Britain's former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson has apologized to victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating his regret is for systemic failures rather than his personal association. Dismissed last year due to revealed closer ties to Epstein, Mandelson expressed he was unaware of the crimes and not complicit. He stated he believed Epstein's narrative and wished he had not. The UK government had previously noted Mandelson's connections appeared 'materially different' than initially known.