British police arrested former U.K. Ambassador Peter Mandelson on Monday in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
British police on Monday arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.London’s Metropolitan Police force said “officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office” at an address in north London.
It did not name Mandelson, in keeping with British police practice, but the suspect in the case has previously been identified as Mandelson.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | UK's prime minister apologizes to Epstein survivors for appointing Peter MandelsonPolice are investigating Mandelson over documents suggesting he passed sensitive government information to Epstein a decade and a half ago. He does not face any allegations of sexual misconduct.RELATED STORY | Former Prince Andrew released following arrest in misconduct probe linked to EpsteinHis arrest comes four days after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of a similar offense related to his friendship with Epstein.Mandelson was fired from his diplomatic post in September after emails were published showing that he maintained a friendship with Epstein after the financier’s 2008 conviction for sex offenses involving a minor. When more details emerged in documents released by the U.S. Justice Department last month, police opened a criminal probe.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lobbying Firm Co-Founded by Peter Mandelson Ceases Trading Over Epstein Emails FalloutSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Senior MP demands UK probe ex-Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson for 'treason' over Epstein tiesToday's Video Headlines: 02/21/26
Read more »
Peter Mandelson's Lobbying Firm Collapses Amid Epstein ScandalGlobal Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has entered a form of bankruptcy after losing clients due to revelations about Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein. Approximately 80 UK staff are being laid off as administrators assess the company's assets.
Read more »
Police in Britain arrest Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador, in probe into Epstein tiesBritish police have arrested Peter Mandelson — a former U.K. ambassador to the United States — in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Read more »
Peter Mandelson Arrested Over Alleged Jeffrey Epstein LeaksPolice say former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested in misconduct probe over his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Read more »
Police in Britain arrest Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador, in probe into Epstein tiesBritish police have arrested Peter Mandelson — a former U.K. ambassador to the United States — in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Read more »