Leon Botstein
Coverage of Leon Botstein in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Bard College president tells staff he will soon be cleared in inquiry over Epstein ties
Bard College president Leon Botstein informed staff he believed Jeffrey Epstein was not 'reprehensible' and expects to be cleared in an ongoing inquiry into their past communications. WilmerHale, a law firm, is reviewing the emails between Botstein and Epstein as part of an investigation initiated by the college's board of trustees in February.