Jack Lang, the former French Minister of Culture, has stepped down from his leadership role at the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA), a leading cultural institution in France, amid new revelations from documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The 86-year-old Lang had been at the helm of IMA since 2013, but the recent findings have prompted French authorities to take action, with Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot approving his resignation.

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into both Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline, focusing on allegations of serious tax fraud connected to their suspected financial ties to Epstein. Reports indicate that their names appear over 670 times in the released documents concerning the convicted sex offender, raising significant concerns regarding their involvement. The circumstances surrounding their financial dealings have led to wider scrutiny of Lang's career and his connections.

In a rapid response to the growing scandal, Caroline Lang has also resigned from the SPI, a trade association representing independent film producers. The situation reflects the ongoing fallout from the Epstein case in the public and cultural sphere, highlighting the potential ramifications for those with ties to the convicted financier. Jack Lang has publicly stated his intention to take full responsibility for his past associations.