Norway Crown Princess Claims She Was Manipulated by Jeffrey Epstein
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit stated on Friday that she was "manipulated" by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while seeking to explain their close relationship in a new interview. The U.S. Justice Department released millions of documents showing frequent communication between the royal and Epstein, which occurred long after he pleaded guilty to soliciting an underage girl.
Key Points
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1Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has publicly stated for the first time that she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Jeffrey Epstein.
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2The Norwegian royal family is facing severe scrutiny following her admission of a long-term friendship with the late sex offender, despite not being accused herself. She claimed in an interview to be unaware he knew about his criminal activities or abuse history until after 2019 when she regretted their contact.
Developments
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit stated that she was 'deceived' by Jeffrey Epstein and claimed at the time of their relationship, "I did not know he [was] a sex offender or an abuser."
— [Mar 20, 18:03] Norway crown princess says she was deceived (The Guardian)"Gostaria de nunca o ter conhecido" - The Crown Princess expressed regret over her friendship with Epstein and stated that he manipulated the situation.
— [Mar 20, 20:17]'I would have liked never to know him': Norway's princess breaks silence on link (Rss.impresa.pt)"Portou-se comigo de uma maneira que eu não gostei" - The Crown Princess said Epstein behaved towards her in a way that she did not like.
— [Mar 20, 18:27] Princesa da Noruega fala sobre amizade com Epstein (Cmjornal.pt)"Kykenee vähempäan ja vĂahempeaan" - The Crown Princess stated that she was deceived and manipulated by Jeffrey Epstein.
— [Mar 21, 04:45] Mette-Maritin ulostulon taustalla muuhtuva tilanne (Is.fi)"Bila sem zmanipulirana" - The Crown Princess confirmed that she was a victim of manipulation by Epstein.
— [Mar 21, 08:37] Norveška princesa o prijatelju Epsteinu