US EditionCriminal investigation launched into Peter Mandelson
The Met Police investigate Mandelson for sharing market-sensitive UK government information with Epstein during the 2009 financial crisis, prompted by US Department of Justice documents.
- After a Cabinet Office referral on Monday, police have opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson over allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to the Metropolitan Police.
- Released on Friday, documents indicate emails and DOJ files show exchanges between Mandelson and Epstein after the 2008 crash involving government discussions.
- A December 2009 email review shows Mandelson discussing bankers' bonuses, with DOJ files including a photo of Mandelson in underpants.
- The opposition parties called for a police inquiry, and Mandelson has resigned from the House of Lords amid ongoing government reviews and legislative efforts to remove disgraced peers.
- Earlier disclosures also show Mandelson responded that he has no record or recollection of receiving the $25,000 payments and questioned the documents' authenticity, denying leaks to Epstein.
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E-mails from Epstein files put the former Labour politician and ex-minister Peter Mandelson in distress. Did Epstein's influence reach down to Downing Street? The police intervene.
Police launch criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over claims he leaked secrets to Jeffrey Epstein
British police are set to launch a criminal investigation into whether Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, leaked government emails and market-sensitive information to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, UK media reported yesterday.
British police on Tuesday launched a criminal investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the United States, over allegations that he passed confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who committed suicide in prison.
Former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson Quits UK Politics Following Epstein Email Scandal
Former United States Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned as a UK lawmaker amid a growing political scandal over allegations he passed market-sensitive information to the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had threatened to draw up legislation to strip Labour Party grandee Mandelson of his title, while the Metropolitan police have launched an investigation examining information r…
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