An image showing Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson, and Jeffrey Epstein together has surfaced in documents released by the US Department of Justice. The photograph is believed to have been taken at Martha's Vineyard between 1999 and 2000, before Epstein's conviction.
Key Takeaways
An image has emerged showing Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson, and Jeffrey Epstein together at Martha's Vineyard between 1999 and 2000. Both Andrew and Mandelson have been arrested over connections to Epstein but deny wrongdoing.
- First known image of the trio surfaces in US DOJ documents
- Photo believed taken at Martha's Vineyard between 1999-2000
- Both men deny any wrongdoing related to Epstein
- Andrew and Mandelson have been arrested on suspicion of misconduct
The image shows the three men sitting around a wooden deck table with mugs decorated with the US flag. Neither Andrew nor Mandelson has commented on the specific photo, but both have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. The picture does not imply or suggest any wrongdoing by appearing in these documents.
According to BBC, Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his connections to Epstein and has since been released under investigation. He has strenuously denied the allegations, including those made by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault when she was a teenager.
Peter Mandelson, the UK's former ambassador to the US, was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released on bail. According to Sky News, he has denied any wrongdoing over his relationship with Epstein and apologized to the financier's victims. The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation last month over allegations that Mandelson passed market-sensitive government information to Epstein while serving as a government minister.
The connections of both men to Epstein have led to significant consequences. Prince Andrew has been stripped of his royal titles, and Lord Mandelson was sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US. The image is the first known photo of the three together, but no time or location is given for the photograph in the documents.
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