Britain detains former US ambassador Mendelssohn in Epstein case
Law enforcers detain former ambassador to the US in the UK Peter Mendelssohn as part of an investigation into the case of financier Jeffrey Epstein. This is reported by the Sky News.
According to the TV channel, Mendelson spent about nine hours in custody, after which he was released on bail.
What are they suspected of
Investigators are checking information about the possible transfer of confidential documents to Epstein. Law enforcers are also examining the nature of the long-term contacts between them.
No official charges have been filed at this time.
Career context
In December 2025, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer appointed Mendelssohn ambassador to the United States.
In September, he was dismissed from his post after public information about his contacts with Epstein emerged.
What's next
The investigation is ongoing. The British police have not disclosed any further details of the case.
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