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Epstein revelations spur calls to scrape Lutnick's name from college library

Epstein revelations spur calls to scrape Lutnick's name from college library

Summary

Students and alumni at Haverford College are asking the school to remove Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's name from its library. This follows reports of Lutnick's contacts with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's conviction. The college's president is considering the issue and has not yet decided on any action.

Key Facts

  • Haverford College students and alumni want Howard Lutnick's name removed from a campus library.
  • Lutnick is linked to Jeffrey Epstein, a known criminal.
  • Lutnick said he cut ties with Epstein in 2005.
  • Documents show Lutnick met Epstein on his Caribbean island in 2012.
  • Haverford College's president is reviewing the situation.
  • Lutnick has donated $65 million to Haverford College.
  • The Trump administration supports Lutnick.
  • Efforts to reach the college board chair for comments were unsuccessful.

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