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Bombshell moment Starmer refuses to deny lobbying for second disgraced job | Politics | News

Bombshell moment Starmer refuses to deny lobbying for second disgraced job | Politics | News

Published by Sam Flores

Sir Keir Starmer has refused to deny that Downing Street tried to give another disgraced peer a top diplomatic job. Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins said on Tuesday that No 10 wanted him to look at “available head of mission jobs” for Lord Doyle, a former Downing Street director of communications who was later suspended from the Labour Party over his links to a convicted paedophile. At Prime Minister’s Questions, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey asked whether the PM knew his office was lobbying for an ambassadorial role for Lord Doyle and whether they were doing it on his authority. Sir Keir told MPs: “Matthew Doyle worked for many years in public service for me as Prime Minister and other ministers. “When people leave roles in any organisation, there are very often conversations about other roles they may want to apply for. In this case, nothing came of it.” Sir Ed replied: “The House and the public watching will note the Prime Minister failed to answer my question.” Sir Olly said that …

TV tonight: Shetland meets CSI in a new drama about a disgraced cop

TV tonight: Shetland meets CSI in a new drama about a disgraced cop

Published by Sam Flores

Saint-Pierre 9pm, U&AlibiBilingual dialogue! Sharp suits! Beautiful landscapes! Yes, Shetland meets CSI in this French-Canadian police procedural about disgraced cop Donny “Fitz” Fitzpatrick (Allan Hawco), who gets reassigned to the small island after a personal arrest goes embarrassingly viral. But will his bumbling demeanour work on his new partner, the no-nonsense Geneviève “Arch” Archambaul (Joséphine Jobert)? Priya Elan Making a Maestro 8pm, Sky ArtsA wonderful insight into what conductors actually do, as the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition looks for its next winner. One of the 20 young hopefuls followed here will gain, as Flick describes it, a “passport for the rest of their career”. As they conduct two pieces each – Handel and Schubert – it’s even more stressful than watching Tár. Hollie Richardson Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy 9pm, BBC TwoThe final part of this dispiriting documentary focuses on the last six years of Jackson’s life as he grappled with yet more financial, legal and reputational crises. Being charged with child molestation in 2003 triggered the most sensational US trial since OJ Simpson: …

Usher says Diddy is being ‘misrepresented’ after disgraced rapper’s sex crimes conviction

Usher says Diddy is being ‘misrepresented’ after disgraced rapper’s sex crimes conviction

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Usher is speaking out in defense of Sean “Diddy” Combs. While playing a word association game in a Forbes interview published Wednesday, Usher said that “legacy” came to mind when he thought of Combs, who is currently serving a 50-month sentence after he was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution following a bombshell eight-week trial last summer. The “Yeah!” singer said that although his opinion “might be controversial,” the influence that Combs, 56, created through his business empire was undeniable. “In many ways, I think certain people are prosecuted and maybe not recognized for the greatness that they offer,” Usher, 47, said. “I don’t have anything negative to say about Sean Combs because my experience was not what the world has seen and how he’s been misrepresented.” He continued: “I’m not saying that every man is perfect. I’m not saying that …

Disgraced Peter Mandelson demanded over £500,000 payout from taxpayers | Politics | News

Disgraced Peter Mandelson demanded over £500,000 payout from taxpayers | Politics | News

Published by Sam Flores

Peter Mandelson demanded a payout of more than £500,000 after being sacked in disgrace from his role as US ambassador. And while Sir Keir Starmer’s Government refused to pay such a large sum, it did hand the former Labour politician £75,000. The sums are revealed in newly released files that the Government was forced to publish, showing details of Lord Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US and his dismissal. The peer was told to leave Washington after it became clear he had remained close to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein even after the financier’s first conviction. A memo from civil servant Alice McCullough confirms an “agreement to pay the settlement of £75,000 within seven days of the agreed termination date”. The payment included £40,329.50 in lieu of notice and a special severance payment of £34,670.50, with the first £30,000 exempt from income tax. The note dated October 13, 2025, apparently sent to Lord Mandelson’s lawyers, stated: “It is in both parties’ interest to conclude this as quickly as possible and have therefore proposed a termination …

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein says he still receives k pension from Disney

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein says he still receives $60k pension from Disney

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Harvey Weinstein claims he continues to receive a $60,000 pension check from Disney each year as he sits behind bars. The disgraced film producer, 73, complained in his first sit-down at Rikers Island that he is worried about his finances as he waits for his third trial for alleged sexual assault. Weinstein told The Hollywood Reporter in a rare interview published Tuesday that, after spending millions in legal fees, the thought of running out of money “keeps me up at night.” “I had property and other income, but it’s not limitless,” he told the outlet. “Disney cut off my insurance. You know how much I made for that company?” The Miramax co-founder went on to claim that he made $1 billion for the company by publishing the Percy Jackson book franchise, continuing: “I earned billions and billions for Disney and they …

Judge blocks discovery motion in disgraced sheriff Marcos Lopez case

Judge blocks discovery motion in disgraced sheriff Marcos Lopez case

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The judge ruling on suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez‘s case has denied a motion to compel discovery as the proceedings continue. On Thursday, February 5, a Florida judge denied a motion from the defense team of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez to compel the prosecution to provide discovery in the illegal gambling case. Lopez is charged with using his influence as sheriff to collect more than $600,000 in unlawful payments while operating Eclipse Social Club, a now-closed illegal gaming room in Kissimmee where customers could use unlicensed slot machines and other illegal gambling devices. The investigation has already led to the sheriff’s suspension. Florida sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested after casino raids exposed illegal gambling operation. Credit: Homeland Security Tampa Although the judge denied the discovery motion, the defense and prosecution came to an agreement to have the statewide prosecutor’s office send a representative to the defense to access the evidence. “It’s voluminous, the discovery,” defense attorney Migdalia told Click Orlando. “We may need to go there with terabytes and whatnot. It may be …

Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor officially exiled from Royal Lodge after fresh Epstein claims

Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor officially exiled from Royal Lodge after fresh Epstein claims

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of Royal Lodge. The former prince left his home of 24 years on Monday night and is currently living at Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham Estate. The 65-year-old’s permanent home, Marsh Farm, is currently undergoing renovations. Construction workers have been seen at the site and its understood that the property is having its security measures increased. This includes the installation of a CCTV system and the addition of six-foot wooden fences. A no-fly zone around Sandringham has been extended to include Marsh Farm. © WireImageAndrew Mountbatten Windsor has moved out of Royal Lodge Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein It comes just three months after the King stripped his younger brother of all of his titles, styles and honours following a string of scandals. Andrew had been embroiled in controversy for years over his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and allegations, which he denies, that he sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre when she was a teenager and had been trafficked by Epstein. © Getty ImagesAndrew was stripped of his titles last …

Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire allegedly met Epstein at disgraced financier’s house – POLITICO

Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire allegedly met Epstein at disgraced financier’s house – POLITICO

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Colom wrote in the series of emails that he regularly meets Le Maire and his then chief of staff, Emmanuel Moulin. Moulin is currently President Emmanuel Macron’s chief of staff. There is no suggestion in the email that Moulin met with Epstein, and Moulin told POLITICO that he has never met Epstein. Le Maire did not respond to a request for comment. POLITICO could not immediately find contact information for Colom. Le Maire, a longtime fixture of French conservative politics and a former presidential candidate, now teaches at a university in Lausanne. While he was mulling a bid for the 2027 presidential election, his reputation has suffered significantly as France has struggled to cut trillions in debt since his departure. Le Maire’s appointment as armed forces minister last year was met with such outrage it helped trigger a government collapse after a mere 14 hours. Colom also asked Epstein in a 2013 email for “any ideas” helping to raise money for Le Maire as a “future candidate [sic] to the Presidential election.” Epstein responded: “lets …

Princess Beatrice’s husband jets off on solo trip as royal spends time with disgraced father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Princess Beatrice’s husband jets off on solo trip as royal spends time with disgraced father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Beatrice’s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has jetted off on a solo trip abroad as the royal spends time with her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Edo, who shares daughters Sienna, four, and Athena, one, with Beatrice, is currently spending time in the sun in Miami, Florida.   Taking to Instagram, Edo shared snaps of palm trees and the exterior of restaurant Le Bilboquet, located in Palm Beach. The eatery offers “elevated” French bistro cuisine using local ingredients from South Florida, and even saw Brooklyn Beckham putting his spin on a Cajun chicken sandwich in the kitchens last month.  The destination is one of which the family is clearly fond, as Dara Huang, Edo’s ex-fiancée, is from Florida, so it’s somewhere their son Christopher, informally known as Wolfie, nine, has previously enjoyed spending his holidays. Meanwhile, back in the UK, Princess Beatrice was seen showing her support for her disgraced father, Andrew, after the pair were spotted out on a horse ride with Sienna this week.  In pictures obtained by The Sun, the trio could be seen …