Council strips immunity from Jagland
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The Council of Europe’s ministerial committee in Strasbourg lifted former secretary-general Thorbjørn Jagland’s legal immunity on Wednesday, responding to an Økokrim request tied to the Epstein files.
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The Jeffrey Epstein files have shattered Norway’s illusions about itself | Sindre Bangstad
Norway built its global brand on diplomacy and egalitarianism. The cosying up of its elite to the sex offender can only boost the far right Donald Trump may have wanted revenge against Norway for the Nobel peace prize snub , but even he could hardly have imagined the damage contained in the latest US justice department’s release of three million emails from the Jeffrey Epstein files. A string of what appear to be embarrassing messages between a Norwegian princess and Epstein initially led the global headlines. Mette-Marit, the crown princess, communicated regularly with the financier despite his 2008 conviction for child sexual abuse crimes and even went on holiday to his notorious Palm Beach villa. She has since apologised, expressing her “deep regret” for the friendship. Continue reading. . .
LUTNICK: I did have lunch w/ him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me as were my 4 children and nannies. We had lunch on the island. That's true. For an hour. We left with all of my children
LUTNICK: I did have lunch w/ him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me as were my 4 children and nannies. We had lunch on the island. That's true. For an hour. We left with all of my children
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LUTNICK: I have no idea about that whole thing
LUTNICK: I have no idea about that whole thing
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You can see this file on DOJ’s website
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You can see this file on DOJ’s website
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Lutnick: "I have no idea about that whole thing"
Lutnick: "I have no idea about that whole thing"
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Here’s my reaction.
Here’s my reaction.
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LUTNICK: I barely had anything to do with that person, okay?
LUTNICK: I barely had anything to do with that person, okay?
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