{
  "id": 9330849,
  "title": "Norwegian diplomat behind Oslo Accords apologises for Epstein ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/norwegian-diplomat-behind-oslo-accords-apologises-for-epstein-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T11:41:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/23/norwegian-diplomat-behind-oslo-accords-apologises-for-epstein-ties"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Terje Rod-Larsen, a key figure in the Oslo Accords and a former Norwegian diplomat, is facing scrutiny over his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Rod-Larsen and his wife, fellow diplomat Mona Juul, are under investigation in Norway for aggravated corruption and complicity in aggravated corruption. The investigation centers on Epstein's financial support, including a loan for a flat in Oslo, Epstein's involvement in the couple's purchase of the property, a trip to Epstein's island in 2011, and payments for Rod-Larsen's home help services. Epstein left a $10 million inheritance to the couple's children, one of whom tragically took his own life in April at age 25. In a documentary airing on Wednesday, Rod-Larsen expressed regret for his relationship with Epstein, stating he should have severed ties earlier. US justice department documents revealed Epstein's sustained contact until 2019, with Epstein even being convicted for recruiting a minor for prostitution in 2008. Rod-Larsen, who headed the International Peace Institute think tank in New York from 2005 to 2020, attempted to justify his dealings with Epstein as intermediary and donor roles. This scandal has implicated other prominent Norwegians, including Queen Mette-Marit and former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland, who chaired the committee selecting Nobel Peace Prize winners. Norway's parliament has launched a parliamentary scrutiny procedure and formed an independent commission to investigate the matter. The committee on constitutional affairs will soon question Espen Barth Eide, Norway's foreign minister and his predecessors since 2005, as well as Jonas Gahr Store, who now serves as prime minister.",
  "summary": "Police are investigating a loan given by Jeffrey Epstein, his involvement in Terje Rod-Larsen and his wife Mona Juul's purchase of a flat in Oslo, a 2011 island trip and payments for home help.",
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        "title": "Norwegian diplomat behind Oslo Accords to apologise for Epstein ties in documentary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/norwegian-diplomat-behind-oslo-accords-to-apologise-for-epstein-ties",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:46:23.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Norwegian diplomat behind Oslo Accords apologises for Epstein ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/norwegian-diplomat-behind-oslo-accords-apologises-for-epstein-ties-9332545",
        "published": "2026-09-23T11:41:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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