Leon Botstein, Bard College's Pioneering Jewish President, to Retire Amid Jeffrey Epstein Ties
WilmerHale found Botstein minimized his ties to Epstein, and Bard said it will review donor vetting and conflicts of interest.
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Leon Botstein, Bard College’s pioneering Jewish president, to retire amid Jeffrey Epstein ties
An investigation found that Botstein had made 25 different visits to Epstein’s townhouse in New York City, as well as a two-day trip to his island.
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Bard College’s president of 50 years steps down amid explosive revelations of deep ties to Jeffrey Epstein, raising alarms about elite accountability in academia. Story Snapshot Leon Botstein, 79, retires June 30, 2026, after WilmerHale review exposed multiple meetings, island visit, and $150,000 donation from convicted sex offender Epstein. Review clears Botstein of crimes but slams poor judgment, inaccurate statements, and fundraising obsessio…
Leon Botstein's tenure at the top of Bard College is "closing" after revelations about his contacts with Jeffrey Epstein. The post Leon Botstein: He leaves Bard College after revelations about his relationship with Epstein appeared first on in.gr.
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