UK’s former US envoy apologizes to Epstein’s victims, but not for his own ties |
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s former ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, who was dismissed over his links to Jeffrey Epstein last year, apologized on Sunday to the victims of the late convicted sex offender, but not for his own actions.
Mandelson was fired in September over emails that came to light, revealing a much closer relationship than previously acknowledged. The veteran British politician called Epstein “my best pal” and had advised him on seeking early jail release.
“I want to apologize to those women for a system that refused to hear their voices and did not give them the protection they were entitled to expect,” Mandelson told the BBC broadcaster when asked if he wanted to say sorry for his links.
Mandelson said he would only apologize for his own ties if he had known about........