US EditionCouncil of Europe strips former head Thorbjoern Jagland’s immunity over Epstein probe
- The Council of Europe lifted diplomatic immunity for Thorbjorn Jagland, allowing investigations into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as announced on February 11.
- Norwegian police are investigating Jagland for aggravated corruption based on newly released documents about Epstein's connections.
- Jagland stated he had shown 'poor judgment' regarding his ties with Epstein and expressed determination to cooperate with the investigation.
- His lawyer, Anders Brosveet, stated he will cooperate with the investigation and believes there is no criminal liability.
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The Epstein files are strong in Norway, where more personalities now need to be co-operated for their recent past. From Princess Mette-Marit to an former prime minister who has become president of the Nobel Committee and...
Norway is investigating whether Jagland has accepted gifts during his term as Secretary-General.
Council of Europe Removes Ex-Secretary General's Immunity Amid Epstein Probe
The Council of Europe on Wednesday, February 11 stripped former Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland of his diplomatic immunity, as he faces an investigation into his ties with the deceased U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Norwegian politician Labour Party politician Jagland held immunity by virtue of heading the Council—Europe’s leading human rights and democracy watchdog—covering acts carried out during his tenure from 2009 to 2019. Alain Ber…
Europe’s top human rights body lifts former Norwegian PM’s immunity after Epstein links
The Council of Europe has waived the immunity of its former Secretary General, Thorbjørn Jagland, after a request from Norwegian police who have launched a corruption investigation into his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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