CPS Offering Preliminary Guidance to Police in Epstein Investigations

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is offering preliminary guidance to police departments as they examine connections between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. A CPS representative stated:

“We are currently providing early investigative input to the Metropolitan Police Service concerning their probe into a 72-year-old man. Additionally, we are sharing similar guidance with Thames Valley Police regarding a 66-year-old individual.”

Both Mountbatten-Windsor and Mandelson have been separately detained on suspicion of public office misconduct tied to Epstein. They were later released as investigations proceed. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any involvement in wrongdoing related to Epstein, while Mandelson has emphasized his belief in innocence throughout the process.

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