French Prosecutors Investigate Diplomat in Epstein Probe
Key Takeaways
- ▶ French prosecutors are examining three new complaints linked to the released Epstein files and revisiting an earlier investigation into a deceased Epstein associate.
- ▶ France set up a specialized team to review the files for French nationals who had contact with Epstein.
- ▶ The action follows broader European responses including UK police launching a national task force and a Dubai ports chief resigning.
French prosecutors are examining three new complaints linked to the recently released Epstein files, the Paris prosecutor’s office said, according to the New York Times.1 The office is also revisiting an earlier investigation into an Epstein associate who died in 2022.1
The prosecutor’s office did not identify the individuals named in the complaints or provide details about the allegations. French law restricts disclosure of information about ongoing investigations.1
The complaints stem from documents released under U.S. legislation passed last year. France set up a specialized team last week to review the files for French nationals who had contact with Epstein.2
International Responses
The French action follows other international responses to the document release. Dubai’s ports chief resigned after hundreds of emails were made public.3 UK police launched a national task force to investigate trafficking allegations.4
Congress subpoenaed British diplomat Peter Mandelson over his documented meetings with Epstein.5
In the United States, Attorney General Pam Bondi has declined calls to release unredacted versions of the documents. The FBI released files with significant portions redacted, citing ongoing investigations and privacy concerns.1
Pam Bondi
Peter Mandelson