Ehud Barak Opens Up: Reflecting on Ties with Jeffrey Epstein
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has expressed regret for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Although Barak has not faced allegations of misconduct, he acknowledges the need for better judgment in his dealings with Epstein, who faced numerous charges of sexual abuse.
Ehud Barak, the former Israeli Prime Minister, has expressed regret over his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including visits to the convicted sex offender's properties.
In a recent interview, Barak apologized for any discomfort caused by his association with Epstein and emphasized he neither witnessed nor partook in any of Epstein's criminal activities.
Despite acknowledging his past failures in judgment, Barak maintains he was unaware of the full scope of Epstein's crimes, which only became clear in 2019. He reiterated his innocence and urged those implicated to come forward with transparency.
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