📰 Norway’s Crown Princess Says She Was ‘Manipulated and Deceived’ by Jeffrey Epstein

In a development that has drawn global attention, Mette-Marit has stated that she was “manipulated and deceived” in connection with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of extensive documents by the United States Department of Justice.

The newly released documents, reportedly comprising millions of records related to Epstein’s network and activities, have revealed links between the financier and several prominent figures worldwide, including politicians, business executives, diplomats, and members of royalty.

In her response, Crown Princess Mette-Marit acknowledged past interactions but emphasised that she had not been aware of the full extent of Epstein’s criminal activities at the time. She expressed regret over the association and clarified that she had distanced herself once concerns about his conduct became evident.

“I was manipulated and deceived,” she said, underscoring that the relationship was based on incomplete information and that she deeply regrets any connection to the disgraced figure.

The revelations have sparked widespread scrutiny in Norway, with calls for greater transparency regarding interactions between public figures and individuals later found to be involved in serious criminal conduct.

The release of documents by the United States Department of Justice has reignited global discussions about Epstein’s network and the extent of his influence across political, social, and economic spheres.

While the Crown Princess’s statement aims to clarify her position, the broader fallout from the disclosures continues to unfold, with authorities and media organisations examining the implications of the newly surfaced information.