NEW - Andrew Wasn't Arrested for What You Think He Was Arrested For

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift · Feb 20, 2026 · 8m

Prince Andrew's arrest is being absorbed through the Epstein lens because that's the story most people already have in their heads, but the actual charge is something more specific and in some ways more provable. Misconduct in public office means he's accused of passing confidential trade and investment information, received in his role as UK special trade representative, directly to Epstein for financial benefit, often within seconds of receiving it. The sex trafficking connection may emerge later. What's been charged right now is closer to leaking secrets to someone who profited from them…