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Police Intensify Probe into Mandelson-Epstein Leak Scandal

3/18/2026

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The Metropolitan Police in Britain are intensifying their investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has requested unredacted Epstein files from US authorities to aid the investigation.
Mandelson was arrested on February 23, 2023, and faces allegations of misconduct in public office.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is criticized for appointing Mandelson as ambassador to the US and acknowledged the vetting process was insufficient.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is also under investigation for similar allegations, with a newly surfaced photo showing him with Epstein.

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The Metropolitan Police in Britain are intensifying their investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has requested unredacted Epstein files from US authorities to aid the investigation.
Mandelson was arrested on February 23, 2023, and faces allegations of misconduct in public office.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is criticized for appointing Mandelson as ambassador to the US and acknowledged the vetting process was insufficient.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is also under investigation for similar allegations, with a newly surfaced photo showing him with Epstein.