"The UK's ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has said he feels "a tremendous sense of regret" over his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and a "tremendous sense of sympathy" for his victims. Speaking to the You Tube channel Harry Cole Saves the West, he likened his association with Epstein to "an albatross around my neck", adding that he felt "profoundly upset that I was taken in" by a "charismatic criminal liar"."
"The birthday message from Mandelson was one of a number of documents in an alleged "birthday book" given to Epstein in 2023 to celebrate his 50th birthday. The book contained messages, cards and photos sent by Epstein's friends, including a letter carrying a signature resembling US President Donald Trump. Trump has denied writing the note. Epstein had been a well-connected financier who was convicted for soliciting prostitution from a person under the age of 18 in 2008. He died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges."
Peter Mandelson expressed regret and sympathy over his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, calling the association "an albatross" and saying he was "profoundly upset" to have been taken in by a "charismatic criminal liar". US lawmakers released documents that included a letter in which Mandelson called Epstein his "best pal"; Mandelson described the published words as "very embarrassing" and noted they were written "over 20 years ago". Mandelson warned that more letters and emails may be released. Downing Street said the prime minister still had confidence in Mandelson and credited him with strengthening US trade and investment that secured UK jobs. Epstein was convicted in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a person under 18 and died in 2019 while awaiting sex trafficking trial.
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