US EditionEpstein scandal rocks Norway: Top diplomat suspended, royals and officials scrutinised
Norway suspended Ambassador Mona Juul after US files revealed a $10 million bequest from Epstein and contacts with other prominent Norwegian figures, prompting a formal inquiry.
- On Feb 2, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said Norway suspended Ambassador Mona Juul pending an investigation into her alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of files.
- After the files' release on Jan 30, Norwegian media reported Epstein left $10 million to Mona Juul's two children, involving several prominent Norwegians and email contacts with Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
- Records show Jagland asked Epstein in 2014 for help with a property purchase and planned a trip to Epstein's Caribbean island that did not happen, both admitting an `error of judgement`.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is working to shed light on the case as it conducts inquiries, with Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide cautioning that inclusion does not imply wrongdoing for Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Thorbjorn Jagland.
- Amid broad scrutiny, the Norwegian royal family, senior politicians and former foreign minister Borge Brende face examination, with reports citing a $10 million bequest tied to Mona Juul's family.
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The publication of the files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein also leads to consequences in Europe. In Norway, Great Britain and Slovakia there were suspensions and resignations.
New records in the Epstein case shake Norway's elite. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now drawing drastic consequences for Ambassador Mona Juul. What role did she and her family really play?
Mette-Marit has already admitted "painful mistakes" in dealing with Jeffrey Epstein. Now one of Norway's most famous diplomats is also targeted, because the children of Mona Juul appear to be heirs to Epstein's will. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry drew conclusions.
Epstein scandal rocks Norway: Top diplomat suspended, royals and officials scrutinised
OSLO: Norway temporarily suspended on Monday a high-profile diplomat known for her involvement in a landmark attempt to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict pending an investigation into her alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
One of Norway's most prominent diplomats, Mona Juul, is released from service after the publication of new Epstein files. According to Norwegian media reports, their children are to appear in the will of the convicted US investor.
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