New prominent names continue to emerge in the latest documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, released last week by the US Department of Justice.
Lord Mandelson Resigns Amid Renewed Scrutiny
Lord Peter Mandelson, former British minister and prominent Labour Party figure, has resigned from the party, stating he does not wish to “cause further embarrassment” in light of renewed attention on his past ties to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Mandelson’s resignation comes after his name appeared in the latest batch of documents released last Friday, which reportedly show Epstein made three payments totaling $75,000 to him between 2003 and 2004. According to the documents, each payment of $25,000 was transferred from Epstein’s JPMorgan bank accounts.
In a letter to the Labour Party secretary-general, Mandelson said, “My name was again linked over the weekend to the understandable storm surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, for which I am deeply sorry.”
“There are allegations—allegations I believe to be false—that Epstein made financial payments to me twenty years ago. I have no record or recollection of such payments, and I need to investigate them myself. In the meantime, I do not wish to bring further embarrassment to the Labour Party, and therefore I have resigned my membership,” He added.
Mandelson also extended apologies “to the women and girls whose voices should have been heard long ago,” emphasizing that his decision reflects his lifelong commitment to Labour values and the party’s success.
.@DAGToddBlanche: “There are a small number of documents, as I said on Friday, that were waiting for a judge to say we’re allowed to release because of a protective order. But this review is over. We reviewed over 6 million pieces of paper, thousands of videos, tens of thousands… pic.twitter.com/2blYx85x5i
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) February 1, 2026
Norwegian Crown Princess Named in Documents
Norwegian media report that Crown Princess Mette-Marit, wife of Crown Prince Haakon, is mentioned at least 1,000 times in the millions of documents released by the US Department of Justice.
Exchanges between the princess and Epstein between 2011 and 2014, reported by Norwegian outlets over the weekend, suggest a troubling level of contact. Mette-Marit acknowledged a “lapse in judgment” in a statement conveyed through the royal palace to AFP, expressing deep regret for any contact with Epstein and calling it “embarrassing.”
Apologies from Other Figures
Casey Wasserman, head of the organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, issued an apology on Saturday after his name appeared in the documents. The records include inappropriate email exchanges with Epstein’s partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking minors on Epstein’s behalf.
Wasserman said in a statement to AFP: “I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago, long before her horrific crimes came to light.”
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico also announced on Saturday via Facebook that he accepted the resignation of his advisor, former Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák, following revelations of Lajčák’s contact with Epstein.
Prince Andrew Once Again in Spotlight
The new document release also mentions Prince Andrew, the Duke of York and brother of King Charles III. Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged him on Saturday to testify in the United States regarding Epstein’s crimes, as previously requested.
King Charles III stripped his brother of his royal and military titles and honors in October following the disclosure of Prince Andrew’s involvement in Epstein’s network.
Source: Al-Manar Website