France’s former Culture Minister Jack Lang 86 has resigned
as head of a Paris cultural center over alleged past financial links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that prompted a tax investigation.
He is the highest-profile figure in France impacted by the release of Epstein files
The financial prosecutors’ office said it had opened an investigation into Lang and his daughter, Caroline, over alleged “aggravated tax fraud laundering.”
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/02/08/frances-former-culture-minister-resigns-over-epstein-linked-tax-fraud-probe/
Brad Karp: The chairman of the prestigious law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP resigned from his position and as a Union College trustee after emails revealed his interactions with Epstein.
Jack Lang: The former French Culture Minister resigned as head of the Arab World Institute in Paris following a tax fraud investigation linked to financial ties with Epstein.
Mona Juul: Norway's ambassador to Jordan resigned after reports indicated that Epstein left money to her children and she faced scrutiny over her contacts with him.
UK Political Aides: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, and director of communications resigned following revelations regarding former British ambassador Peter Mandelson's ties to Epstein.
Caroline Lang: A French film producer and daughter of Jack Lang, she resigned as head of a film producers' group.
Miroslav Lajcak: The Slovakian government's national security advisor resigned after text messages showed him discussing women with Epstein.
Other Recent Developments
Larry Summers: Former Harvard University president and Treasury Secretary stepped down from the OpenAI board and other roles after emails showed a friendly relationship with Epstein.
Howard Lutnick: Calls have been made for the U.S. Commerce Secretary to resign due to his documented, though explained, interactions with Epstein.
Previous Significant Resignation
Alex Acosta: In 2019, then-U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigned amid criticism over his handling of the 2008 plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein.
France’s former Culture Minister Jack Lang 86 has resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over alleged past financial links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that prompted a tax investigation. He is the highest-profile figure in France impacted by the release of Epstein files The financial prosecutors’ office said it had opened an investigation into Lang and his daughter, Caroline, over alleged “aggravated tax fraud laundering.” https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/02/08/frances-former-culture-minister-resigns-over-epstein-linked-tax-fraud-probe/
High-Profile Resignations (Feb 2026)
Brad Karp: The chairman of the prestigious law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP resigned from his position and as a Union College trustee after emails revealed his interactions with Epstein.
Jack Lang: The former French Culture Minister resigned as head of the Arab World Institute in Paris following a tax fraud investigation linked to financial ties with Epstein.
Mona Juul: Norway's ambassador to Jordan resigned after reports indicated that Epstein left money to her children and she faced scrutiny over her contacts with him.
UK Political Aides: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, and director of communications resigned following revelations regarding former British ambassador Peter Mandelson's ties to Epstein.
Caroline Lang: A French film producer and daughter of Jack Lang, she resigned as head of a film producers' group.
Miroslav Lajcak: The Slovakian government's national security advisor resigned after text messages showed him discussing women with Epstein. Other Recent Developments
Larry Summers: Former Harvard University president and Treasury Secretary stepped down from the OpenAI board and other roles after emails showed a friendly relationship with Epstein.
Howard Lutnick: Calls have been made for the U.S. Commerce Secretary to resign due to his documented, though explained, interactions with Epstein. Previous Significant Resignation
Alex Acosta: In 2019, then-U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigned amid criticism over his handling of the 2008 plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein.
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