Leon Botstein, Former Bard President With Epstein Ties, Resigns From College Positions
Leon Botstein had already retired from the presidency of the liberal arts college this spring, after emails showed he had maintained a longtime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Democratic lawmaker Jamie Raskin has called for a criminal investigation into former Bard College president Leon Botstein following the discovery of an email from Botstein to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The email reportedly contained a question about a young woman, asking if she was "for me, or are you keeping her for yourself."
This development has led to Botstein's immediate resignation from all Bard-affiliated positions, including his professorship and roles in Bard’s music programs. Botstein, who had led the college for 50 years and recently stepped down as president, has resigned amid the controversy.
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