The family of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, has issued a powerful condemnation of the UK government, stating that Peter Mandelson “should have never been given that title” of US ambassador. In their first UK broadcast interview, Giuffre’s brother and sister-in-law voiced their outrage over the appointment.
Amanda Roberts, Giuffre’s sister-in-law, criticized a system that allows powerful figures with questionable associations to maintain their status “without shame.” She expressed frustration that it takes the unearthing of “skeletons” for any form of accountability to be enacted, suggesting the known links to Epstein should have been an immediate disqualifier.
This emotional testimony adds a crucial human perspective to a story dominated by political maneuvering. It directly counters the government’s narrative, presented by Business Secretary Peter Kyle, that Mandelson’s appointment was a calculated “worthwhile risk” due to his diplomatic skills. For Giuffre’s family, the ethical breach was too great to be justified by any political necessity.
The family’s public statement has significantly raised the stakes for Downing Street, framing the scandal not just as a political misstep, but as a moral failure that dishonors the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. Their words have resonated widely, amplifying the pressure on the Prime Minister to provide a full accounting of the flawed appointment process.
