Harvard and Bard face fresh questions from lawmakers over ties to Epstein
Summary
Harvard University and Bard College are under new scrutiny by Congress for their connections to Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of child sex trafficking. Lawmakers want detailed information about Epstein’s ties to the schools, including donations, communications, and how university leaders may have helped him avoid detection.Key Facts
- Congressman Jamie Raskin is leading the investigation into Harvard and Bard’s ties to Epstein.
- Harvard made two previous efforts to look into Epstein’s links in 2008 and 2019, which lawmakers say were incomplete.
- Epstein gave over $9 million to Harvard and related programs from 1998 to 2008.
- Former Harvard president Larry Summers communicated often with Epstein and resigned from teaching after files about their relationship were released.
- Bard’s president, Leon Botstein, resigned after a review found leadership failures during his long tenure, including ties to Epstein.
- Raskin has requested interviews with university officials and full access to records about Epstein at both schools.
- Epstein’s connections to these universities may have helped him continue illegal trafficking activities in the U.S. and Russia.
- Bard’s board ended Botstein’s 51-year presidency based on findings linking Epstein to the college leadership.
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