News World US blocks UK access to unredacted Epstein files: Why the DoJ is forcing a 'bureaucratic' delay in Prince Andrew probe The Metropolitan Police has now sent a formal request to US authorities for access to the original files after earlier informal efforts failed. 2 min read Apr 25, 2026 12:19 PM IST First published on: Apr 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM IST This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice, shows Jeffrey Epstein, center, sitting with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP) The US Department of Justice will not provide unredacted files linked to Jeffrey Epstein to British police unless a formal legal request is made, according to a report by The Guardian. Investigators in the UK say access to the original material is important as they examine allegations involving Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson.…