The Chief Executive Officer of the World Economic Forum has resigned from his position following increased scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in federal custody in 2019.

The resignation comes amid the release of new declassified documents from the U.S. Department of Justice related to the Epstein case. The documents contain more than 1,000 pages of previously sealed materials that have drawn renewed attention to individuals who had contact with Epstein.

Among the released documents are email exchanges between Epstein and Daniel Siad, a model scout who is currently facing rape allegations in France. In one July 2014 email, Siad described his work recruiting models to Epstein, writing about the challenges of his profession in broken English.

The World Economic Forum, best known for hosting the annual meeting of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland, has not provided detailed comments about the circumstances surrounding the CEO's departure. The organization coordinates economic and political discussions among world leaders, business executives, and academics.

The latest document release is part of ongoing legal proceedings and investigations related to Epstein's network of associates and activities before his death while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.