The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is providing early investigative advice to police forces as they inquire into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson's links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Both men were arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office but have been released under investigation.
Key Takeaways
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is providing investigative advice to police forces investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson over their links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Both men were arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office but have been released under investigation.
- CPS confirms advising Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police
- Investigations focus on alleged sharing of sensitive information with Epstein
- King Charles' US state visit confirmed despite ongoing investigations
- National Police Chiefs’ Council to step up response to Epstein files release
According to multiple reports, the CPS is advising both the Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police as part of their investigations into a 72-year-old man (Mountbatten-Windsor) and a 66-year-old man (Mandelson). The CPS spokesperson emphasized that this advice does not indicate sufficient evidence exists to put someone before the court.
Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as the Duke of York, was arrested on February 19th over allegations he shared confidential material with Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. Mandelson, who served as business secretary from 2008 to 2010 and later as ambassador to Washington, was arrested on February 23rd on similar charges of misconduct in public office.
Both men have denied any wrongdoing. Mountbatten-Windsor has stated he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes, while Mandelson claims he did not act criminally or for financial gain. The investigations are ongoing, with the National Police Chiefs’ Council announcing a stepped-up response to the release of the so-called Epstein files by the US Department of Justice.
Meanwhile, King Charles' state visit to the US has been confirmed despite some political backlash and the ongoing police investigations related to Epstein. It is understood that Charles and Camilla will not be able to meet with victims while these UK police inquiries are active.
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