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Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?
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Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?

BBC World · Feb 19, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.

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The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office is dominating headlines in the US.Yet some US lawmakers are asking why no Americans linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are under criminal investigation. The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith explains why US prosecutors don't seem to be any closer to bringing charges against others in relation to revelations in the Epstein files.Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein; he has not responded to the BBC's requests for comment on the specific allegations in relation to the release of millions of Epstein files in January.Video produced by Madeline Gerber; edited by Alex Foster.

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