# Andrew Declined to Cooperate With FBI Probe While UK Government Feared Legal Fallout

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Podcast: [Jeffrey Epstein:  The Coverup Chronicles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jeffrey-epstein-the-coverup-chronicles-7243585)
Published: 2026-07-12T01:30:04+00:00
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Prince Andrew repeatedly declined to cooperate with U.S. investigators seeking to question him about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, despite earlier public statements suggesting he was willing to assist. Instead of agreeing to an in-person interview, he limited his cooperation to a written statement, which investigators viewed as insufficient given the seriousness of the inquiry. Multiple efforts were made to secure his testimony, but each attempt was met with resistance, forcing authorities to explore formal legal avenues to compel his participation. The situation became even more contentious as concerns emerged within the UK government about how to handle the request. Rather than pushing aggressively to facilitate cooperation, officials appeared cautious, wary of potential legal challenges and the political fallout of forcing a senior royal into testimony. That hesitation effectively stalled the process, leaving investigators without direct access to a key figure and reinforcing the perception that institutional protection played a role in shielding Andrew from deeper scrutiny. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Andrew turning down FBI's Epstein interview requests sparked govt fears he would sue if he was questioned, new docs show

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