entire stance is Innocent Until Proven Guilty.

Got a problem with that?

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:37

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:33

Because no actual crime has been committed!!!!!

It's a witch hunt.

AMW has always been an arrogant twat. Spoilt by the late Queen.

But I respect the rule of Law not mob rule, and this is turning into Mob rule, no different from the Gammon screaming in the faces of immigrants.

No different at all.

We don’t know that no crime has been committed. In much the same way that we don’t know that it hasn’t.

What we do know, is that he was at what is now known to be a crime scene, with a criminal, and with the knowledge that that person was a criminal.

You’re right, he hasn’t been found guilty of anything - but the facts are he chose to be friends with a known paedophile, knowingly.

That in itself isn’t illegal either, but let’s not pretend it screams innocence.

crasenda · 19/02/2026 19:33

Well he's just been released from police custody.

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:33

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:28

I’m not going to do that.

But if that is the case, why on this occasion does this particular man deserve the benefit of your doubt, and/or your defence?

Because no actual crime has been committed!!!!!

It's a witch hunt.

AMW has always been an arrogant twat. Spoilt by the late Queen.

But I respect the rule of Law not mob rule, and this is turning into Mob rule, no different from the Gammon screaming in the faces of immigrants.

No different at all.

Allseeingallknowing · 19/02/2026 19:32

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:26

Okay.

Since the comment was about how it’d be disappointing to see your son over a woman like that, and since we’re ignoring it was on Epstein island…

For all anyone knows she could have fainted!
And instead of helping her, he laid over her? Disappointed mum.

Or he's just finished raping her
Obviously illegal, and in the context of where he was, not unlikely. More than disappointed.

Or they were playing Twister
Clearly not, based on the picture. But I wouldn’t be disappointed about Twister, just the location he chose to play it.

Or she got pissed and passed out
See answer re fainting.

My first thought was he was on a CPR course! In reality he looks worried that she won’t wake up after ? being drugged.

ThiagoJones · 19/02/2026 19:32

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:29

Hindsight is a wonderful thing isn't it. Easy to say NOW but if your son ever moves in such circles will you be warning him off? Without any evidence? Just in case?

I mean, Andrew is old enough in the photo to know he’s keeping the wrong kind of company. He doesn’t need his mum to warn him off. He’s not an impressionable young teen, he’s a grown man who knows exactly the kind of people he’s socialising with. So yes, I would be concerned and disappointed, but I’d expect him to make the choice to stay away all by himself.

ResultsMayVary · 19/02/2026 19:31

Tinglytoes · 19/02/2026 15:29

I think he will go to prison.
The royal family will not object to that happening because they know if they do it will cost them dear.
Charles statement has made it clear Andrew is on his own ….. good.
I hope they throw away the key.

I think the royal family were given some warning his arrest would occur - him being thrown out of his home so close to his arrest, and Fergie nowhere to be seen - apparently overseas? And Charles very clear statement washing his hands of Andrew. Perhaps even Andrew's titles removed so he didn't have any Royal protection under the law (is that a thing?)

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:29

ThiagoJones · 19/02/2026 19:22

To be honest I’d be pretty upset to find out my son had even been to Epstein Island, but I guess some of us have lower standards for our kids.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing isn't it. Easy to say NOW but if your son ever moves in such circles will you be warning him off? Without any evidence? Just in case?

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:28

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:24

And I invite you to do Advanced Search on other posts of mine to see "what lengths I go for men".

Go on. I dare you.

I won't hold my breath for your retraction and apology.

I’m not going to do that.

But if that is the case, why on this occasion does this particular man deserve the benefit of your doubt, and/or your defence?

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:26

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:21

No. Why are you quoting only 1 of my scenarios?

You are not acting in good faith. Do better please.

Okay.

Since the comment was about how it’d be disappointing to see your son over a woman like that, and since we’re ignoring it was on Epstein island…

For all anyone knows she could have fainted!
And instead of helping her, he laid over her? Disappointed mum.

Or he's just finished raping her
Obviously illegal, and in the context of where he was, not unlikely. More than disappointed.

Or they were playing Twister
Clearly not, based on the picture. But I wouldn’t be disappointed about Twister, just the location he chose to play it.

Or she got pissed and passed out
See answer re fainting.

NotMeAtAll · 19/02/2026 19:26

ThereAreOnlyShadesOfGrey · 19/02/2026 16:12

I think people need to spend less time focusing on Andrew (not least because discussing this at this point could prejudice any trial if there is one), and more time asking why Andrew is being singled out here. What is it that people are using him to cover up?

There are three million pages in the Epstein files. And all the emphasis seems to be on Andrew. Why?

I don’t think there’s any doubt that Andrew is a sleaze. but IMO Andrew is by no means the main character here. And yet he seems to be being portrayed as such.

Who is this covering up and why?

And why are people on here lapping it all up in the way they are?

Because he messed with the wrong girl. If she hadn't made her allegations public, and if he hadn't denied in the ridiculous interview, and if evidence that he lied hadn't come out, things might be different.

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:24

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:19

Yes. They were playing Twister on Epstein Island.

Some women will go to any lengths for men.

And I invite you to do Advanced Search on other posts of mine to see "what lengths I go for men".

Go on. I dare you.

I won't hold my breath for your retraction and apology.

Nevermind17 · 19/02/2026 19:24

Basquervill · 19/02/2026 18:15

You think his age is relevant? Or you just use ‘ middle aged’ as a Slur?

No, I used ‘middle-aged’ as a quote, if you’d read it properly.

BMW6 · Today 15:03
No. Seriously, I'd like you to tell me what sex offences he has committed.
Being a sleazy middle aged git isn't a criminal activity.

Nevermind17 · Today 17:45
Well I’m sure he hasn’t been arrested just for being a sleazy middle-aged git. They must have something illegal on him.

Lifeomars · 19/02/2026 19:22

Simplestars · 19/02/2026 18:47

Do you think he will be able to have his favourite 🧸 with him.

😂😂😂

ThiagoJones · 19/02/2026 19:22

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:21

No. Why are you quoting only 1 of my scenarios?

You are not acting in good faith. Do better please.

To be honest I’d be pretty upset to find out my son had even been to Epstein Island, but I guess some of us have lower standards for our kids.

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:21

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:19

Yes. They were playing Twister on Epstein Island.

Some women will go to any lengths for men.

No. Why are you quoting only 1 of my scenarios?

You are not acting in good faith. Do better please.

Theunamedcat · 19/02/2026 19:21

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:17

Lost interest or was bullied out of it, because he was Prince Andrew.

Either way. I’d let the legal system do it’s duty and not buy my way out of it.

Again it was a civil suit that's not the legal system he was never going to be arrested or charged she was only ever going to be given money that's the only real outcome of a civil suit basically "im sorry you feel that way here is some cash now fuck off" is the norm for rich people

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:19

Yes. They were playing Twister on Epstein Island.

Some women will go to any lengths for men.

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:18

Well that's just it - no-one knows what the context is!

For all anyone knows she could have fainted!

Or he's just finished raping her

Or they were playing Twister

Or she got pissed and passed out

..........

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 19/02/2026 19:18

PistachioTiramisu · 19/02/2026 19:04

Nonsense - I have nothing but compassion for trafficked girls and women, but I think we all need to calm down a bit and stop over-dramatising.

Nobody is over-dramatising.

We are merely resisting your attempts at minimising.

I don't suppose MNHQ deleted your post for showing too much compassion.

SleeplessInWherever · 19/02/2026 19:17

Theunamedcat · 19/02/2026 19:14

It was never going to "go to trial" it was a civil case he was advised to settle and he did she then lost interest in having him criminally prosecuted

Lost interest or was bullied out of it, because he was Prince Andrew.

Either way. I’d let the legal system do it’s duty and not buy my way out of it.

ThiagoJones · 19/02/2026 19:15

BMW6 · 19/02/2026 19:14

Without any context? Don't be so daft.

What context makes it look like it’s all in good fun?

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