Issued on: 08/02/2026 - 14:41

Veteran French politician Jack Lang, a former Culture Minister, was forced out of a the post of president of the Arab World Institute Saturday as pressure grew on him over revelations in the latest release of the Epstein files. He is accused of 'aggravated tax fraud laundering' linked to Jeffrey Epstein, but Lang continues to insist he is innocent of any wrongdoing. Details by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor, Shirli Sitbon.

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