"While Botstein's links to Epstein have been known for at least several years, newly released emails and documents from the Epstein files have raised "a number of fair and important questions" about the two men's interactions, the board wrote. The trustees have hired the law firm WilmerHale to conduct a review of "the full scope of these communications, financial contributions connected to Epstein, and any related matters relevant to understanding these issues fully.""
"The new trove of messages shows Botstein engaging warmly and at length with Epstein over music, literature, travel and antique watches. In 2013, five years after Epstein's first conviction, for procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute, Botstein wrote to him, "I greatly cherish this new friendship and I have real admiration for how you go about doing things.""
Bard College has opened an independent review into President Leon Botstein's connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released emails and documents from the Epstein files raised questions about the interactions and prompted the Board of Trustees to hire WilmerHale to examine the full scope of communications, financial contributions connected to Epstein, and related matters. The messages show Botstein engaging warmly with Epstein over music, literature, travel, and antique watches, and include a 2013 message expressing admiration. Botstein stated his interactions aimed to solicit donations and called Epstein a "truly evil man." The board pledged to share results and consider policy recommendations.
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