British Detectives Want Epstein Files — But Washington Holds the Keys (5/25/26)

Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Jeffrey Epstein are reportedly being slowed down by the U.S. Department of Justice, with British investigators still waiting on original Epstein-related documents they believe are necessary before they can make charging decisions. The investigation is said to involve questions about Andrew’s conduct during his years as a U.K. trade envoy, including whether sensitive or confidential material may have been passed to Epstein, as well as broader allegations of sexual misconduct and corruption. The central frustration, according to the reporting, is that British police may not be able to move the case toward a decision on charges until 2027 because key material remains in American hands.The story frames the delay as another example of the Epstein case being trapped inside institutional bottlenecks, where public pressure for answers keeps colliding with slow-moving legal processes, international evidence-sharing, and claims about what can or cannot be released. Andrew denies the allegations, but the investigation appears to have widened beyond one isolated claim and into a broader review of his relationship with Epstein, his official role, and whether that role creates a viable misconduct case under U.K. law. The result is a politically explosive limbo: British detectives are reportedly trying to build a case, but without the underlying DOJ material, they may be stuck waiting while one of the most high-profile Epstein-linked investigations drags into another year.To contact me:[email protected]:Andrew detectives probing his links with Jeffrey Epstein are being frustrated by US Department of Justice and won't be able to decide on charges before 2027 | Daily Mail Online