Jeffrey Epstein's Links to Scientists Are More Extensive Than We Thought
8 days ago
- #Jeffrey Epstein
- #Science Funding
- #Academic Scandal
- Jeffrey Epstein continued to fund science and research after his 2008 conviction for sex crimes, with donations to universities, researchers, and even a far-right YouTuber.
- Epstein's philanthropy was intertwined with that of billionaire Leon Black, complicating the tracking of his donations.
- Prominent scientists like Martin Nowak and Lawrence Krauss maintained ties with Epstein, facilitating his access to academic circles.
- Epstein's donations were often unverified or missing from official records, making the full extent of his contributions unclear.
- Several institutions, including MIT and Harvard, received funds from Epstein, with some later apologizing and pledging to donate equivalent sums to charities supporting abuse victims.
- Epstein's connections extended to AI researchers, evolutionary biologists, and other scientists, some of whom defended or continued accepting his money.
- Epstein's foundations claimed support for many projects that could not be corroborated, and some alleged recipients denied receiving donations.
- Epstein's death in 2019 left unanswered questions about his influence in science and academia, with ongoing investigations into his network.