"The Sun newspaper has reported he allegedly sent supportive messages to Epstein while he was facing charges in 2008. Lord Mandelson told the BBC: "I relied on assurances of his innocence that turned out later to be horrendously false." He added in response to the Sun's report: "His lawyers claimed that it was a shake down of him, a criminal conspiracy. I foolishly relied on their word which I regret to this day.""
"According to the Sun newspaper, Lord Mandelson allegedly told Epstein to "fight for early release" shortly before Epstein was sentenced to 18 months in prison for soliciting prostitution from a person under the age of 18. Speaking to the Harry Cole earlier, Lord Mandelson admitted he had continued his association with Epstein for "far longer than I should have done". At Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, Sir Keir said Lord Mandelson had "repeatedly expressed his deep regret" for his relationship with Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges."
Emerged documents and reports show Lord Mandelson maintained a personal association with Jeffrey Epstein, including allegedly sending supportive messages while Epstein faced charges in 2008 and referring to him as his "best pal". Lord Mandelson said he relied on assurances of Epstein's innocence that later proved false and admitted the association continued far longer than appropriate. Reports claim he urged Epstein to "fight for early release" before a conviction for soliciting a minor. The controversy has led to calls for his removal, while the prime minister defended him and US officials continue working with him.
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