Bard College Initiates Independent Review of President's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Bard College has initiated an independent review of President Leon Botstein's connections with Jeffrey Epstein after recent revelations from the Department of Justice disclosed a closer relationship than previously acknowledged. The board hired the law firm WilmerHale to investigate the extent of the interactions between Botstein and Epstein, including financial contributions and related matters, with a focus on donor vetting policies and conflicts of interest.