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### George Mitchell
– Former US Senator known for his role in the Northern Ireland peace process.
– Ended all contact with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein’s criminal conviction in 2008.
– Served as Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast from 1999 to 2009; the university has since broken ties with him, though no wrongdoing was found.
– Belfast City Council is considering revoking his Freedom of the City honour due to concerns about links to Epstein.
– Denies any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein’s illegal actions.
– Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has expressed uncertainty about the accusations and whether Mitchell remained in contact with Epstein after 2008.
### Lord Peter Mandelson
– Known to have had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before becoming the UK’s US ambassador.
– He served as Northern Ireland secretary between 2000 and 2001.
– Was appointed as UK ambassador to the US just over a year ago but has been sacked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who accused him of lying about his relationship with Epstein during the vetting process.
– Documents include a photo of Mandelson and Epstein on a yacht, emails discussing strippers, and a joke about Mandelson’s “lack of sex.”
– Allegations include forwarding market-sensitive information to Epstein while Mandelson was business secretary in 2009.
– Mandelson denies any criminal activity, says he was not motivated by financial gain, and has apologized for maintaining contact with Epstein post-conviction.
### Shaun Woodward
– Mentioned in Epstein-related emails from 2010, where Epstein’s assistant suggested inviting him to an event.
– Was Northern Ireland secretary from 2009 to 2010.
– The invitations mistakenly refer to him as a former prime minister of Northern Ireland, a post that has not existed since 1972.
– Woodward denies ever meeting or wanting to meet Epstein and says he was not invited.
– Acknowledges knowing Ghislaine Maxwell, noting her connections in the political world, but emphasizes the focus should remain on Epstein’s victims.
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