Police Review Epstein Files, UK Links to Women's Violence

0:00On April 1st, prosecutors are now advising police on investigations into Peter Mandelson and Prince Andrews ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The 72-year-old former Duke and the 66-year-old X Ambassador to the U.S. were both arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. They've been released, but remain under investigation. Metropolitan police are getting early advice on the prints, while Tems Valley Police handle Mandelson's case. This follows claims they share sensitive info with Epstein during their government roles. Both deny any wrongdoing, but it's led to big fallout, like Andrew losing his titles in home, and Mandelson quitting his post in the House of Lords. Meanwhile, King Charles is pushing ahead with the state visit to the U.S. late this April for America's 250th Independence anniversary. Some politicians call it a humiliation amid tensions, and victims' families, including Virginia Jew phrase before her suicide last year, urge private meetings, but police probes mean no victim chats on the trip.

1:01Prime Minister Keir Starmer dodged questions on any moral duty to meet survivors, keeping focus on the anniversary events. U.S. Congressman Rokana also wrote pushing for those talks. Police Chiefs announced their ramping up reviews of the newly released Epstein files from the U.S., with a team digging into any UK links to violence against women and girls. Police probes keep unfolding, shining light on old shadows.