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Arrest · Jeffrey Epstein · Misconduct In Public Office · Peter Mandelson
Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. Ambassador to the United States, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The arrest is part of a probe stemming from his alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of emails by the U.S. Department of Justice. These emails reportedly show Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner in 2009.
Mandelson, a prominent politician, is accused of sending sensitive information to Epstein over 15 years ago when he served as business secretary. He does not face allegations of sexual misconduct.
The arrest has prompted an apology from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who expressed regret for appointing Mandelson as ambassador, stating that Mandelson's past claims about his relationship with Epstein were lies.
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