Newly released documents reveal extensive contact between Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and the late Jeffrey Epstein, with nearly 1,000 mentions of her in the files. The emails, spanning from 2011 to 2014, suggest a close relationship, including messages where she called him “charming” and “soft-hearted.” These revelations come as Mette-Marit’s son, Marius Borg Høiby, faces trial on multiple charges, including rape. In response to the release of the documents, the Princess stated she showed poor judgment and deeply regrets having contact with Epstein.
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Recent document releases from the U.S. investigation into Jeffrey Epstein have unveiled further details concerning the relationship between the convicted sex offender and the man formerly known as Prince Andrew. These documents include an invitation to dine at Buckingham Palace and photographs appearing to show Andrew with an unidentified person. The scandal has prompted discussions about whether Andrew should cooperate with U.S. authorities. These revelations come after King Charles III stripped Andrew of his royal titles, and experts believe this action may insulate the rest of the family from further damage.
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Lord Peter Mandelson has announced his resignation from the Labour Party due to his association with the late Jeffrey Epstein, aiming to avoid causing further embarrassment. This decision follows the release of US Department of Justice files, which revealed payments totaling $75,000 made by Epstein to Mandelson in 2003 and 2004. In his resignation letter, Mandelson expressed regret over the renewed links to the scandal. The former cabinet minister was previously dismissed as US ambassador due to past connections with Epstein.
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Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the prosecutors’ review of the Epstein-Maxwell case is concluded. Blanche acknowledged that victims seek justice but maintained that the department will not create evidence. These comments came in response to demands for further accountability from survivors and complaints of incomplete document releases from Democratic lawmakers. Despite addressing some redaction errors, Blanche maintained transparency and emphasized that the justice department has nothing to hide. Democratic figures like Ro Khanna and Jamie Raskin, however, disputed the completeness of the released documents, calling for full transparency and accountability.
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Following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a federal officer on January 24th, federal agents responded to a crowd gathering near 27th Street and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. Agents deployed tear gas and other less-lethal munitions against the assembled individuals. The use of force occurred in the aftermath of the shooting incident. This action was a direct response to the situation created after the shooting.
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AP News reports that hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Milan on Saturday to protest the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for the upcoming Winter Olympics. The protest, which took place in Piazza XXV Aprile, drew participants from various political and social organizations, expressing concerns about the presence of ICE agents. Organizers emphasized that the demonstration was against what they perceived as a growing fascism in the United States, despite the agents’ limited role in the Olympic security. The news of the deployment sparked a strong reaction in Italy, with the mayor of Milan expressing his disapproval, and the Interior Minister being called to testify.
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Early Saturday morning, Las Vegas police and FBI agents executed a search warrant at a home near East Washington Avenue and North Hollywood Boulevard following an investigation into a possible biological laboratory. Inside the home on Sugar Springs Drive, authorities discovered evidence of possible biological material, including refrigerators containing unknown liquids. The Sheriff stated that multiple agencies would be involved in the proper recovery and mitigation of the items, though their exact nature remains unclear. At least one arrest has been made, but no further details about the suspect or the items found were immediately released, and the investigation is expected to take several days.
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The release of the latest tranche of Epstein-related documents has prompted criticism and calls for further accountability from survivors and their attorneys. Attorneys representing the victims point out that the released files contain errors that identify victims. Survivors and their advocates express concerns that the government is protecting powerful figures while exposing those who have been harmed. Several political figures have also expressed dissatisfaction with the Department of Justice’s handling of the files, demanding full transparency and adherence to the law requiring the release of all documents.
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AP News reports that five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, have been released from an ICE facility in Texas and returned to Minnesota following a judge’s order. The father and son, who were detained in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20th, were taken to a detention facility in Dilley, Texas. Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro confirmed their return and escorted them home. The release order from U.S. District Judge Fred Biery criticized the government’s actions, and the case drew outrage due to the circumstances of the boy’s detention.
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In December 2024, Lord Mandelson was appointed as the UK’s ambassador to the US by Sir Keir Starmer. However, his tenure was short-lived. Following revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Mandelson was dismissed from his post the following September. This decision effectively ended his diplomatic role.
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Milan Protests ICE Presence at Winter Olympics, Raising Concerns
AP News reports that hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Milan on Saturday to protest the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for the upcoming Winter Olympics. The protest, which took place in Piazza XXV Aprile, drew participants from various political and social organizations, expressing concerns about the presence of ICE agents. Organizers emphasized that the demonstration was against what they perceived as a growing fascism in the United States, despite the agents’ limited role in the Olympic security. The news of the deployment sparked a strong reaction in Italy, with the mayor of Milan expressing his disapproval, and the Interior Minister being called to testify.
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