Norway: Former Nobel Prize chairman to give "explanations" regarding his relationship with Epstein

The Nobel Institute seeks explanations from former Nobel Peace Prize Committee chairman Thorbjørn Jagland regarding potential financial benefits received from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Institute's director stated that such benefits would violate their code of ethics. Jagland allegedly asked Epstein to guarantee an apartment purchase, although it is unconfirmed if Epstein agreed. Jagland stayed at Epstein's residences in New York and Paris, and a planned trip to Epstein's island in 2014 was cancelled. Jagland admitted to a "lapse in judgment" in his relationship with Epstein.