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Police Investigate Former Prince Andrew and Epstein's Balmoral Visits

Police Scotland says enquiries into Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's time at the estate are at a very early stage; Mountbatten-Windsor denies wrongdoing and is uncharged over Epstein.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOn this Friday, October 30: Scottish police open enquiries into Epstein's time at Balmoral. Alaska's two Dan Sullivans draw federal investigations.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd calls for reparations grow as King Charles tours the Caribbean. Our lead story tonight comes from Scotland.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPolice Scotland is investigating the time Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spent at Balmoral, the royal estate, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Chip Darnell has the details.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThank you, Hank. Police Scotland says it has received information and active enquiries are ongoing, but these are at a very early stage.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIts statement did not name Mountbatten-Windsor, Epstein or Maxwell, ABC News reports. Epstein and Maxwell reportedly stayed at Balmoral in nineteen ninety-nine, at Andrew's invitation.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBuckingham Palace says it does not speak for him and cannot comment on an ongoing police investigation.

  7. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCNN reports he has vehemently denied any wrongdoing in his dealings with Epstein. He has not been charged with any crimes linked to Epstein.

  8. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and released under investigation. Chip Darnell, BBN News, reporting.

  9. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThanks, Chip. Police say the estate enquiries are early. The palace says it cannot comment. Everyone agrees on the timing, then.

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