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> hold him to account

Exactly.

He wasn't held to account for "an inappropriate relationship" (which is a fucked up way to describe multiple statutory rape allegations).

Instead, he was protected; given interviews where he practically hanged himself with ridiculous claims ("I don't sweat", "no recollection" of photographic evidence, etc); and still hasn't been investigated, even after refusing to cooperate with investigations.

And, you're dramatically underplaying his relationship with Epstein and Maxwell, which goes back to 1999 and includes weddings, Royal parties, topless Thai festivities, international visits, etc; even after Epstein's conviction: [0], [1]

It's not hyperbole to put him in this list; not at all. His inclusion illustrates the extent of power getting away with crimes in Britain. He was never arrested - but the protester who heckled him was. That says a lot.

0 - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49411215 details the absolute bare minimum extent of it.

1 - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/dec/07/prince-andre...



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