JUST IN: 🇳🇴 Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland hospitalized after a suicide attempt amid a corruption investigation linked to the Jeffery Epstein files.

 

JUST IN: 🇳🇴 Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland hospitalized after a suicide attempt amid a corruption investigation linked to the Jeffery Epstein files. pic.twitter.com/Yrd83v9bTV

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 (dated February 24, 2026) reports that Thorbjørn Jagland, former Prime Minister of Norway (1996–1997), former Secretary General of the Council of Europe, and ex-chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, was hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt.This reportedly occurred amid an ongoing corruption investigation tied to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of additional Epstein-related documents by the US Department of Justice.Key details from reliable reporting (BBC, CNN, Reuters, New York Times, Al Jazeera, etc.):Norwegian economic crime unit Økokrim opened an investigation in early February 2026 into Jagland on suspicion of aggravated/gross corruption.

He was formally charged with aggravated corruption around February 12, 2026.

The probe focuses on whether he received improper benefits (gifts, travel, loans, expense coverage) from Epstein in connection with his official positions.

Epstein documents show extensive email contact, planned visits (including family trips) to Epstein's properties in New York, Palm Beach, Paris, and potentially his private island (Little St. James) — some after Epstein's 2008 conviction.

Norwegian police searched Jagland's properties as part of the inquiry.

His diplomatic immunity (from his Council of Europe role) was waived by the Council at Norway's request to allow the investigation to proceed.

Jagland has denied any criminal wrongdoing and stated he is cooperating / confident in the outcome.

The suicide attempt / hospitalization appears to have happened roughly a week or so before February 24, 2026 (reports mention "last week" or around mid-February). Some Norwegian mainstream outlets initially agreed with his lawyer not to report it publicly, but international media and social platforms picked it up quickly.This is part of a broader wave of European fallout from the latest Epstein file releases, including investigations, resignations, and apologies from other high-profile figures (e.g., Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit also apologized over related Epstein links).Public reaction on X (including replies to the original post) ranges from shock and speculation about deeper Epstein network ties to questions about why mainstream Norwegian media was slow/quiet on the hospitalization aspect.Note: While the corruption charges and Epstein links are confirmed across major outlets, details on the suicide attempt remain based on reports (some citing his lawyer or leaks) and have not been officially detailed by authorities in every source. Jagland's condition was described as serious in some accounts.