Senator Scott Calls for U.S. Trial if Former Prince Andrew Broke American Laws in Epstein Case

A top Senate Republican has demanded that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, should face trial in the United States if investigations reveal he broke American laws through his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

“If he’s violated American law, absolutely,” Sen. Rick Scott of Florida told Fox News Digital when asked if the former royal should be tried in the U.S.

Scott’s comments follow Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest in the United Kingdom on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. According to reports from the Associated Press, British authorities are investigating whether he shared confidential trade information with Epstein while serving as Britain’s special envoy for trade more than a decade ago.

The former prince has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein, despite being one of his most high-profile associates. Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers who died recently, had claimed in her memoir that Mountbatten-Windsor had sex with her when she was a minor.

“It’s despicable what Epstein did,” Scott stated. “I can’t imagine these people who had relationships with Epstein, especially after he was convicted the first time, and they kept their relationship.”

The senator, who has two daughters and a granddaughter, expressed particular concern about the allegations involving young women. “If they’ve done anything wrong, they should be held accountable,” he said. “What you read that happened to these young girls is just — I can’t imagine the position that Epstein and, it seems like, some other people put these young women in.”

The investigation comes amid ongoing fallout from the release of millions of documents related to Epstein, commonly referred to as the “Epstein Files.” Last year, the Senate unanimously passed legislation, later signed into law by former President Donald Trump, requiring the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

The document release has revealed connections between Epstein and numerous high-profile individuals, including current Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. However, appearing in these files doesn’t necessarily translate to criminal charges, creating a complex legal landscape for investigators.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., emphasized the importance of transparency in the investigation. “If there are folks who are named in there or discussed in there in some way, they’re going to have to answer for that,” Thune said earlier this month.

Despite Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent announcement that the DOJ had released all the required documents, lawmakers from both parties have criticized the pace and thoroughness of the American investigation.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., expressed frustration with the U.S. response compared to international actions. “The DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files is a travesty,” Schumer wrote on social media. “In France, the Paris prosecutor’s office just opened two investigations based on new leads from the released files. And in Britain, former Prince Andrew has been arrested over ties to Epstein. When will there be justice in America?”

The ongoing revelations and international investigations highlight the far-reaching implications of Epstein’s alleged criminal network. His associations with powerful figures around the world continue to generate serious questions about accountability, justice for victims, and the responsibilities of those in positions of power and influence.

As investigations proceed in multiple countries, pressure is mounting for comprehensive legal action against anyone found to have participated in or enabled Epstein’s alleged criminal activities, regardless of their status or position.