Epstein Wanted Connections at Harvard. Files Show Many Faculty Members Were Happy to Help.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Jeffrey Epstein was released from Palm Beach County jail in July 2009 after serving 13 months for solicitation and prostitution with a minor, and immediately sought to rebuild his relationship with Harvard University.
- Epstein had used his wealth and influence to establish himself as a significant patron and faux researcher at Harvard for over a decade.
- Newly released Justice Department documents reveal the extent to which Harvard professors continued to assist Epstein even after his conviction and the university's ban on his donations.
- Following Epstein's death in 2019, Harvard investigated his ties to the institution, resulting in sanctions against math professor Martin Nowak and the closure of a program funded by Epstein.
- The investigation also exposed gaps in Harvard's oversight regarding Epstein's connections to influential figures on campus.
