Epstein Files Released; Lord Mandelson Linked to Payments, Trump's Name Surfaces
The U.S. Department of Justice released millions of documents related to its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing payments to accounts linked to Lord Mandelson and prompting discussion about President Trump's past association with Epstein. The release, totaling approximately three million pages, is the largest shared by the U.S. government since a law mandated their release last year, according to the BBC.
The released bank statements indicated that Epstein made three separate payments of £25,000 (approximately $75,000) to accounts connected to Lord Mandelson between 2003 and 2004, the BBC reported. Lord Mandelson stated that he had no record or recollection of receiving the sums and did not know whether the documents were authentic. He reiterated his regret for "ever having known Epstein" and for continuing his association with him.
Separately, the New York Times reported that the Justice Department previously investigated sexual misconduct allegations against President Trump in connection with Epstein. Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, stated on CNN's "State of the Union" that the investigation did not find credible information to merit further action. The controversy surrounding Epstein had been a recurring issue for Trump, particularly after his allies initially vowed to release the Epstein files during the 2024 campaign, only to backtrack later, according to the New York Times.
The release of the Epstein files has triggered renewed scrutiny of individuals associated with the deceased financier and continues to generate headlines.
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