U.K. Police Arrest Peter Mandelson, Ex-Ambassador to the U.S., Amid Epstein Accusations
Brussels orders probe of Mandelson’s Epstein ties while EU trade rep
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Former British ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, was arrested in London on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest follows allegations that Mandelson, 72, provided confidential government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. London's Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 72-year-old man, though they did not initially name Mandelson. The investigation began earlier in February after the release of documents from the Epstein files, which revealed the extent of Mandelson's relationship with Epstein. The documents suggest that Mandelson, while a senior cabinet minister in 2009, shared potentially confidential information. Mandelson was previously fired from his diplomatic post in Washington in September due to his friendship with Epstein.
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AI-ExtractedMr. Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party on Feb. 1.
Mr. Mandelson was fired from his diplomatic post in September after his friendship with Mr. Epstein became clear.
The arrest follows allegations that he passed confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of “misconduct in public office.”
In 2009, Mr. Mandelson allegedly gave potentially confidential information to Mr. Epstein.
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