News|PoliticsInfluential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein tiesRelease of documents show close relationship between high-profile economist and disgraced sex offender.
Lawrence Summers, former United States Treasury Secretary and Harvard University professor, has announced his resignation from teaching at Harvard at the conclusion of the current academic year. This decision follows revelations regarding his association…
Lawrence Summers, former United States Treasury Secretary and Harvard University professor, has announced his resignation from teaching at Harvard at the conclusion of the current academic year. This decision follows revelations regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
A statement from Harvard spokesperson Jason Newton confirmed that Harvard Kennedy School Dean Jeremy Weinstein accepted Summers' resignation from his role as co-director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government. This development is linked to the university's ongoing review of documents related to Epstein.
Documents recently made public have highlighted Summers' extensive correspondence with Epstein, including emails seeking personal advice. Summers has denied any wrongdoing and has not faced any criminal charges.
This decision follows revelations regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Earlier, Summers stepped down from the board of OpenAI following his mention in Epstein-related documents. These documents revealed ongoing contact between Summers and Epstein as of July 2019.
Further documents disclosed in December indicated that Summers was named as a successor executor in a 2014 draft of Epstein's will. Summers' spokesperson has denied any knowledge of this designation.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
