Overview
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit issued a formal apology, calling her Epstein association embarrassing as newly released emails show she searched his background in 2011 and later used his Palm Beach property in 2013.
- Norway’s Økokrim opened an aggravated corruption investigation into former prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland, the foreign ministry suspended ambassador Mona Juul, and lawmakers signaled support for an independent inquiry into ministry conduct.
- WEF said CEO Børge Brende’s interactions with Epstein are under independent review, while other figures across Europe and the U.S. have resigned or stepped aside as boards and agencies assess the documents.
- Newly disclosed emails show Buckingham Palace aides facilitated contact with Epstein for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, including a 2010 birthday invitation on Royal Household stationery and arrangements for Andrew’s 2010 New York stay, as well as draft media language circulated with Epstein.
- Reuters reports London police are investigating Peter Mandelson for possible misconduct in public office, and outlets emphasize that being named in the DOJ files does not by itself constitute evidence of criminal activity.