Son of Epstein Associate Under Investigation Dies by Suicide
The son of Terje Rød-Larsen, a former Norwegian diplomat under investigation for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, died by suicide at age 25. Norwegian authorities are examining whether gifts from Epstein to Rød-Larsen and his family constituted bribes, though the children were not accused of wrongdoing. The family's attorneys criticized the intense media scrutiny, saying it had become speculative and harmful.
- ▪Edward Rød-Larsen, the 25-year-old son of Terje Rød-Larsen, died by suicide amid media coverage tied to the Epstein investigation.
- ▪Terje Rød-Larsen is under investigation in Norway for possible corruption related to gifts, services, and money received from Jeffrey Epstein.
- ▪Edward Rød-Larsen was mentioned in Epstein's documents and had communicated with Epstein about work experiences and personal matters.
- ▪Edward and his sibling were named in Epstein's will for $10 million but did not receive the funds, and the family said they learned of the bequest through media reports.
- ▪Attorneys for Terje Rød-Larsen stated that prolonged media scrutiny had unfairly impacted the family and crossed into character assassination.
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By Jenna SundelNews ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The son of a former Norwegian diplomat under investigation for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide on Wednesday, according to multiple news outlets in Norway.The 25-year-old was the son of Terje Rød-Larsen, who has held multiple public offices in Norway and at the United Nations.
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