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Epstein Victim Accuses Bard President of Aiding Sex Trafficking

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 13:00 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 13:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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An Epstein victim has publicly accused Leon Botstein, the president of Bard College, of aiding and abetting the disgraced financier's sex trafficking activities. The accusation centers on Botstein's alleged role in helping to legitimize Epstein and his activities within elite circles. The victim claims that Botstein's association with Epstein provided a veneer of respectability that enabled his crimes to continue.

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Epstein victim says Bard president helped legitimize sex offender Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 24 mar. 2026, 13:00 (2 hours ago)

Epstein victim says Bard president helped legitimize sex offender

Leon Botstein’s communications and relationship with Epstein under review by WilmerHale law firm, while Bard president says he never witnessed anything inappropriateA victim of Jeffrey Epstein who had previous interactions with Leon Botstein said she believed the Bard College president, whose relationship with the late sex offender is currently under review, was part of a group of influential and accomplished men whose proximity to Epstein helped to rehabilitate his reputation.Svetlana Pozhidaev

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