Millions of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, the largest release of such documents since a law mandated their release last year, according to BBC World. The release, totaling three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos, came six weeks after the department missed a deadline signed into law by former U.S. President Donald Trump that mandated all Epstein-related documents be shared with the public.
The released documents shed light on the extent of some individuals' relationships with Epstein, contradicting previous claims of limited association. The New York Times reported that some of the world's wealthiest and most powerful people had attempted to distance themselves from Epstein following his 2019 arrest and death by suicide in a Manhattan jail. However, the document release revealed deeper connections than previously acknowledged.
The BBC reported that the DOJ conducted a "very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure tra." The release was mandated by law to ensure transparency regarding Epstein's activities and associations.
In other news, Jon Gosselin, 47, of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" fame, recounted a recent medical crisis in an interview with Fox News Digital. Gosselin said he experienced a health scare in late October, weeks before his wedding to Stephanie Lebo in November. He recalled coughing up a "blood clot" and subsequently driving himself to the hospital. Gosselin hosts a Halloween party every year and began feeling unwell in the lead up to the event.
Meanwhile, the U.S. is currently experiencing an active flu season, with many states reporting "moderate to very high activity" of influenza-like illness, according to the CDC, Fox News reported. Doctors are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated, staying home when sick, and practicing frequent hand washing to prevent the spread of influenza A (H3N2), particularly subclade K, which is making up a large portion of the circulating viruses.
In Norway, a rape trial involving Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is drawing significant public attention, BBC World reported. Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 charges. The trial, described as Norway's biggest in years, has led the royal family to maintain a distance, with neither Crown Princess Mette-Marit nor Crown Prince Haakon expected to attend. The court has also banned the publication of Høiby's pictures during the seven-week trial.
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