Overview
- Norway’s foreign minister called Juul’s contacts with the convicted sex offender a grave error of judgment and described her departure as the correct and necessary decision.
- The foreign ministry has an active investigation under way, and Juul was temporarily removed from her post while officials examine the extent of her dealings.
- Her name appears in newly released U.S. Department of Justice records linked to the Epstein case, according to the reports.
- Norwegian media report that Epstein earmarked $10 million for the two children of Juul and her husband, diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen.
- Juul’s lawyer said she stepped down because the situation prevented her from performing her duties responsibly and caused major stress for her family, as parallel scrutiny extends to other Norwegian political and royal figures.