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US won’t give unredacted Epstein documents to UK police without lengthy formal request

US won’t give unredacted Epstein documents to UK police without lengthy formal request

Summary

British police are investigating former prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson over claims they shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein. The US Department of Justice, under President Trump, will only provide the original Epstein documents to the UK after a formal, lengthy request, slowing the investigations.

Key Facts

  • British police are preparing to interview witnesses in royal and government circles related to Epstein.
  • Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson are being investigated for misconduct in public office linked to Epstein.
  • Both men have been arrested and released, and they deny any wrongdoing.
  • The US Department of Justice has only released redacted Epstein documents so far.
  • The US will only give the UK original, unredacted documents after a formal legal request.
  • British police tried informal requests for documents but were unsuccessful.
  • A national police group is coordinating investigations, including possible investigations into flights linked to Epstein arriving in the UK.
  • The European anti-fraud office (OLAF) is investigating Mandelson’s actions during his time as an EU trade commissioner.
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