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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-24T06:08:50.000Z",
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    "freed on bail",
    "Sarah Ferguson's whereabouts uncovered after former duchess went into exile over Epstein connections",
    "Virginia Giuffre's family hail King for 'standing behind his people' after backing probe into Andrew",
    "Andrew ‘pushed through’ Epstein associate onto Windsor charity board despite ‘several objections’",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nThe family of Virginia Giuffre has praised Britain for “treating the Epstein files with the urgency they demand” following the arrest of Lord Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct in public office.\n\nThe former Labour minister was freed on bail in the early hours of Tuesday morning after being detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the Metropolitan Police confirmed shortly after 2am.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nLord Mandelson faces allegations that he shared sensitive information with the paedophile financier whilst serving as Business Secretary.\n\nOfficers escorted the 72-year-old from his residence on Monday, with footage capturing a plain clothes detective leading him away before he was transported to a London police station for questioning.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nSky Roberts and Amanda Roberts, Ms Giuffre's brother and sister-in-law, issued a statement through the BBC and other media outlets expressing their support.\n\n\"As Virginia Roberts Giuffre's family, we commend the British authorities for taking meaningful action and treating the Epstein files with the urgency they demand,\" they said.\n\nThe family acknowledged that whilst the arrests do not relate directly to the underlying exploitation, they represent \"a crucial step toward truth and accountability\".\n\nThey drew a stark comparison with American authorities, saying: \"The contrast with the continued inaction in the United States is undeniable.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Survivors deserve transparency, swift investigation, and real justice, no matter who is implicated.\"\n\nLord Mandelson maintained contact with Epstein as late as 2016, with email correspondence suggesting he cautioned the financier against associating with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor amid sexual abuse allegations involving Ms Giuffre.\n\nMr Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.\n\nBank records contained within the released documents indicated Epstein transferred approximately $75,000 to Lord Mandelson between 2003 and 2004, though the peer has stated he has \"no recollection\" of receiving such payments.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Sarah Ferguson's whereabouts uncovered after former duchess went into exile over Epstein connections\n  * Virginia Giuffre's family hail King for 'standing behind his people' after backing probe into Andrew\n  * Andrew ‘pushed through’ Epstein associate onto Windsor charity board despite ‘several objections’\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe disgraced financier also allegedly funded an osteopathy course for Lord Mandelson's husband, Reinaldo Avila Da Silva, in 2009.\n\nLord Mandelson's arrest came just days after Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.\n\nThe former prince subsequently released under investigation.\n\nSir Keir Starmer will preside over Cabinet on Tuesday in the wake of the ex-US ambassador's arrest.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, the Liberal Democrats are pressing for the release of documents relating to Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a trade envoy.\n\nThe disgraced former Duke of York has been accused of passing sensitive information to Epstein while serving in the role.\n\nAlthough stripped of his royal title last year, Andrew remains eighth in the line of succession.\n\nRemoving him from the line of succession would require fresh legislation passed by Parliament.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Family of Virginia Giuffre praises Britain for ‘treating Epstein files with urgency they demand’"
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