Harvard Launches Probe into Larry Summers' Ties with Convicted Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein

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In the wake of a massive email leak, Harvard University has announced an investigation into the relationship between former president Larry Summers and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The probe, which will also examine the involvement of other university affiliates, comes after Summers apologized for his actions, admitting to 'misguided decisions' in continuing to communicate with Epstein. The inquiry was prompted by the release of tens of thousands of documents, including emails between Summers and Epstein, which revealed years of personal communication between the two. The documents, which span from 2013 to 2019, feature sexist remarks and Summers seeking romantic advice from Epstein. Summers, who served as Harvard's president from 2001 to 2006, has apologized for his actions and stated that he takes full responsibility for his mistakes. He has also announced that he will stop participating in public events while continuing to teach at the university. The investigation will also look into the involvement of other individuals connected to the university, including Summers' spouse, a professor emerita of American literature at Harvard, and nearly a dozen current and former affiliates. The move follows the passage of a bill in Congress mandating the disclosure of all investigative documents related to Epstein within 30 days. The Senate unanimously supported the legislation, which will now be sent to President Donald Trump for signature. This development comes as Summers continues to teach at Harvard, a position he holds as a professor. He previously served as the director of the National Economic Council under Barack Obama and the Treasury Secretary under Bill Clinton. His tenure as president was marked by controversy, including his assertion that men may outperform women in the sciences due to differences in genes.