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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 Guardian
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. . .

The Jeffrey Epstein files have shattered Norway’s illusions about itself | Sindre Bangstad
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Le Monde
Epstein affair: the immunity of Norwegian Thorbjorn Jagland lifted by the Council of Europe

According to the Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang, which relies on documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, Mr. Jagland asked for a guarantee from the American financier to buy an apartment, the outcome of which is unknown. He also stayed with Mr. Epstein in New York in 2018, as well as in Paris in 2015 and 2018.

Epstein affair: the immunity of Norwegian Thorbjorn Jagland lifted by the Council of Europe
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Der Spiegel
Donald Trump reportedly said in 2006 about Jeffrey Epstein that 'everyone knows'

A former police chief describes in an FBI memo a phone call with Donald Trump shortly after investigators began looking into Epstein.

Donald Trump reportedly said in 2006 about Jeffrey Epstein that 'everyone knows'
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Le Monde
Epstein affair: Fabrice Aidan, a French diplomat, appears in the documents; Jean-Noël Barrot says he is 'aghast' and 'indignant'

The foreign minister said on Tuesday evening that he had referred the matter to the French judiciary to report the alleged facts involving Fabrice Aidan, a French diplomat, who, according to Radio France, exchanged dozens of direct and sometimes informal emails with Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein affair: Fabrice Aidan, a French diplomat, appears in the documents; Jean-Noël Barrot says he is 'aghast' and 'indignant'
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Der Standard
Epstein files put U.S. Secretary of Commerce Lutnick under pressure

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick was questioned during a visit to the island of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite calls for his resignation, President Donald Trump intends to keep Lutnick.

Epstein files put U.S. Secretary of Commerce Lutnick under pressure
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Aftenposten
He takes this very seriously, says the lawyer

STRASBOURG/OSLO: A unanimous ministerial committee of the Council of Europe lifted Thorbjørn Jagland's immunity on Wednesday.

He takes this very seriously, says the lawyer
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Jeffrey Epstein: Jeder wusste, dass er das tut

All die Prominenten, die wegen der Akten jetzt zurücktreten oder sich entschuldigen: Spätestens seit 2008 war bekannt, dass Epstein ein Sexualverbrecher war. Donald Trump soll es schon vorher gewusst haben.

Jeffrey Epstein: Jeder wusste, dass er das tut
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The Independent
From princes to prime ministers: The European elites caught in Epstein’s ever-growing web

Political pressure in the US led to the release of the Epstein files but the impact is being felt thousands of miles away, James C. Reynolds reports

From princes to prime ministers: The European elites caught in Epstein’s ever-growing web
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Die Zeit
Epstein Files: Trump allegedly had information about Epstein's crimes as early as 2006

Donald Trump says he knew nothing about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. An FBI document now suggests that this claim may be false.

Epstein Files: Trump allegedly had information about Epstein's crimes as early as 2006
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ABC
Denuncian que la Casa Blanca ocultó nombres de hombres «ricos y poderosos» en los archivos del caso Epstein

«¿Por qué están protegiendo a estos hombres ricos y poderosos? ». Es la pregunta que ha planteado el congresista demócrata estadounidense Ro Khanna este martes en la Cámara de Representantes después de haber accedido, junto al republicano Thomas Massie, a documentos de los archivos de Epstein publicados por el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ) sin censurar. En esos textos, los dos congresistas han encontrado los nombres de seis hombres «probablemente incriminados» en las actividades del pedófilo y financiero caído en desgracia Jeffrey Epstein: Salvatore Nuara, Zurab Mikeladze, Leonic Leonov, Nicola Caputo, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem y el empresario multimillonario Leslie Wexner. Wexner, de 88 años, fue director de firmas como Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria's Secret y La Senza y contrató a Epstein como su gerente financiero de 1987 a 2007. Fue, además, el «cliente principal» de su fondo de inversión. Sus vínculos con el delincuente sexual quedaron al descubierto en una extensa investigación del 'New York Times' el pasado noviembre. Noticia Relacionada estandar No Carlos III, «dispuesto» a ayudar a la

Denuncian que la Casa Blanca ocultó nombres de hombres «ricos y poderosos» en los archivos del caso Epstein
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Le Monde
Epstein affair: a French diplomat appears in documents, the foreign minister refers the case to the judiciary

Jean-Noël Barrot announced, on Tuesday evening, that he had turned to the French judiciary to "signal the alleged facts" involving a French diplomat, Fabrice Aidan, who exchanged, according to Radio France, "dozens of direct and sometimes informal" emails with Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein affair: a French diplomat appears in documents, the foreign minister refers the case to the judiciary
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Epstein files: 'Mysterious redactions'

US lawmakers were allowed to view the latest Epstein files unredacted and are puzzled by how much is being concealed. Trump is also once again in need of explanations.

Epstein files: 'Mysterious redactions'
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
The Epstein case: Trump and Clinton share the same interest

The Epstein case is a portrait of the decline of the U.S. elite - and of politics in the populist era: every lie is allowed, nothing has any consequences.

The Epstein case: Trump and Clinton share the same interest
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Le Monde
Epstein affair: the government 'encourages women who may have been victims to seek justice'

The statement by Maud Bregeon follows revelations concerning the French diplomat Fabrice Aidan, whose name is cited repeatedly in the millions of documents posted online by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Epstein affair: the government 'encourages women who may have been victims to seek justice'
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Handelsblatt
Epstein scandal: French diplomat comes under the scrutiny of the judiciary

The Paris foreign minister expressed dismay: A French diplomat had dubious contacts with Epstein—and is said to have even handed over confidential documents.

Epstein scandal: French diplomat comes under the scrutiny of the judiciary
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Kathimerini
Epstein case: Lifting immunity for the former head of the Council of Europe

The Council of Europe, the continent's leading human rights protection body, announced today that it has agreed to lift the former secretary-general's diplomatic immunity.

Epstein case: Lifting immunity for the former head of the Council of Europe
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Aftenposten
VG: Rød-Larsen's bills ended up with Jeffrey Epstein

A VG investigation of Epstein documents shows that some of Terje Rød-Larsen's home-care bills ended up with Epstein.

VG: Rød-Larsen's bills ended up with Jeffrey Epstein
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The Independent
The latest revelations from the Epstein files, including Musk’s brother and an alleged phone call from Donald Trump

Justice Department officials have been unredacting the names of people associated with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the request of lawmakers

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Aftenposten
Council of Europe to assess Jagland's immunity on Tuesday

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe is to decide on Tuesday whether former Secretary-General Thorbjørn Jagland's immunity should be removed.

Council of Europe to assess Jagland's immunity on Tuesday
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Dagens Næringsliv
Contents of the indictments against Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen

The Økokrim indictment cites four aspects, according to DN's information. These include a private-jet trip to Epstein's island and medical care for Rød-Larsen paid by the deceased sex offender.

Contents of the indictments against Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen
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