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The Expanding UK Investigation Into Epstein’s Network and Political Connections (4/7/26)
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UK police have begun reviewing material tied to Jeffrey Epstein that references Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson, with investigators examining whether any criminal conduct linked to those associations occurred within the United Kingdom. The effort...
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What's up, everyone? And welcome to another episode of the Epstein Chronicles. In this episode, we're gonna hop across the pond and we're gonna check in on what's going on with the UK investigation into the Epstein files. And according to an anti corruption cop in the UK named Simon Hurst, who is the head of the Greater Manchester Police's Anti Corruption Unit, he says that they're coordinating a national review of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged crimes in the uk. And of course, that includes Prince Andrew. And when Prince Andrew was first arrested, this was the biggest fear of Andrew's camp. Because once that door to criminality is open, they're going to walk through it. And when you're somebody like Prince Andrew with a lot to hide, it becomes a very, very tenuous situation. And for Prince Andrew, he's never been in more jeopardy of being held accountable. Remember, his mom's not around to save him anymore and I highly doubt his brother is going to step up. So Prince Andrew is exposed and it's the first time in his whole entire life that that, that's the case. So today we have an article from the Mirror and the headline, Anti Corruption Cop in UK Epstein Files Probe Vow's Relentless Pursuit of Justice. This article was authored by Dan Warburton. A senior anti corruption cop reviewing the Epstein files has vowed to be relentless in the pursuit for truth and justice. Now frame that next to the way our cops are talking here in America. Cash Patel, Todd Blanche, Pam Bondi, everybody involved. And the differences are stark. They're talking about a robust investigation here and going after people in America. We're being told it's time to move on. Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst, head of the Greater Manchester Police Anti Corruption Unit, is overseeing a national review of documents which sparked a wave of criminal probes across the UK. Detective Hurst was assigned PIP4 status for the review, giving him the power to focus on the strategic management of the highly complex high profile or major crime investigations. So this is the key guy that's looking into this, their top dog, I guess. And according to him, he's gonna leave no stone unturned. Now, of course, I'm cynical, so I take everything with a grain of salt. And after all the. And the betrayals, I'm in a show me mode. You can say whatever you want, but start doing something. Let's see some tangible action on the ground. That would be nice. He's working across a new national specialist team set up to identify UK violence against women identified in the release files on the U. S. Child trafficker. But he's also focused on all other potential crimes which may emerge in the tranche of documents made public by the U.S. department of justice last month. And that's always the jeopardy you're in when you have a criminal case brought against you, because the government can always supersede the indictment. They can add new charges. Oh, we found more evidence, so we're charging them with X, Y and Z on top of the original charges. And once they open that door, they walk through it, they're going to start looking at everything. Your tax returns, who you gave money to, who you got money from, where you were, who you were with, all of it. And it's all fair game right now. Writing on LinkedIn, Detective Hearst said it's an honor and privilege to be asked to help coordinate such important work. I promise that I and all those that work with me will be relentless in the pursuit of truth and justice. Well, that would be refreshing because very rarely has anyone been in the pursuit of truth or justice when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein. At least nobody in law enforcement, so that would be a nice change. Pedophile financier Epstein had links to the UK through the former Duke of York and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, 66, and his ex wife, Sarah Ferguson, 66. He was also linked to labor grandee Peter Mandelson, 72, and is believed to have visited Buckingham Palace. Not believed to. He definitely did. And also Sandringham and who the hell knows where else. How about when one of his assistants took a picture in the Queen's throne? No big deal, right? Not disrespectful. Epstein died in prison in 2019, age 66, after being found hanged in his cell while awaiting trial for child sex trafficking offenses. Around a dozen police forces in the UK have already confirmed that they're looking into any potential crimes carried out on their patch linked to Epstein. The national group set up in February to support police forces with. With their investigations confirmed last week, it had created a separate Strand to focus solely on violence against women and girls allegations. This is what I was talking about and it's only going to expand now. Are they going to be successful and bring anyone to justice? I have my doubts now if we're talking about the other crimes, passing on information, you know, process crimes maybe, I think there's a good possibility that people could end up getting some bracelets for that. But anything further, I'm just not confident that we'll see any kind of meaningful law enforcement action. They have already approached potential victims to share their accounts, including women who have previously spoken to BBC News Night and Good Morning Britain. The group is chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Claire Bell, Deputy Director at the national center for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection, ncvpp. So I'm not too familiar with any of these bodies over in the uk, so I'm not going to have too many comments as far as, you know, personality wise, because I'm not familiar with the people who are running these groups. All I can say is that it's nice to see that at least there's something as far as a law enforcement effort to get to the bottom of what occurred. And I would really love to see that in America. But we're not going to have it. Not with Todd Blanche, certainly not with Pam Bondi. And unfortunately the real gorilla in the room that's causing problems is Donald Trump. Everything's happening at his command. He doesn't want these files out. So all the S men that surround him, they're going to do whatever Donald Trump wants. And make no mistake, the DOJ is nothing more then another arm for the President at this point. And that's not what the DOJ is supposed to be. It will prioritize identifying the scale, scope and nature of any potential UK based offending within the files and establishing a nationally coordinated and consistent approach to gathering and assessing intelligence. Assistant Chief Constable Bell said last week, policing operates locally but but must remain nationally coherent. Which is why the coordination groups have been established to ensure that we're joining the dots, as the public would expect. Look, I hope this is a tangible investigation and they're not just blowing smoke up our ass because we know that the authorities in the UK previously had zero desire to look into any of this. So are they just doing it now because people are demanding it or are they dedicated to really looking for the truth? And I hope it's that they're dedicated, but like usual, I have my doubts. Working with the NCA National Crime Agency, we're reviewing and assessing the published files. We have also reached out to survivors who have shared their experiences with the media to invite them to speak to UK authorities should they feel comfortable to do so. Police forces may receive direct contact from potential victims and and survivors reporting matters that are not contained in the Epstein files. Released officers will listen with care to anyone who takes the courageous step of contacting us. And my guess is there's going to be a lot of people that reach out. Will some of them be crazy people? Probably. But the vast majority of people that are contacting the authorities are people that have been wronged by Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. So I'm sure they're going to have their work cut out for them over in the uk she said that the police would be meticulous in its assessment of the files, which includes more than 3 million documents and pictures released in trenches by the U.S. she said the volume of material is significant and the detailed assessment of the files will take time, which I fully appreciate can be both frustrating and traumatic for anyone impacted. But it's crucial that we get this right, taking a methodical and coordinated approach to safeguard the integrity along of any potential investigation. Our priority throughout will remain the safety, well being and confidence of victims. And that of course is the right way to go about it. You have to center the survivors, right? They're the ones who suffered, they're the ones who went through it. They're the ones that need justice. Now the rest of us have been wronged as well, but it pales in comparison to what these girls went through. So that's why it's important to make sure that these survivors are centered and that justice comes to those who hurt them. The VOG Coordination Group will be working alongside the NCA and the Tackling Organized Exploitation Program and draw upon the expertise of colleagues from hydrant, the CSE Child Sexual Exploitation Task Force and Operation Beacon Port. Assistant Chief Constbell added, no single crime takes priority over another. And the establishment of this second group and investment in additional intelligence resources reflects the increasing complexity and sensitivity of these matters. Running in tandem, the group will enable us to consider any and all potential offending and reaffirm our commitment to victims and survivors of abuse. We remain focused on protecting people and, and maintaining public confidence. Well, good luck with that. I don't think anybody's confident in any of these institutions, whether it's the UK or America. And that's because these institutions, well, they failed us. Time and time again. US lawmakers have repeatedly called for Mr. Mountbatten Windsor to answer questions about his links to Epstein. He's denied any wrongdoing over his Epstein links. Pressure is also mounting on Ms. Ferguson to testify in the US over her apparent friendship with Epstein, although there has been no formal request for her to do so. I think it's performative, and I don't think that Fergie's going to offer anything up if we bring her in front of Congress. I'd much rather hear from Leslie Groff or Adriana Ross or Sarah Kellen Vickers. Files released by the Department of Justice in January revealed she remained in contact with the disgraced financier, including just 17 days before his release from a Florida jail for soliciting sex with minors. What they mean by that is abusing kids. No such thing as a child prostitute. Can't solicit minors. That makes you a child molester. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk. Last month, both Mr. Mandelson and Mr. Mountbatten Windsor were separately arrested by police in connection with the passing of information to Epstein. They were both released under investigation. And of course, that investigation is ongoing. And like usual, we're going to follow along with it wherever it goes. And when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in the UK and Europe, this story is still unfolding. And like usual, we're going to be here for all of it, every step of the way. Every story that drops will have it added to the catalog. And to all of you who have been rolling with me for all these years, and to those of you who have just shown up, I appreciate each and every one of you. You folks are the real ones. The people who haven't been distracted, the people who continue to demand justice, and the people who. Who refuse to move on because it's you folks who keep the pressure on. And if and when we ever get to a point where we have real justice, it's going to be because of you that we got there. So I just wanted to thank all of you for your contributions and for not letting the story die, because, believe me, that's the goal. But there's one thing that they didn't account for this time, and that's you. And when all is said and done, that might be the their biggest mistake. All the information that goes with this episode can be found in the description box.