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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Danica Kirka and Brian Melley

UK judge to hear the opening salvo in ex-Prince Andrew’s bid to challenge searches at his residences

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A London judge will hold a hearing Thursday in former Prince Andrew’s challenge to searches at his residences by police investigating his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Justice Nicholas Hilliard will hear a request from the department that carried out the searches to restrict access to court documents in the case. The hearing will begin behind closed doors, with any decision announced in open court.

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