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The ongoing fallout from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files has expanded beyond high-profile figures like Prince Andrew, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and U.S. political leaders, including the Clintons. Now, Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq, Mona Juul, has stepped aside while her ties to the late sex offender are investigated.
The decision came after the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday released three million documents related to Epstein’s investigation, which reveal extensive contacts between Epstein and the diplomatic couple. Notably, Epstein left $10 million to Juul and her husband’s children just two days before his death in 2019.
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide told Norwegian broadcaster NRK that Juul will not assume her ambassadorial duties until the matter is clarified.
Juul, who is married to former UN diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen, emphasized her commitment to transparency. “In light of what has emerged through the so-called ‘Epstein documents,’ I want to be completely open about my contact with Jeffrey Epstein,” she told the Norwegian news agency NTB. She said the interactions were private and related to her husband’s connection to Epstein but added that she “should have been more cautious in hindsight.”
The revelation has drawn political scrutiny at home. Guri Melby, leader of Norway’s Venstre party, called for Juul’s resignation and questioned the credibility of her explanation.
As the Epstein document release continues to reverberate globally, Juul’s case illustrates how far-reaching the scandal remains, touching diplomats and political figures alike.
*Source: Nordic Times
