Epstein's files continue to lead to resignations and scandals. What the media is writing

Documents published in January from the case of Jeffrey Epstein, convicted of sexual crimes, continue to lead to scandals. The chief lawyer of Goldman Sachs resigned because of her connections with him, and the former prime minister is accused of corruption in Norway. Correspondence with Epstein has ruined the reputation of both Hollywood figures and respected scientists. How the world's media react to the new details is in the Izvestia digest.

Financial Times: Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigned over ties to Epstein

Goldman Sachs chief lawyer Katie Rummler will step down this summer after the U.S. Department of Justice released documents revealing the extent of her ties to accused sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Rümmler said that the media attention to her, related to her previous work as a lawyer, distracts her from her current work.

Ruemmler's departure became one of the most high—profile corporate scandals related to the massive disclosure of Epstein's emails, which affected everyone from Wall Street to Westminster. Before it became known about her relationship with Epstein, Rummler enjoyed a reputation at Goldman as a respected, restrained and experienced lawyer. She was an adviser to the White House during the Obama administration, was one of the top managers of Goldman Sachs and held senior positions on the internal reputational risks and ethics committees.

Reuters: senior official of the Ministry of Health invited Epstein to a party

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the U.S. Centers for Health Insurance and Medical Services under President Donald Trump, emailed Epstein an invitation to a Valentine's Day party in 2016. Oz, a former well-known television doctor, sent out the invitation almost a decade after Epstein's first sexual misconduct allegations became known in July 2006.

Oz's name appears in the files several more times, including in an email sent to Epstein from an account registered in his name on January 1, 2016, with the subject "Dr. Oz." However, the text of the message has been completely edited. Oz also appears on the list of people designated as the "updated list of those who agree to tomorrow night," in an email from an unknown woman from 2012 with the subject "Sunday, December 9th, Les Miserables."

The New York Times: Former Norwegian Prime Minister charged with corruption related to Epstein

Norwegian police have announced that former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged with "gross corruption" in connection with his ties to Epstein. The head of the Norwegian Agency for Combating Economic Crimes, Pal Launset, said that several Jagland properties had been searched. The politician's lawyer stated that his client is cooperating with the authorities.

Last week, an investigation began into the links between Epstein and Jagland, who also served as foreign minister and headed the Norwegian Nobel Committee. According to investigators, they are investigating whether "gifts were received, whether trips were paid for, and whether loans were provided in connection with his position." The documents show that Epstein and Jagland were close, exchanging warm messages about joint dinners, meetings and more.

CNN: Epstein's files came for the Hollywood elite

Influential talent agent Casey Wasserman faced a revolt after his name appeared in the Epstein case. He allegedly flew on the plane of the late convicted sex offender and exchanged ambiguous messages with his ex-girlfriend and convicted accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Singer Chappelle Roan, singer Orville Peck, songwriter Wayes Blood and others have now announced their departure from Wasserman's agency.

Wasserman has not publicly commented on the departure of the artists, but expressed "regret" over his correspondence with Maxwell, specifying that the exchange of messages "took place more than two decades ago, long before her terrible crimes became public." Wasserman stated that he had never had any contact with Epstein himself.

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Associated Press: Professor from Epstein's files was hoping for research funding

Famous scientists have been orbiting Epstein for years, even after he was convicted of sexual crimes. Now, faced with criticism, many say that they were motivated only by the factor of his wealth. New documents show that Epstein's influence on the academic environment was much broader than previously thought. He maintained close contacts with dozens of researchers, who exchanged friendly emails while contacting him for funding for their projects. Some sent him gifts and visited him in New York and Florida. Several people expressed sympathy for him when he faced the consequences of his crimes.

Mark Tramo, a neurologist at the University of California, said that his connection with Epstein has always been based on attracting donations. According to the documents, he exchanged dozens of emails and phone calls with Epstein over more than a decade, touching on topics far beyond his professional activities. From time to time, Tramo sent Epstein gifts and gave medical advice about back pain. When Epstein's sentence was coming to an end in 2009, Tramo sent an email asking about a party for such an occasion.