Bard president Leon Botstein stepping down after inquiry into his Epstein ties

Bard College president Leon Botstein is stepping down after an investigation revealed he had 25 visits to Jeffrey Epstein's townhouse and multiple interactions with the convicted sex offender, which an independent review suggested could have alerted him to Epstein's abuse. The WilmerHale law firm found Botstein's contacts with Epstein included visits to Epstein's private island and Bard College, involving women later identified as victims.