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Emails Reveal Epstein's Financial Ties to Mandelson's Husband

1/30/2026

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Emails from the US Department of Justice show that Jeffrey Epstein transferred large sums to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, husband of Peter Mandelson, after Epstein's 2009 prison release.
Da Silva requested funds for an osteopathy course, which Epstein agreed to provide.
Mandelson, then the UK business secretary, later apologized for his ties to Epstein, claiming he was unaware of Epstein's true nature until after his death.
The documents raise concerns about Mandelson's relationship with Epstein, especially following his dismissal as UK ambassador to Washington due to these connections.

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Emails from the US Department of Justice show that Jeffrey Epstein transferred large sums to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, husband of Peter Mandelson, after Epstein's 2009 prison release.
Da Silva requested funds for an osteopathy course, which Epstein agreed to provide.
Mandelson, then the UK business secretary, later apologized for his ties to Epstein, claiming he was unaware of Epstein's true nature until after his death.
The documents raise concerns about Mandelson's relationship with Epstein, especially following his dismissal as UK ambassador to Washington due to these connections.