"The files, released by the US Department of Justice on 30 January, reveal that Lang maintained contact with the disgraced financier over an extended period and requested material favours including the . Documents also revealed communications between Lang, his wife Monique, and Epstein over a that an unnamed acquaintance was looking to sell. A from the Epstein files shows Lang alongside Epstein in front of the Louvre pyramid, though the date is undetermined."
"Lang, 86, has presided over the French cultural institute dedicated to the Arab world since 2013 and previously served twice as France's minister of culture under President François Mitterrand. He has been a prominent figure in French cultural life for decades, championing arts education and international cultural exchange. Lang said he was introduced to Epstein around 15 years ago by the film director Woody Allen and insisted he had no knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities at the time."
US Department of Justice files released on 30 January reveal Jack Lang maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein, requested material favours, and engaged in communications involving his wife Monique about a possible sale. A file shows Lang alongside Epstein in front of the Louvre pyramid, though the date is undetermined. The release followed a December 2025 congressional mandate and included millions of pages, videos, and images, with many documents heavily redacted. Lang, 86, has led the Institut du Monde Arabe since 2013 and previously served twice as France's minister of culture under President François Mitterrand. He said he was introduced to Epstein about 15 years ago by Woody Allen and insisted he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes, saying he was "completely shocked" when he discovered them. His daughter Caroline Lang, named in the files, resigned as president of the Independent Production Union three weeks into the role.
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