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Global Investigations Sparked by Epstein's Controversial Bequests

2/19/2026

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The Epstein files trigger global investigations of figures tied to Epstein.
France's Jack Lang faces scrutiny over tax evasion and Epstein ties, including a $5 million bequest to Lang's daughter.
Norway's former ambassador Mona Juul and her husband are under investigation for corruption, with Epstein bequeathing them $10 million.
Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Barak's Epstein ties are used politically by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Story summary

The Epstein files trigger global investigations of figures tied to Epstein.
France's Jack Lang faces scrutiny over tax evasion and Epstein ties, including a $5 million bequest to Lang's daughter.
Norway's former ambassador Mona Juul and her husband are under investigation for corruption, with Epstein bequeathing them $10 million.
Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Barak's Epstein ties are used politically by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.