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To think he's going to get away with everything

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Viviennemary · 19/02/2026 19:51

Just seen AMW has been released under investigation. This is all going to come to nothing. It'll be a whitewash. How depressing.

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daisychain01 · 19/02/2026 20:12

Echobelly · 19/02/2026 20:03

I think the Royals may have been relieved when the trade envoy stuff came to light. It means he can be charged with a crime, probably serve a light sentence in a low security setting and they can say he's had his punishment and sweep the sexual stuff under the carpet.

Well seeing as he was going to get away with absolutely everything including giving away confidential information, and just lose his titles, I'd say it's better than nothing. They're hardly going to throw him in prison the way they did with Maxwell.

ThiagoJones · 19/02/2026 20:11

Vivienne1000 · 19/02/2026 20:00

He has already had his title removed, been ostracised from royal life and had it played out to the whole world. I very much doubt if he will get away with it. What about all the other men involved, are you rooting for their punishments as well? Andrew seems to be the main focus and everyone else is hiding behind the media frenzy.

I hope they’re all punished. Andrew being arrested is a step towards that. You think Andrew should be let off because there isn’t as much focus on the others?

daisychain01 · 19/02/2026 20:09

He is being questioned specifically about sharing confidential information while he was in his role as special envoy, not all the other allegations re Epstein, it's very specific. They have 24 hours to do any questioning then they must apply for an extension or release him.

presumably you do want the justice system to adhere to what they are bound to doing? Otherwise what you're saying is they can pick and choose how they follow the law, which is a scary prospect.

Echobelly · 19/02/2026 20:03

I think the Royals may have been relieved when the trade envoy stuff came to light. It means he can be charged with a crime, probably serve a light sentence in a low security setting and they can say he's had his punishment and sweep the sexual stuff under the carpet.

Figgygal · 19/02/2026 20:03

Vivienne1000 · 19/02/2026 20:00

He has already had his title removed, been ostracised from royal life and had it played out to the whole world. I very much doubt if he will get away with it. What about all the other men involved, are you rooting for their punishments as well? Andrew seems to be the main focus and everyone else is hiding behind the media frenzy.

Why are the hundreds of other men involved in this still anonymous?
Why is the only person in prison a woman?
Why are the press obsessed with hounding Andrew into the grave? Hes lost everything already his life is about the only thing left

EdwinStarrTheBackStreetsNSoul · 19/02/2026 20:03

Vivienne1000 · 19/02/2026 20:00

He has already had his title removed, been ostracised from royal life and had it played out to the whole world. I very much doubt if he will get away with it. What about all the other men involved, are you rooting for their punishments as well? Andrew seems to be the main focus and everyone else is hiding behind the media frenzy.

You're correct Epstein had many visitors way more powerful than Andy boy.
They all need taken down.

whatdoidonowffs · 19/02/2026 20:01

If he gets prosecuted it won’t be enough for some and if he doesn’t due to lack of evidence people will say it’s a cover up

EdwinStarrTheBackStreetsNSoul · 19/02/2026 20:01

The photo of him on BBC news as being just released.
He looks haunted/shell shocked I think he knows he's fucked and the games up.

Vivienne1000 · 19/02/2026 20:00

Viviennemary · 19/02/2026 19:51

Just seen AMW has been released under investigation. This is all going to come to nothing. It'll be a whitewash. How depressing.

He has already had his title removed, been ostracised from royal life and had it played out to the whole world. I very much doubt if he will get away with it. What about all the other men involved, are you rooting for their punishments as well? Andrew seems to be the main focus and everyone else is hiding behind the media frenzy.

Createausername1970 · 19/02/2026 20:00

They arrested him and questioned him. People are often released at this point. I expect they are compiling evidence. These things take time, and need to otherwise people get off on a technicality.

Whether he ever sees the inside of a prison cell, only time will tell.

But he certainly isn't getting away with anything. He is sunk, personally and professionally and is a laughing stock all over the internet and social media.

If he takes another way out, I wouldn't be surprised.

ilovesooty · 19/02/2026 19:58

SomedayIllBeSaturdayNight · 19/02/2026 19:55

Because the let him go? You know that is normal police procedure and tells you nothing right?

Exactly. They can only keep him in custody for a limited period before charging him anyway. I don't see why his release should mean a whitewash.

SomedayIllBeSaturdayNight · 19/02/2026 19:55

Because the let him go? You know that is normal police procedure and tells you nothing right?

AngelicInnocent · 19/02/2026 19:53

Its perfectly normal for suspects to be bailed or released whilst investigations are ongoing.

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