Overview
- The National Police Chiefs' Council confirmed a national coordination group to support several UK forces assessing allegations arising from the DOJ’s Epstein files, including access to unredacted material.
- Thames Valley Police says it is leading an assessment into possible misconduct in public office and has consulted specialist Crown prosecutors, with no timeline yet for a decision on a full criminal investigation.
- Surrey Police and the Metropolitan Police are participating in the coordinated review, while Essex Police is assessing flight logs tied to Epstein’s private flights in and out of Stansted Airport.
- Parliament’s Business and Trade Committee will meet next week to consider a probe into Andrew’s conduct as trade envoy, with the chair saying options include summoning him to give evidence.
- Hillary Clinton urged Andrew to testify before Congress as she and Bill Clinton prepare to appear publicly next week; Andrew denies wrongdoing, and Buckingham Palace says the King stands ready to support any police approach.