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On his 66th birthday Prince Andrew was arrested who now holds the Duke of York title as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The police took him into custody because they believe he violated his public service duties during the ongoing investigation which connects to the Jeffrey Epstein criminal case.
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The news broke via a social media post from Pop Base which confirmed reports from major outlets like the BBC and CNN. The legal situation has reached a critical point for the disgraced royal who has faced multiple accusations since his first connection with Epstein.
One user noted the ironic timing “Getting arrested on your birthday is crazy” which he accompanied with a crying-laughing emoji.
The other commenter declared the situation to be overdue justice, “Arrested On His Birthday Is A Level Of Karma You Cannot Script.” “From Palace Privilege To Police Custody, This Is What Happens When Power Finally Runs Out Of Protection.”
The arrest immediately drew comparisons to the lack of high-profile arrests in the United States following the release of Epstein-related documents. “Amazing Andrew is arrested, Germany, UK and Norway act on Epstein files but in USA NOT one person is is even questioned,” wrote EllisDarryl.
The people who reacted to the situation expressed their opinions in direct language while they insisted on strict penalties. “THROW AWAY THE KEY,” stated glindaupland simply.
Another user, vanagouveia, expressed disbelief at the specific charge. “out of all the crimes he comitted THAT’S what gets his white soggy a in jail???????? lol”
The arrest also led to discussions about how people view the Royal Family. “Never a dull moment for the Royal Family….Prince Andrew’s arrest raises serious questions about accountability at the highest levels” one user said.
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The public expressed uncertainty about whether he would face appropriate consequences. “Prince Andrew will get Teflon Don treatment” which he will receive throughout his life. This situation has drawn attention to figures like Donald Trump mentioned in the files. Calls for a full investigation, similar to those made by Jasmine Crockett, continue. Meanwhile, some media coverage, such as a bizarre segment on Fox News, has been criticized for its handling of the topic.