Harvard and Bard face fresh questions from lawmakers over ties to Epstein

Harvard University and Bard College are facing renewed scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their past associations with Jeffrey Epstein. Representative Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has requested a comprehensive accounting from both institutions concerning their relationship with the convicted sex trafficker. Raskin stated that previous internal investigations by Harvard and Bard into their roles in facilitating Epstein's abuse were insufficient. The allegations suggest Epstein exploited his connections to these universities and their faculty to traffic women and enhance his public image, potentially to evade detection. Raskin is seeking an interview with the outgoing president of Bard College as part of this renewed inquiry. The institutions' historical ties to Epstein have resurfaced, prompting these demands for greater transparency and accountability.