A Norwegian ambassador who was involved in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts in the 1990s and most recently served in Jordan has resigned as she faces scrutiny over her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, the country’s Foreign Ministry says.
Rød-Larsen and Juul were among those involved in facilitating the landmark Oslo Accords aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 1990s. Norway's National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime, or Økokrim, said Monday that it decided last week to open an investigation of Juul and Rød-Larsen.
It said in a statement that Juul is suspected of gross corruption based on her position at the Foreign Ministry, and Rød-Larsen of aiding and abetting gross corruption. Investigators will look among other things into whether Juul received benefits in connection with her position. On Monday, they searched an apartment in Oslo's Frogner district and the home of a witness. Juul acknowledged in a statement to Norwegian news agency NTB last week that it had been “imprecise” to describe her contact with Epstein as minimal, but said that the contact originated in her husband's relationship with Epstein and she had no independent social or professional relationship with him. She wrote that her contact with Epstein had been sporadic and private, not part of her official duties, but acknowledged that she should have been much more careful. The latest batch of Epstein files has cast an unflattering spotlight on other prominent figures in Norway.on Friday issued an apology “to all of you whom I have disappointed" after documents offered more details of her relationship with Epstein. Økokrim already opened a corruption investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland — who also once headed the committee that hands out the Nobel Peace Prize — over his ties with Epstein. His lawyer said Jagland would cooperate. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Smoke from brush fire on Old Gainesville Road in Jacksonville that threatened nearby shopsClay County bus driver shortages cause student delays, frustration for familiesCan a son seek council leadership role while working with his dad?A warm-up on the way means you can start trimming, leaf-plucking | Chief Meteorologist explainsRed Flag Warning issued for Northeast Florida as wildfire danger risesVictim of attempted car theft that led to deadly crash shares story with News4JAXMandarin High School parent speaks after student was arrested for school shooting threat▶Meet the man who’s kept MLK’s legacy living through downtown Jacksonville for 45 years and countingFlorida driver’s license tests now offered only in EnglishRed Flag Warning: Fire danger alert in effect for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia2 dead, 2 injured when stolen SUV speeding away from traffic stop flips in San Marco: JSOGun 11-year-old brought on school bus was loaded, St. Johns County deputies confirmPaxon high schoolers stage walk out during lunch to protest ICEJacksonville woman says she was trying to break up fight when she, 2 relatives, teen were shotJacksonville woman says she was trying to break up fight when she, 2 relatives, teen were shotCity starts foreclosure process on long-troubled home in St. Augustine3 women, 1 teen shot during fight in Northwest Jacksonville: JSOBlown tire believed to spark 120-acre Baker County wildfire amid severe drought conditions▶Massive drug bust involving FBI ends with 55 of 56 arrests in Glynn CountyPutnam County residents still dealing with effects of wildfireStar-filled baseball class headlines national signing day at Trinity ChristianNational signing day: Mandarin honors athletes signing with college programs11 Chinese nationals indicted in marriage fraud scheme involving Jacksonville Navy sailorsFlorida nonprofit that helps veterans and low-income homeowners expands to JacksonvillePrevious photo
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