US Committee Requests Mandelson Epstein Testimony

Former British diplomat Peter Mandelson has been requested to testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee regarding his past relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex crimes involving minors.

In a letter dated this month, Representatives Robert Garcia of California and Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, both Democrats, asked Mandelson to appear for a transcribed interview as part of the committee's ongoing probe into Epstein's activities and those of his associates. The lawmakers stated that Mandelson "possessed extensive social and business ties to Jeffrey Epstein and hold critical information pertaining to our investigation of Epstein's operations." They cited the "appalling allegations regarding Epstein's conduct" and requested his availability due to the matter's urgency. Mandelson has until February 27 to respond.

The request comes amid the recent unsealing of approximately 3.5 million pages of documents related to Epstein, in which Mandelson's name appears multiple times. Evidence includes a handwritten note from Mandelson in a 50th birthday book for Epstein, describing him as his "best pal." Court records also reference Mandelson's...