Jack Lang Resigns Amid New Revelations Linking Him to Jeffrey Epstein

Jack Lang, former president of the Institut du monde arabe, has resigned following intense media scrutiny over his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. Lang admitted in an interview that he had "fully embraced" his relationship with Epstein, though he claimed ignorance of Epstein’s criminal network despite Epstein's 2008 conviction for underage prostitution. The resignation comes after the release of 3 million new Epstein documents, in which Lang’s name appears approximately 700 times and his daughter Caroline’s nearly 1,000 times, escalating public and media pressure.

Investigations revealed financial links involving a trust set up for Caroline Lang and a company financed to purchase artworks, highlighting the financial entanglements within Lang’s family tied to Epstein. Despite this, Lang expressed confusion over questions about his resignation and stated he does not feel "in turmoil" about the situation.

The new document disclosures continue to reveal ties between Epstein and numerous influential individuals, although no formal proof of complicity in Epstein's crimes has emerged. This ongoing scandal also saw the resignation of Mona Juul, a Norwegian diplomat, whose children reportedly received a $10 million bequest from Epstein, underscoring the wide-ranging impact of the Epstein revelations across political spheres.

Lang’s resignation marks a significant development in the unfolding Epstein affair in France, reflecting broader challenges faced by public figures linked to Epstein. As investigations continue, further scrutiny of financial affairs and personal associations linked to Epstein remain in the spotlight.