爱泼斯坦案文件牵出更多欧美政商名流

Core Viewpoint - The recent release of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice reveals connections between the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and numerous prominent figures in politics, finance, academia, and business in Europe and the U.S. This has prompted the World Economic Forum to initiate an independent review of its president, Børge Brende, regarding his interactions with Epstein [1][2]. Group 1: Independent Review Initiation - The World Economic Forum announced it will clarify the recent disclosures about its president Brende's three business dinners with Epstein and subsequent email and text exchanges [2][7]. - Børge Brende, 60, has been mentioned over 60 times in the recently released documents, which include millions of pages related to the Epstein case [2][7]. - Brende stated he was unaware of Epstein's past and criminal activities during their interactions and expressed regret for not investigating Epstein's history more thoroughly [2][7]. Group 2: Involvement of Political Figures - The Norwegian Economic and Environmental Crime Investigation Authority has launched a formal investigation into former Prime Minister Torbjørn Jagland for potential corruption related to gifts and travel from Epstein during his tenure [4][9]. - Former French Culture Minister Jacques Lang has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry to explain his connections to Epstein, following the disclosure of his family's ties to Epstein [4][9]. - The U.S. Department of Justice has completed its review of Epstein-related documents, totaling over 3 million pages, which do not provide evidence of criminal activity by those mentioned [4][10]. Group 3: Notable Individuals Mentioned - The documents reveal that former U.S. President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and other high-profile individuals such as U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and potential future Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Walsh are mentioned multiple times in connection with Epstein [5][6][10]. - The documents also include names of prominent figures like former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers and high-profile lawyers, indicating a wide network of connections to Epstein [6][10].