Two people accuse Epstein of sexual conduct at Michigan fine arts school
Summary
Two people who attended Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan reported inappropriate sexual behavior by Jeffrey Epstein, a former donor to the school. An investigation also found many allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 staff members going back decades at the school.Key Facts
- Interlochen Center for the Arts runs a performing arts school and summer camp with students from around the world.
- The school hired a law firm in 2024 to investigate sexual abuse reports by faculty and staff.
- The investigation expanded to include allegations against Jeffrey Epstein, who donated over $400,000 to Interlochen between 1990 and 2003.
- Epstein attended the school as a camper in 1967 and had a lodge named after him, later renamed and demolished.
- Two women said Epstein behaved sexually inappropriately toward them during their time connected to the school.
- The investigation collected 70 accounts from alumni alleging sexual misconduct by 47 faculty or staff members from the 1950s to 2010s.
- Interlochen gave the names of accused individuals to local authorities for review; none currently work at the school.
- School leaders apologized and said they have since changed policies to improve safety for students.
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