A high-ranking figure in French politics is facing a major crisis after the French government announced it was investigating his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Former Culture Minister Jack Lang, 86, has been accused of laundering tax fraud proceeds and resisting pressure to step down despite mounting evidence against him.
Lang denies any wrongdoing and says the allegations are "baseless". He claims that he was introduced to Epstein by US actor-director Woody Allen and had nothing to do with the financier's crimes. However, details from the Epstein files suggest Lang appealed to Epstein for funds or favours on several occasions, including using his private plane.
Lang's daughter Caroline, 64, is also being investigated in connection with her involvement with Epstein. She has stepped down as head of a French film producers' union amid the scandal. The investigation follows the release of millions of documents by the US government that include the names of rich and powerful people who knew or did business with Epstein.
The latest development has left Lang's supporters reeling, but he remains defiant, saying the inquiry "will bring much light on to the accusations that are questioning my probity and my honour". The investigation is a significant blow to France's socialist government, which has been accused of having ties to corrupt figures.
Lang denies any wrongdoing and says the allegations are "baseless". He claims that he was introduced to Epstein by US actor-director Woody Allen and had nothing to do with the financier's crimes. However, details from the Epstein files suggest Lang appealed to Epstein for funds or favours on several occasions, including using his private plane.
Lang's daughter Caroline, 64, is also being investigated in connection with her involvement with Epstein. She has stepped down as head of a French film producers' union amid the scandal. The investigation follows the release of millions of documents by the US government that include the names of rich and powerful people who knew or did business with Epstein.
The latest development has left Lang's supporters reeling, but he remains defiant, saying the inquiry "will bring much light on to the accusations that are questioning my probity and my honour". The investigation is a significant blow to France's socialist government, which has been accused of having ties to corrupt figures.
I just can't believe what's happening with Jack Lang 
He's always come across as so classy and refined, but it seems like he's got some skeletons in his closet...or should I say, some connections to convicted sex offender Epstein? 
His daughter Caroline is getting a bad rap too, stepping down from her film union role over this whole thing. I feel bad for her - she doesn't deserve all this heat. But at the same time, I'm not surprised that Lang's being investigated, he always seemed a bit dodgy to me 
. The more I think about it, the more I wonder how many other French politicians have got ties to Epstein or his associates...it's like, what were they thinking? 
. And poor Jack Lang, 86 years old... he should know better by now. It's just sad that his legacy is getting tarnished like this 
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And what's up with the investigation bringing light on Lang's "probity" and "honour"? Isn't that just a fancy way of saying he's been getting away with something shady all these years? 
Anyway, I'm not surprised this is happening now that those Epstein files came out... it was only a matter of time before someone got caught in the web... or should I say, in the plane 
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. The fact that he's still defiant and claiming the investigation will bring "light" to the accusations makes me think there's more going on than just a simple case of tax fraud. I'm thinking maybe Lang knew something about Epstein's crimes and is trying to protect his own family? This whole thing feels like a massive web of deceit 
. And can we talk about how convenient it is that this investigation comes out now, when the socialist government is already under fire? It's like the universe is pushing them down 
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! I mean, I'm not surprised he's denying all the allegations, but come on, 86 years old and still trying to spin a good story? 
And his daughter Caroline is involved too? That's just gross. I feel bad for anyone who knew him and thought he was legit 
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. But if he's hiding something, it's gonna be a long road to recovery for him and his family 
. I'm shocked, but not surprised, that former Culture Minister Jack Lang is under fire over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. Who wouldn't want to distance themselves from that guy? 
The fact that he's denying any wrongdoing and claiming it's all "baseless" just raises more red flags in my book 
. And what's with the introduction to Epstein via Woody Allen, of all people? That's like a Hollywood connection 
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. Lang's supporters must be feeling pretty shaken right about now 
, but hey, his daughter Caroline is already taking a hit for her dad's alleged transgressions 
. Time will tell how this all plays out, but one thing's for sure – this investigation is going to bring some serious heat 
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. Lang says he had nothing to do with Epstein's crimes, but the documents seem to say otherwise. And now his daughter is in the hot seat too... it's like they're trying to cover their tracks or something. I don't know what's more cringeworthy, Lang's attempts to distance himself from Epstein or his daughter's involvement 
. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out... I guess only time will tell!
jack lang should know by now that some skeletons in your closet can never be put back in them 
the fact that his daughter's involved too makes it even more disturbing 
and those millions of documents just pouring out... it's like a Pandora's box that won't close 
anyway, here's hoping justice will be served soon 
millions of documents released in the US... that's some serious info. France's socialist government is already getting roasted for its ties to corrupt figures - now this just makes it worse. 
for her own involvement 
Lang's story just got weird. How many times does one have to get caught in a scandal before they stop talkin'? The Epstein files seem pretty damning... I hope his daughter Caroline gets out of this one too, 'fore she loses everything. French politics always seems so... complicated 