US EditionCouncil of Europe Strips Former Head of 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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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…
After the Epstein revelations. Former Norwegian Prime Minister is being investigated for serious corruption.
The Council of Europe announced today that it has lifted the immunity of its former Secretary General, Norwegian Thorbjorn Jagland, against whom Norwegian police have launched an investigation on suspicion of corruption due to his links to the late convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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