Summary
Jack Horner, a palaeontologist known for his work on the Jurassic Park films, has left Chapman University after his connections to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed through emails. The emails show Horner visited Epstein's ranch and sought funding from him, but Horner claims he was not aware of Epstein's crimes at the time. Horner has expressed regret over his interactions with Epstein.
Key Facts
- Jack Horner is a palaeontologist who worked as an adviser on Jurassic Park films.
- He left Chapman University following the release of emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Emails from 2012 showed Horner visited Epstein's New Mexico ranch and asked for research funding.
- Horner said he did not see anything suspicious during his visit to the ranch.
- He expressed regret for not looking into Epstein's background at the time.
- Horner mentioned he knew Epstein as a wealthy donor interested in science.
- Epstein made a $10,000 donation for Horner's research.
- Horner was the inspiration for a character in the Jurassic Park films.
