Peter Mandelson released from bail conditions
Peter Mandelson, a former cabinet minister, has been released from his bail conditions by the Metropolitan Police, who no longer consider him a flight risk, though he remains under investigation. He was arrested in late February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, accused of leaking Downing Street emails and market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest followed a tipoff that Mandelson was planning to flee to the British Virgin Islands. The investigation was triggered by the release of US Department of Justice documents showing Mandelson's regular contact with Epstein and the potential sharing of confidential information during his time as business secretary. Mandelson denies any wrongdoing and has resigned from the House of Lords and the Labour party.