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Police Probe Lord Mandelson for Epstein Leak Allegations

3/17/2026

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The Metropolitan Police are investigating Lord Peter Mandelson, a British peer, for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has requested unredacted Epstein files from US authorities.
Mandelson, who was sacked as the UK ambassador to the United States, faces misconduct allegations in public office.
He was arrested on February 23 and has denied wrongdoing.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is also under investigation for similar allegations.

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The Metropolitan Police are investigating Lord Peter Mandelson, a British peer, for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has requested unredacted Epstein files from US authorities.
Mandelson, who was sacked as the UK ambassador to the United States, faces misconduct allegations in public office.
He was arrested on February 23 and has denied wrongdoing.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is also under investigation for similar allegations.