US blocks UK access to unredacted Epstein files: Why the DoJ is forcing a ‘bureaucratic’ delay in Prince Andrew probe
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The US Department of Justice will not release unredacted Epstein files to British police without formal legal request. UK investigators say access to original documents is crucial for examining allegations involving Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson. Both deny wrongdoing. Metropolitan Police submitted formal request after informal efforts failed. Officials say securing charges without unredacted files remains difficult.
Key Entities
US Department of JusticeUKPrince AndrewPeter MandelsonJeffrey EpsteinMetropolitan PoliceThames Valley PoliceCrown Prosecution Service