U.S. Department of Justice Requires Formal Request for Epstein Documents from UK Police
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has informed British police that it will not release unredacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein without a formal request. This decision affects ongoing investigations by British authorities into allegations involving former prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson. The Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police are conducting criminal investigations into claims that sensitive information was passed to Epstein. Despite informal requests by British officials, including Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, the DoJ insists on a formal mutual legal assistance request, which is a lengthy bureaucratic process. The investigations are part of broader efforts by British police to examine Epstein's activities, including potential trafficking through UK airports. 
