Norway's former PM charged with gross corruption over Epstein links
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- Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland charged with 'gross corruption' over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Charges follow lifting of Jagland's diplomatic immunity by the Council of Europe; he denies wrongdoing.
- Emails suggest Jagland planned visits to Epstein's properties post-conviction; three of his homes searched.
- Jagland held significant roles including head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and Council of Europe Secretary-General.
- Epstein allegedly covered travel expenses for Jagland and his family; a 2014 trip to Epstein's island was canceled.
- Allegations include soliciting Epstein's help for a bank loan; unclear if part of the corruption charge.
- Other Norwegian figures implicated include Crown Princess Mette-Marit, diplomats Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen, and WEF's Borge Brende.
- Mette-Marit apologized for her Epstein friendship; Juul and Rød-Larsen investigated over alleged $5M inheritance from Epstein.
- WEF reviewing Brende's Epstein interactions; he claims unawareness of Epstein's criminal past.