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Former PM Jagland Hospitalized Amid Epstein Corruption Probe

2/25/2026

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Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized after an alleged suicide attempt amid a corruption probe tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Norwegian police charged Jagland with aggravated corruption, a crime that could carry up to 10 years.
Økokrim leads the investigation into whether Jagland used his official position to obtain improper benefits from Epstein.
Authorities raided Jagland's properties after the Council of Europe revoked his diplomatic immunity.

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Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized after an alleged suicide attempt amid a corruption probe tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Norwegian police charged Jagland with aggravated corruption, a crime that could carry up to 10 years.
Økokrim leads the investigation into whether Jagland used his official position to obtain improper benefits from Epstein.
Authorities raided Jagland's properties after the Council of Europe revoked his diplomatic immunity.