Nearly two weeks after Epstein’s largest dossier was released, some of Jeffrey Epstein’s academic pen pals are facing consequences for their correspondence with the late sex offender.
UCLA associate professor of neurology Mark Tramo’s profile has been removed from the school’s list of media experts, KTLA reports. A university spokesman did not respond to a request for comment, and UCLA officials have not spoken publicly about Tramo’s ties to Epstein. A petition calling for his ouster had more than 6,000 signatures as of Wednesday evening.
Duke University officials last week announced the closure of three research centers, including the Center for Advanced Hindsight, run by business professor Dan Ariely, who was named several times in Epstein’s dossier. A university spokesman told this Duke Chronicle The decision to close the center had nothing to do with Ariely’s ties to Epstein. Days earlier, Ariely published an op-ed in the student newspaper about his relationship with Epstein.
At Yale University, officials temporarily removed computer science professor David Gelernter from classes this spring. this yale daily news the report said. Gallente, a Yale graduate who has taught at the university since the early 1980s, defended his correspondence with Epstein in multiple media outlets and said he did not regret describing a Yale undergraduate as “a small, pretty blonde.” [sic]” in a 2011 email to Epstein. The student reporter shared an email with Jeffrey Brock, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science Inside higher educationhe wrote that he kept “the habits of a potential boss” in mind when describing the student to Epstein and said he was “extremely happy” to write the note.
“The ‘protests’ following the pointless disclosure of the Epstein dossier appear to be over (as far as I’m concerned, I mean that). But for the record, I should tell you the facts,” Gallente wrote to Bullock, going on to describe his relationship with a Yale alumnus to whom he mentioned Epstein. “We (the wife and I) invited her out for lunch or dinner several times during the semester. She spent the night at our house at least twice… Next, Mystery Man talked mostly (I think) about her current (erratic) boyfriend. She is naturally shy and taciturn, but there are other things that draw people to her – one of which is huge charisma. And (oh yes), she is [sic] Very beautiful. After she graduated, she lived in New Hampshire for a while and continued to visit my office (which I thought was great). As for that incriminating email, there was nothing in it that could offend any reasonable person on earth. “
Yale spokesperson Karen Peart said Grint is currently under review and will not teach again until the review is completed Inside higher education.
“Last week, leadership in the School of Engineering and Applied Science became aware of reports of communications between a professor and people outside the Yale community; the professor later acknowledged and defended that communication and the actions he took in response to that communication,” Peart said in a statement. “The school will not condone the actions the professor took or the manner in which he described advising students.”
Grint did not respond to a request for comment before publication.
The University of Arizona canceled its April Science of Consciousness conference after the names of several speakers and organizers, including anesthesiologist and professor Stuart Hameroff, emerged in Epstein’s file. Hameroff wrote in an
Bard College President Leon Botstein wrote directly to faculty, staff and students on Tuesday clarifying his ties to Epstein.
“My interactions with Epstein have always been solely to solicit donations for the college. Mr. Epstein was not a friend of mine; he was a potential donor,” he wrote, explaining how he sought to develop Epstein into a regular donor to Bard after donating $75,000 to Bard High School Early College in 2011. Worked with Bard and other institutions to boost his image, although he never showed generosity to the college commensurate with his claimed wealth. “
Bostan also wrote about an email conversation about a dinner with Epstein and others in the Virgin Islands Lolita Author Vladimir Nabokov (who Epstein talked to several people in higher education about) and the advice he gave Epstein about buying vintage watches.
David Ross resigned as department chair at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan last week. new york times the report said. Epstein pitched him about a potential art exhibition called “Legal,” which would feature underage models dressed older than their actual years. “You’re incredible,” Ross said in response to Epstein’s thoughts. The exhibition never took place, and Ross has since expressed his regret. “I remain shocked by his crimes and deeply concerned for the many victims,” he told reporters. era.
College and university board members have also been in trouble over their ties to Epstein. Brad Karp, a trustee at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., resigned from his position on Monday, along with his job at the law firm Paul, Weiss. Times Union the report said. Karp exchanged emails with Epstein for years, including letters about spying on a woman who Karp’s clients wanted to take to court.
University of Chicago trustee Thomas Pritzker, cousin of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, also had a relationship with Epstein. chicago maroon the report said. A university spokesman did not respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
Barnard College has hired attorney Joon Kim, who investigated sexual harassment claims against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to investigate the college’s ties to Epstein, including trustee Francine LeFrak’s relationship with the financier. Colombian Observer reported Wednesday.
“Barnard College is a place that champions women’s education, where women are supported, promoted, and given the tools to become the best versions of themselves. Barnard College has never accepted money from Jeffrey Epstein, and we are not aware of any connection to the college,” a spokesperson for the college told reporters. Inside higher education. “Nevertheless, we took great care to retain independent counsel to review the facts and make appropriate recommendations to the college.”
