Epstein files lead to high-profile resignations worldwide

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published February 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM EST

The Justice Department’s latest release of millions of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is leading to high-profile resignations around the world.

Jacob Shamsian, legal correspondent for Business Insider, joins us to discuss the recent fallout from this batch of Epstein files.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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