Bard president Leon Botstein stepping down after inquiry into his Epstein ties
Summary
Leon Botstein, president of Bard College, is stepping down after a law firm reviewed his many contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation found Botstein had frequent meetings and visits with Epstein and did not fully disclose a consulting fee from an Epstein-related company.Key Facts
- Leon Botstein is resigning as Bard College president effective June 30.
- An independent investigation was done by the law firm WilmerHale after Bard’s board raised concerns.
- Botstein visited Epstein’s townhouse about 25 times and went with him to Epstein’s private island.
- Epstein visited Bard College twice, and some women connected to Epstein who visited were later identified as victims.
- Botstein did not follow warnings from a senior faculty member to avoid Epstein.
- He accepted money from an Epstein entity in 2016 but did not tell the board right away because he planned to donate it to the college.
- The board will direct any Epstein-related funds to groups that support survivors of sexual harm.
- Botstein’s public statements did not fully reflect the extent of his relationship with Epstein according to the report.
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