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Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers apologises over Epstein emails

Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers apologises over Epstein emails

Summary

Larry Summers, a former president of Harvard University, apologized after emails with Jeffrey Epstein were made public. These emails showed that Summers communicated with Epstein about various topics from 2017 to 2019. Summers stated he would reduce his public engagements to rebuild trust.

Key Facts

  • Larry Summers, former Harvard president, has apologized for email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Summers said he would step back from public life to restore trust with those around him.
  • The emails were part of 20,000 pages of documents released by the US House Committee on Oversight.
  • These exchanges with Epstein covered topics including US foreign policy and included personal advice.
  • Summers requested Epstein's help to attend the World Economic Forum, which was declined.
  • Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.
  • Summers was Harvard's president from 2001 to 2006 and has held roles like Treasury Secretary.
  • He made controversial remarks in the past about biological differences between men and women in sciences.
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