Emails Reveal Close Epstein-Maxwell Ties, Mandelson Links UK-US

A trove of over 18,000 emails from Jeffrey Epstein's personal account, obtained by Bloomberg News, reveals that Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell maintained a closer relationship than previously admitted, involving shared financial interests, a joint fertility procedure, and efforts to discredit their accusers. These emails contradict Maxwell's claims of limited involvement and include evidence of her opening foreign bank accounts using Epstein's addresses and serving as a director in one of his companies. The emails also list nearly 2,000 gifts and payments totaling $1.8 million, some intended for Epstein's associates and victims, with only minor mentions of President Donald Trump, who has denied close ties with Epstein following the financier's criminal charges. Separately, in the UK, fresh revelations about Lord Peter Mandelson's friendship with Epstein have triggered a political crisis, with emails showing Mandelson urging Epstein to "fight for early release" after his 2008 conviction. Mandelson acknowledged relying on false assurances of Epstein's innocence and faces calls for resignation amid this controversy. These disclosures highlight the extensive reach and influence of Epstein's network across multiple countries and prominent figures.