Who is Olivier Colom in the Epstein files?

Olivier Colom is a former French diplomat who served as a diplomatic adviser to President Nicolas Sarkozy from 2007 to 2012. After leaving government, he joined the executive committee of the Edmond de Rothschild bank as an international adviser and later secretary general. The Epstein files reveal that Colom maintained a regular personal correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2018, making him one of the most frequently appearing individuals in the documents with over 700 mentions. Their relationship involved Colom facilitating introductions between Epstein and French political and business figures.

What did Olivier Colom do for Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show Colom served as a key connector between Epstein and the French political and business elite. He arranged a 2013 meeting between Epstein and French economy minister Bruno Le Maire, offered to introduce Epstein to ambassadors, European Parliament members, a 'rising star of Indian politics,' and 'the Russian Deputy Minister of Economy.' He also organized a meeting between Epstein and his own boss at the Edmond de Rothschild bank. Epstein's schedules show Colom as a recurring presence at lunches, appointments, and social events in Paris and New York.

Did Olivier Colom know about Epstein's crimes?

Colom has publicly stated that he did not know about Epstein's crimes. In a statement to Mediapart, he said: 'Never, throughout this entire period opened in 2013, did I have knowledge of anything that was revealed by this criminal's arrest in 2019, beyond his past conviction. I was abused and I deeply regret it.' However, the documents show a 2013 exchange where Colom asked Epstein what kind of people he wanted to meet in Paris, and Epstein responded with 'intellectuals, scientists… or very, very pretty twenty-year-olds' — a reply that has drawn scrutiny.

What is the connection between Olivier Colom and Ariane de Rothschild?

Colom worked as an international adviser and later secretary general on the executive committee of the Edmond de Rothschild bank, which was led by Benjamin de Rothschild (Ariane's husband). Their shared appearance in the documents reflects Colom's role at the bank during the period when Epstein was pursuing business relationships with the Rothschild financial group. Colom organized a meeting between Epstein and his boss at the bank, and emailed Epstein about the bank's interest in potentially recruiting Ehud Barak before learning he had joined rival firm Julius Baer.

Who is Olivier Colom in the Epstein files?

Olivier Colom is a former French diplomat who served as a diplomatic adviser to President Nicolas Sarkozy from 2007 to 2012. After leaving government, he joined the executive committee of the Edmond de Rothschild bank as an international adviser and later secretary general. The Epstein files reveal that Colom maintained a regular personal correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2018, making him one of the most frequently appearing individuals in the documents with over 700 mentions. Their relationship involved Colom facilitating introductions between Epstein and French political and business figures.

What did Olivier Colom do for Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show Colom served as a key connector between Epstein and the French political and business elite. He arranged a 2013 meeting between Epstein and French economy minister Bruno Le Maire, offered to introduce Epstein to ambassadors, European Parliament members, a 'rising star of Indian politics,' and 'the Russian Deputy Minister of Economy.' He also organized a meeting between Epstein and his own boss at the Edmond de Rothschild bank. Epstein's schedules show Colom as a recurring presence at lunches, appointments, and social events in Paris and New York.

Did Olivier Colom know about Epstein's crimes?

Colom has publicly stated that he did not know about Epstein's crimes. In a statement to Mediapart, he said: 'Never, throughout this entire period opened in 2013, did I have knowledge of anything that was revealed by this criminal's arrest in 2019, beyond his past conviction. I was abused and I deeply regret it.' However, the documents show a 2013 exchange where Colom asked Epstein what kind of people he wanted to meet in Paris, and Epstein responded with 'intellectuals, scientists… or very, very pretty twenty-year-olds' — a reply that has drawn scrutiny.

What is the connection between Olivier Colom and Ariane de Rothschild?

Colom worked as an international adviser and later secretary general on the executive committee of the Edmond de Rothschild bank, which was led by Benjamin de Rothschild (Ariane's husband). Their shared appearance in the documents reflects Colom's role at the bank during the period when Epstein was pursuing business relationships with the Rothschild financial group. Colom organized a meeting between Epstein and his boss at the bank, and emailed Epstein about the bank's interest in potentially recruiting Ehud Barak before learning he had joined rival firm Julius Baer.

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Olivier Colom was a former French diplomatic adviser to President Nicolas Sarkozy (2007–2012) and later an executive at the Edmond de Rothschild bank, who maintained a regular personal correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2018, facilitated introductions between Epstein and French political figures, and appeared extensively in Epstein's scheduling and email records.

Colom appears throughout the documents in direct personal email exchanges with Epstein, in Epstein's daily schedules as a frequent meeting partner, and in logistical arrangements involving Epstein's staff. Their correspondence shows Colom actively facilitating introductions between Epstein and high-profile contacts — including arranging a 2013 meeting between Epstein and French politician Bruno Le Maire, offering to connect Epstein with ambassadors, European Parliament members, and international political figures, and organizing a meeting between Epstein and Colom's own boss at the Rothschild bank. In more personal exchanges, Colom thanked Epstein for support during his marital difficulties, sought financial advice, and the two at times exchanged messages in a sexist tone — including a 2013 exchange where Epstein, asked what type of people he wished to meet in Paris, replied "intellectuals, scientists… or very, very pretty twenty-year-olds."

Key Highlights

•Maintained regular personal correspondence with Epstein from 2013 to 2018, appearing in over 700 documents — one of the most frequently mentioned individuals in the files
•Facilitated a 2013 meeting between Epstein and French economy minister Bruno Le Maire at Epstein's home, and offered to connect Epstein with ambassadors, European politicians, and international officials
•In a 2013 email, when Colom asked what kind of people Epstein wanted to meet in Paris, Epstein replied: 'intellectuals, scientists… or very, very pretty twenty-year-olds'
•As a Rothschild bank executive, organized a meeting between Epstein and his boss at the bank, and emailed Epstein about Ehud Barak's hiring at rival Julius Baer, suggesting Rothschild could have offered Barak a role
•In personal exchanges, Colom called Epstein his 'great friend,' thanked him for support during marital problems, sought financial advice, and wrote in 2015 that he wanted 'to make a lot of money'

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EFTA00383363.pdf

EFTA00383363

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in NY Sept. 24 & 25 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Rant° 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) EFTA00383367 TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2Ist at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt iv/Nicholas Christakis Wednesday Sept 25

inder: Nicholas Christakis in NY Sept. 24 & 25 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Rant° 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) EFTA00383367 TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2Ist at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt iv/Nicholas Christak

EFTA02339257.pdf

EFTA02339257

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:37, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> a ecrit8t=bsp;: ok, = now lets try to find you a new place asap. . <=div> On Wed, Feb 1=, 2016 at 4:48 AM, Olivier Colom wrote: EFTA_R1_01302268 EFTA02339257 I signed. Leavi=g the Group tomorrow latest. Here is my private email address. Thanks again for your help

rote: EFTA_R1_01302268 EFTA02339257 I signed. Leavi=g the Group tomorrow latest. Here is my private email address. Thanks again for your help. Olivier please note Th= information contained in this communication is confidential, may be att=rney-client privileged, may constitute inside information

EFTA00383081.pdf

EFTA00383081

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pm (Jed: Sue to meet with Jed 2:30pm Appt my{ 3:00pm Appt w/Prof. Kosslyn 3:45pm Prof Kosslyn wife, Robin will arrive 4:00pm Appt (LATE LUNCH) w/Olivier Colom ( EFTA00383082 6:00pm Thorbjoern Jagbland TBD Dinner w/Ehud Barak? Rothschild? (NOT SURE THIS IS HAPPENING NOW SINCE EHUD IS COMING IN THE MORNI

sh Ramo and Ehud Barak (Josh: 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I (Barak cell: TBD LUNCH W/KAZ4KHS?? 12:30ifin Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 21'1 at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis ( EFTA00383084 Wednesdayat 25,

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EFTA00383355.pdf

EFTA00383355

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at 71' to show the house. His client will arrive at 2pm (Jed: EFTA00383357 2:30pm Appt tl 3:00pm Appt w/Prof. Kosslyn 4:00pm Appt (LATE LUNCH) w/Olivier Colom 6:00pm Jagbland 7:00pm Mette??? TBD Dinner w/Ehud Barak? Rothschild? (NOT SURE THIS IS HAPPENING NOW SINCE EHUD IS COMING IN THE MORNING...NEED TO

30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo (I 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? EFTA00383359 12:30pm Lunch iv/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2151 at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis ( ) Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY R

EFTA00383242.pdf

EFTA00383242

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0am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo and Ehud Barak (Josh: 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) (Barak cell: EFTA00383244 TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2131 at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis ( )

m Jed Garfield at 71' to show the house. His client will arrive at 2pm (Jed: 2:30pm Appt tl 3:00pm Appt w/Prof. Kosslyn 4:00pm Appt (LATE LUNCH) w/Olivier Colom ( 1 6:00pm Jagbland TBD Dinner w/Ehud Barak? Rothschild? (NOT SURE THIS IS HAPPENING NOW SINCE EHUD IS COMING IN THE MORNING...NEED TO HEAR BACK

EFTA00663461.pdf

EFTA00663461

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On Sun, Sep 22, 2013 at 9:19 AM, wrote: I do not show a lunch scheduled for Wed. Sept. 25th? Is Rothschild's advisor Olivier Colom? The lunch with Olivier is at 12:30 on Tues. Sept 24th (unless it has been changed to WEd.?) Tuesday Sept 24, 2103 NY 6:30am Breakfast wilosh Ramo 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce

d we will decide mon who else On Sun, Sep 22, 2013 at 9:19 AM, wrote: I do not show a lunch scheduled for Wed. Sept. 25th? Is Rothschild's advisor Olivier Colom? The lunch with Olivier is at 12:30 on Tues. Sept 24th (unless it has been changed to WEd.?) Tuesday Sept 24, 2103 NY 6:30am Breakfast wilosh Ramo

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EFTA00834791.pdf

EFTA00834791

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From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Olivier Colom Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:37:24 +0000 ok, now lets try to find you a new place asap. . On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 4:48 AM, Olivier Colo

Feb 10, 2016 at 4:48 AM, Olivier Colom I signed. Leaving the Group tomorrow latest. Here is my private email address. Thanks again for your help. Olivier please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information

EFTA00383066.pdf

EFTA00383066

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et with Jed 2:30pm Appt w/ 11 EFTA00383066 3:00pm Appt w/Prof. Kosslyn 3:45pm Prof. Kosslyn wife, Robin will arrive 4:00pm Appt (LATE LUNCH) w/Olivier Colom 6:00pm Thorbjoern Jagbland TBD Dinner w/Ehud Barak? Rothschild? (NOT SURE THIS IS HAPPENING NOW SINCE EHUD IS COMING IN THE MORNING...NEED TO HEAR

hud Barak (Josh: (Barak cell: 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I EFTA00383068 TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 21st at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis ( ) Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY R

EFTA00383337.pdf

EFTA00383337

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, 2103 NY 6:30wn Breakfast w/Josh Ramo (MM) 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway ( ) TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2P at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis ( ) Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY 7:3

on.Street) Tuesday Sept 24, 2103 NY 6:30wn Breakfast w/Josh Ramo (MM) 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway ( ) TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2P at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis ( ) Wednesday

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EFTA00383331.pdf

EFTA00383331

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day Sept 24, 2103 NY EFTA00383334 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo ( ) 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway ( ) TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKIIS?? 12:30pm Lunch iv/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2P at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christalds ( ) Wednesday

0383334 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo ( ) 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway ( ) TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKIIS?? 12:30pm Lunch iv/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2P at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christalds ( ) Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY 7:3

EFTA00383501.pdf

EFTA00383501

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Reminder: Nicholas Christakis in NY Sept. 24 & 25 ( 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS TBD Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Appt w/Josh Ramo TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2P1 at 6pm??) EFTA00383505 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christaki

eakfast?) 1:45pm Jed Garfield at 71' to show the house. His client will arrive at 2pm (Jed: 3:00pm Appt w/Prof. Kosslyn 4:00pm Appt (LATE LUNCH) w/Olivier Colom ( EFTA00383503 5:00pm Appt w/Jabor 6:00pm Jagbland 7:00pm Mette??? TBD Dinner w/Ehud Barak? Rothschild? (NOT SURE THIS IS HAPPENING NOW SINCE

EFTA00383218.pdf

EFTA00383218

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Sept. 24 & 25 ( 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) EFTA00383221 TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 21' at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis ( ) Wednesday Sept,

71' to show the house. His client will arrive at 2pm (Jed: 2:30pm Appt w/ tl EFTA00383219 3:00pm Appt w/Prof. Kosslyn 4:00pm Appt (LATE LUNCH) w/Olivier Colom 6:00pm Jagbland 7:00pm Mette??? TBD Dinner w/Ehud Barak? Rothschild? (NOT SURE THIS IS HAPPENING NOW SINCE EHUD IS COMING IN THE MORNING...NEED TO

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EFTA00383246.pdf

EFTA00383246

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30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo and Ehud Barak (Josh: 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) ) (Barak cell: EFTA00383248 TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2131 at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt iv/Nicholas Christakis is

uesday Sept 24, 2103 NY 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo and Ehud Barak (Josh: 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) ) (Barak cell: EFTA00383248 TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2131 at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt iv/N

EFTA00689587.pdf

EFTA00689587

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pm Jed Garfield at 71' to show the house. His client will arrive at 2pm (led: 2:30pm Appt w 3:00pm Appt w/Prof. Kosslyn 4:00pm Appt (LATE LUNCH) w/Olivier Colom (01133 6 77 02 69 92,E 6:00pm Jagbland TBD Dinner w/Ehud Barak? Rothschild? (NOT SURE THIS IS HAPPENING NOW SINCE EHUD IS COMING IN THE MORNING...

Breakfast w/Josh Ramo and Ehud Barak (Josh: 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) (Barak cell: EFTA00689589 TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2131 at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis ( )

EFTA00359856.pdf

EFTA00359856

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, wrote: Jojo is driving Olivier Colom and family around. I understanaieeds help with her move and requested Jojo's help. Would you like me to ask Olivier if he knows exactly when he will need Jojo tomorrow so we can try to coordinate a couple of hours foie Sent from my iPhone please note The inform

From: "Jeffrey E." -4 To: Subject: Re: Jojo Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 22:20:17 +0000 Yes On Thursday, October 30, 2014, wrote: Jojo is driving Olivier Colom and family around. I understanaieeds help with her move and requested Jojo's help. Would you like me to ask Olivier if he knows exactly when he will

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EFTA00832499.pdf

EFTA00832499

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fevr. 2016 a 11:37, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> a ecrit : ok, now lets try to find you a new place asap. . On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 4:48 AM, Olivier Colom < I signed. Leaving the Group tomorrow latest. Here is my private email address. Thanks again for your help. Olivier wrote: please note EFTA00

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EFTA00383036.pdf

EFTA00383036

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you tonight at 6:45pm (along with Nicholas Christakis and maybe Josh too) barring any late breaking story 12:15pm Arda to Call JE 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (Olivier 1:30pm Appt w/Darren (DO OVER THE PHONE?) 2:30pm Appt w/Bruce Galloway (MM) 3:00pm SNACKS Appt w/Governor Bill Richardson. meeting! (Bil

6:45pm (along with Nicholas Christakis and maybe Josh too) barring any late breaking story 12:15pm Arda to Call JE 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (Olivier 1:30pm Appt w/Darren (DO OVER THE PHONE?) 2:30pm Appt w/Bruce Galloway (MM) 3:00pm SNACKS Appt w/Governor Bill Richardson. meeting! (Bill: 5:00p

EFTA00383074.pdf

EFTA00383074

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w/Josh Ramo and Ehud Barak (Josh: 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (Barak cell: TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 21st at 6pm??) 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY Remin

Jed: ) Sue to meet with Jed 2:30pm Appt tl 3:00pm Appt w/Prof. Kosslyn ( 3:45pm Prof. Kosslyn wife, Robin will arrive 4:00pm Appt (LATE LUNCH) w/Olivier Colom 6:00pm Thorbjoern Jagbland (011 33 6 99 75 79 85) TBD Dinner w/Ehud Barak? Rothschild? (NOT SURE THIS IS HAPPENING NOW SINCE EHUD IS COMING IN THE

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EFTA00383115.pdf

EFTA00383115

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EFTA02519247.pdf

EFTA02519247

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Appt w/Terje Rod Larsen and Hankon Gundersen (Terje: (Hankon: 10:00am Appt w 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway 1 ) 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (Olivier NOT SURE THIS WILL HAPPEN NOW?!!??? 3:00pm Appt w/Governor Bill Richardson TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 21st at

k cell: 9:00am Appt w/Terje Rod Larsen and Hankon Gundersen (Terje: (Hankon: 10:00am Appt w 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway 1 ) 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (Olivier NOT SURE THIS WILL HAPPEN NOW?!!??? 3:00pm Appt w/Governor Bill Richardson TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on

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