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Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, released emails show

Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, released emails show

Summary

Documents from the US Department of Justice show that Jeffrey Epstein sent £10,000 to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, Peter Mandelson's partner, in 2009. The communication between da Silva and Epstein occurred while Epstein was already a convicted sex offender. Lord Mandelson has publicly expressed regret over his past association with Epstein.

Key Facts

  • Jeffrey Epstein sent £10,000 to Reinaldo Avila da Silva in 2009.
  • Da Silva and Epstein exchanged emails discussing the transfer of money for an osteopathy course.
  • Emails are part of a large release of documents from the US Department of Justice related to Epstein.
  • At the time of the emails, Epstein had already pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor.
  • Lord Mandelson has expressed regret for his association with Epstein, calling it a "terrible mistake."
  • Mandelson served as the UK's ambassador to the US but was removed due to his connections with Epstein.
  • The documents show that Epstein and Mandelson had a close relationship, demonstrated by their email exchanges.
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