Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US

US lawmakers call on the Trump administration to pursue justice for victims, as UN expert urges probes across the world.

19 Feb, 20:26 — 20 Feb, 00:25

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

The coverage largely centers on the arrest of former Prince Andrew in connection with the Epstein scandal. While all outlets report the arrest and its link to Epstein, there are meaningful differences in framing regarding the arrest's implications for the British monarchy and Andrew's current legal status. Some outlets highlight a significant negative impact on the monarchy, while others focus purely on the arrest and investigation.

What sources agree on

Former Prince Andrew has been arrested.
The arrest is connected to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal or probe.

Where they diverge

Impact of the arrest on the UK monarchy

NYTwapo

These outlets frame the arrest as a significant negative event that casts a shadow over or irrevocably damages the UK monarchy's stature and public confidence.

Al JazeeraDaily Star BDwsj

These outlets report the arrest and its links to Epstein without explicitly framing it as a direct threat or downturn for the monarchy's reputation.

Andrew's current legal status following the arrest

Al Jazeera

This outlet specifies that Andrew has not been charged with a crime and was released under investigation.

NYTwapoDaily Star BDwsj

These outlets focus on the 'arrest' or 'police probe' without detailing his current uncharged status or release under investigation.

Notable gaps

The specific detail that former Prince Andrew has not been charged with a crime and was released under investigation.

Covered by aljazeera · Not in nytimes, wapo, daily-star-bd, wsj

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Coverage Timeline

wsj19 Feb, 20:26First to report

Former Prince Andrew Arrested as Police Probe Epstein Links - The Wall Street Journal

Daily Star BD19 Feb, 20:56

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over UK Monarchy

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NYT11m ago

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over UK Monarchy

The arrest of the former prince could shake public confidence in the monarchy.

By Stephen Castle

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wapo12m ago

That’s the end of British reverence for the monarchy, I’m sorry to say

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest marks an irrevocable downturn in the royal family’s stature.

By Tim Stanley

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Al Jazeera1h ago

Why was former Prince Andrew arrested by UK police?

Mountbatten-Windsor, the former UK prince, has not been charged with a crime and was released under investigation.

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Daily Star BD3h ago

Epstein scandal: Former UK prince Andrew arrested - The Daily Star

Epstein scandal: Former UK prince Andrew arrested The Daily Star

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wsj4h ago

Former Prince Andrew Arrested as Police Probe Epstein Links - The Wall Street Journal

Former Prince Andrew Arrested as Police Probe Epstein Links The Wall Street Journal

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Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US

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What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

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Coverage Timeline

Former Prince Andrew Arrested as Police Probe Epstein Links - The Wall Street Journal

Epstein scandal: Former UK prince Andrew arrested - The Daily Star

Why was former Prince Andrew arrested by UK police?

That’s the end of British reverence for the monarchy, I’m sorry to say

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over UK Monarchy

Read at source (5 outlets)

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over UK Monarchy

That’s the end of British reverence for the monarchy, I’m sorry to say

Why was former Prince Andrew arrested by UK police?

Epstein scandal: Former UK prince Andrew arrested - The Daily Star

Former Prince Andrew Arrested as Police Probe Epstein Links - The Wall Street Journal

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