Mountbatten-Windsor Investigation Expands, Title Removed

0:00It's March 19, here's your entertainment news in two minutes. Police are expanding their investigation into Andrew Mountbad and Windsor beyond the initial charge of misconduct in public office. The former Duke of York was arrested on his 66th birthday and released later that evening for further questioning. The probe centers on claims he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein during his role as a government trade envoy. Justice say detectives with Thames Valley police are now considering other potential offenses as the legal threshold for misconduct in public office. It's quite high. There are questions about whether he qualified as a public official at the time or signed relevant documents. Meanwhile, Lord Mendison faces a separate misconduct probe by the Metropolitan Police over similar alleged leaks to Epstein from his time in Tony. Blair's government. Mountbad and Windsor has firmly denied any wrongdoing and previously apologized for believing Epstein after his conviction and continuing there.

1:00Association. He expressed regret to Epstein's victims, admitting he was wrong to trust the lies told to him and others. Toward the end of last year, he lost his Duke of York title and had to move to the Sanderingham estate. His ex-wife Sarah Ferguson also had her Duchess of York title removed. King Charles is now personally covering his younger brother's living expenses. Mountbad and Windsor currently stays at Wood Farm while renovations happen at his main home, Marsh Farm, Ferguson assorting out her own arrangements. Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley recently visited Washington to push U.S. authorities for quicker release of unredacted Epstein files. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Rolly Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you're listening to. S-O-L-I-SollyPillow.com