Former US senator George Mitchell denies being aware of Epstein activity

George Mitchell has never been charged with any wrongdoing and has repeatedly stated he had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes before his guilty plea in 2008. File photo

Former US senator George Mitchell has reiterated denials that he was involved in or aware of any criminal activity by Jeffrey Epstein. 

It comes after the US-Ireland Alliance announced the removal of Mr Mitchell’s name from its prestigious scholarship programme. The former US Senator was one of the main architects of the Good Friday Agreement and a widely respected diplomat.