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Larry Summers Steps Back Amid Epstein Ties
Harvard professor Larry Summers said he's sorry for being friends with Jeffrey Epstein, a bad man who hurt young girls.
He won't do public events for now.
A senator said Harvard should stop working with him.
They found emails showing they talked about personal stuff.
He'll still teach at Harvard but not work at another place.
Larry Summers, Harvard professor and former president, apologized for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Summers will pause public appearances to focus on rebuilding trust and repairing relationships
Emails revealed years of personal communication between Summers and Epstein, including sexist remarks and romantic advice
Summers will continue teaching at Harvard but end his fellowship at the Center for American Progress
Elizabeth Warren called for Harvard to cut ties with Summers due to his connection to Epstein
- Who
- Larry Summers, a Harvard professor and former university president
- What
- Apologized for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and paused public appearances
- Where
- Harvard University
- When
- Monday, October 28, 2019
- Why
- Due to his relationship with Epstein, a convicted sex offender
Those Calling for Action Against Summers
Supporters of Summers
Epstein Connection
Those Calling for Action Against Summers
Summers' continued communication with Epstein despite knowing his history of sexual abuse is unacceptable
Supporters of Summers
Summers has apologized and taken responsibility for his actions
Key facts
- Age
- 69
- Position
- Harvard University Professor and former President
- Relationship Duration
- 2013-2019
- Epstein's Conviction
- 2008, solicitation of prostitution and solicitation of prostitution with a minor
- Warren's Stance
- Called for Harvard to cut ties with Summers
Timeline
The Wall Street Journal's report that documents mention President Trump's name in connection to Epstein was the most direct cause of the pressure on Summers to apologize for his friendship with Epstein.
The Wall Street Journal's report that documents mention President Trump's name in connection to Epstein led to pressure on Summers to apologize for his friendship with Epstein.
President Trump's call for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ties with prominent Democrats, including Larry Summers, put pressure on Summers to apologize for his friendship with Epstein.
President Trump's call for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ties with prominent Democrats, including Larry Summers, put pressure on Summers to apologize for his friendship with Epstein.
Harvard professor Larry Summers apologized for his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and temporarily stepped back from public roles.
Quotes
Jonathan Swain
Spokesperson for Harvard University
“Harvard is examining the newly disclosed files to determine whether any action is necessary regarding individuals at the institution who appear in the documents.”
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Larry Summers
Former US Treasury Secretary, former Harvard President, and current Harvard professor
“I would step back from all public engagements.”
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Donald Trump
US President
“I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia. That is a good step.”
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Sources
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