World Economic Forum president and CEO steps down after facing scrutiny over Epstein links

Børge Brende, who has faced scrutiny due to the revelation of links between him and the late Jeffrey Epstein, is stepping down from his role as World Economic Forum president and CEO.

"I am grateful for the incredible collaboration with my colleagues, partners, and constituents, and I believe now is the right moment for the Forum to continue its important work without distractions," Brende said in a statement.

Disclosures by the U.S. Justice Department indicated that Brende had attended...