Britain’s former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, who was dismissed over his links to Jeffrey Epstein last year, apologised on Sunday to the victims of the late convicted sex offender but not for his own actions.
Mandelson was fired in September over emails that came to light revealing a much closer relationship than previously acknowledged. The veteran British politician called Epstein “my best pal” and had advised him on seeking early jail release.
“I want to apologise to those women for a...
Former UK ambassador Mandelson apologises to Epstein victims - but not for personal ties
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Source: scmp.com

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