The US Justice Department’s latest Epstein document release has triggered arrests, resignations, and probes worldwide, exposing ties across elites from royalty to executives.
Key Arrests
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Arrested February 19, 2026, in the UK for misconduct over sharing trade docs as envoy (2001-2011); released under investigation with palace pledging cooperation.
- Thorbjørn Jagland: Ex-Norwegian PM charged with aggravated corruption over alleged Epstein gifts/loans tied to his roles.
Political/Diplomatic Resignations
- Peter Mandelson: Quit Labour Party amid scrutiny of $25K+ payments from Epstein; UK police probe info-sharing.
- Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem: Ousted as DP World CEO after 4,700+ mentions, including bizarre emails.
- Terje Rød-Larsen & Mona Juul: Norwegian diplomats probed for corruption/Epstein links; she resigned, he investigated for complicity; Epstein’s will named him executor for $10M to kids.
- Joanna Rubinstein: Stepped down as Swedish UNHCR chair post-2012 Little St. James visit.
Corporate Exits
| Figure | Role | Action | Epstein Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Ruemmler | Goldman Sachs CLO | Resigning June 2026 | Gifts, “Uncle Jeffrey” emails, media advice |
| Brad Karp | Paul, Weiss Chairman | Resigned | Emails on surveilling mistress, visa issues |
| Thomas Pritzker | Hyatt Chairman | Retiring | Friendly post-2008 emails w/ Epstein/Maxwell |
Academic/Entertainment
- Larry Summers: Harvard prof on leave over “wing man” ties; regrets contact.
- Casey Wasserman: Plans Wasserman agency sale after 2003 Maxwell flirts, 2002 jet flight; clients like Chappell Roan fled.
These developments highlight uneven accountability, with UK action outpacing others amid survivor demands.
