World Economic Forum chief resigns after investigation into Epstein ties

Borge Brende, the president of the World Economic Forum, has resigned. His departure follows an internal investigation by the organization into his past connections with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The World Economic Forum stated it conducted a review after questions were raised about Brende's interactions with Epstein. Brende led the organization, which hosts the annual meeting of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland.