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Norway’s royal family in the spotlight over Epstein emails and start of rape trial for crown princess’ son

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Norway’s usually private royal family is again under intense public scrutiny this week as the rape trial of the crown prince’s stepson begins days after a tranche of newly released Epstein files appear to link the crown princess to the late sex offender.

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  1. The Guardian

    Norway’s crown princess had years of contact with Epstein, files appear to show (opens The Guardian)

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    Mette-Marit apologises for ‘poor judgment’ as documents reportedly include scores of emails with child sex offender

  2. Washington Examiner

    Norwegian royals implode over Epstein emails, son's run-ins with law (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Norwegian royal family is suffering a historically awful year for their public image amid arrests, rape cases, and Epstein revelations.

  3. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Norway’s royal family in the spotlight over Epstein emails and start of rape trial for crown princess’ son (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Norway’s usually private royal family is again under intense public scrutiny this week as the rape trial of the crown prince’s stepson begins days after a tranche of newly released Epstein files appear to link the crown princess to the late sex offender.

  4. KVIA El Paso

    Son of Norway’s crown princess stands trial for rape, as royal family in the spotlight over Epstein emails (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Norway’s usually private royal family is under intense public scrutiny this week as the rape trial of the crown prince’s stepson begins days after a tranche of newly released Epstein files appear to link the crown princess to the late sex offender.

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