Afghanistan, Feb. 4 -- UK police have launched an investigation into former ambassador Peter Mandelson over allegations he shared sensitive government information with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are investigating a former senior minister for possible misconduct in public office but did not officially identify Mandelson in their announcement.
The investigation began shortly after Mandelson resigned from Britain's House of Lords following renewed public scrutiny of his past contacts and communications with Epstein.
Recently released U.S. documents reportedly include emails showing Mandelson sharing information related to government financial discussions, including European economic bailout p...