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Norwegian Diplomat Mona Juul Resigns Amidst Epstein Investigation
Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul has resigned from her ambassadorial posts too Jordan and Iraq following the release of documents linking her and other prominent Norwegians to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The resignation comes as Norwegian authorities investigate the extent of these connections. This situation has also brought scrutiny to other high-profile figures, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Background: The Epstein Case and Document Release
The case of Jeffrey Epstein, a financier who was arrested in 2019 on sex trafficking charges and died by suicide while in jail, continues to generate notable fallout. In january 2026, the U.S.Justice Department released a further tranche of documents related to the case, totaling over three million records, including emails, photos, and videos. NBC News provides ongoing coverage of the document releases and related developments.
Mona Juul’s Resignation and Role in Oslo accords
Mona Juul, a key figure in the negotiations that led to the 1993 Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Association (PLO), along with her husband Terje Rød-Larsen, stepped down from her ambassadorial roles after the investigation was launched. Reuters reported on her resignation, noting it was a “right and necessary decision” according to Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
Reports indicate that Juul and Rød-Larsen’s children were named as beneficiaries in Epstein’s will, set to inherit a combined $10 million (approximately 8.5 million euros). This revelation has fueled public and governmental scrutiny of their relationship with Epstein.
Other Norwegians Named in Epstein Documents
Juul is not the only prominent Norwegian linked to Epstein in the released documents. Former Prime Minister and ex-Secretary General of the council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland, and former foreign Minister Børge Brende, who currently serves as President of the World Economic Forum in Davos, have also been mentioned.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Connection
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has acknowledged a “painful” connection to Epstein, admitting to errors in judgment regarding her friendship with him. Her name appears over a thousand times in the newly released documents, according to Norwegian media reports. The Guardian details the Crown princess’s acknowledgement of the relationship and the scrutiny she is facing.
What is the Oslo Accord?
The Oslo Accords were a series of agreements signed between israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in the 1990s. These agreements aimed to resolve the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict by establishing a framework for self
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