Leon Botstein resigns from Bard roles as key Democrat demands investigation into Epstein links
Summary
Leon Botstein resigned from all roles at Bard College after an email he sent to Jeffrey Epstein was revealed in a congressional investigation. A top Democratic lawmaker called for a criminal investigation into Botstein’s connection to Epstein, focusing on allegations involving a young woman Epstein trafficked.Key Facts
- Leon Botstein led Bard College for 50 years and recently stepped down as president before resigning from all Bard roles.
- An email from Botstein to Jeffrey Epstein asked if a young woman was “for me, or are you keeping her for yourself.”
- Congressman Jamie Raskin, a top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, is leading the investigation into Botstein’s ties to Epstein.
- Bard College’s board is reviewing the allegations and cooperating with the congressional investigation.
- Epstein was accused of sex trafficking and died in prison in 2019 while facing charges.
- The investigation involves a young woman, referred to as Jane Doe, who Epstein allegedly trafficked and pressured into unwanted activities.
- Epstein used his connection with Botstein to suggest the young woman could have a musical career.
- Lawmakers say there is enough evidence to open a criminal investigation, but the DOJ and FBI have not yet acted on Botstein’s involvement.
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