World Economic Forum chief resigns over Epstein ties

Borge Brende, the chief executive officer and president of the World Economic Forum, will resign from his post after an independent investigation was conducted by the group over his ties to the since-deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Brende said in a statement he made this decision after “careful consideration” so the forum could continue its mission “without distractions.” He made no mention of Epstein in his statement, but his resignation comes less than a month after the release of the latest batch of Epstein files.