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CPS Issues Guidance on Prince Andrew, Mandelson, Epstein Links

4/1/2026

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The Crown Prosecution Service is giving guidance to police about former Prince Andrew and Lord Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Both men were arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released under investigation.
The CPS coordinates with the Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police on allegations Mandelson shared government information with Epstein and Andrew passed confidential trade documents, and both men deny wrongdoing.

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The Crown Prosecution Service is giving guidance to police about former Prince Andrew and Lord Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Both men were arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released under investigation.
The CPS coordinates with the Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police on allegations Mandelson shared government information with Epstein and Andrew passed confidential trade documents, and both men deny wrongdoing.