Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Peter Mandelson Apologizes for Epstein Association
Peter Mandelson, a former UK government official, recently apologized for staying friends with Jeffrey Epstein, a man who was convicted of doing very bad things to young girls.
At first, Mandelson said he didn't know about Epstein's crimes, but later he said he was sorry for not believing the victims and for continuing to be friends with Epstein even after he was convicted.
Mandelson also said he didn't see any young women or girls during his visits to Epstein's properties, but he now understands that he should have believed the victims' stories.
He also mentioned that he lost his job as the UK's ambassador to the U.S. because of his connection to Epstein.
Epstein died in prison in 2019 while waiting for his trial.
Peter Mandelson apologized for maintaining ties with Jeffrey Epstein post-conviction.
He initially claimed ignorance of Epstein's crimes but later expressed regret for not believing the victims.
Mandelson lost his job as UK Ambassador to the U.S. due to his association with Epstein.
He mentioned visiting Epstein's properties but claimed he never saw any victims there.
Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
- Who
- Peter Mandelson, former UK Ambassador to the U.S.
- What
- Apologized for maintaining ties with Jeffrey Epstein post-conviction
- When
- After being fired as ambassador and in a recent BBC interview
- Where
- UK and U.S.
- Why
- To acknowledge his mistake in believing Epstein and to express regret for not supporting the victims
- Person Involved
- Peter Mandelson
- Associated Figure
- Jeffrey Epstein
- Position Held
- Former UK Ambassador to the U.S.
- Reason for Apology
- Maintaining ties with Epstein post-conviction
- Epstein's Crimes
- Sex trafficking and soliciting prostitution from minors
- Epstein's Death
- 10 August 2019 in a New York prison cell