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NYU Professor's Shocking Praise for Epstein Amid Abuse Scandal

12/27/2025

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James B. Rosenwald, III, an NYU adjunct professor since 2012, emailed Jeffrey Epstein on January 5, 2015, praising Epstein's financial achievements.
The message arrived days after allegations surfaced that Epstein had sexually abused minors, including Virginia Giuffre.
Epstein had been convicted of sex crimes.
Epstein died in federal custody in 2019.

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James B. Rosenwald, III, an NYU adjunct professor since 2012, emailed Jeffrey Epstein on January 5, 2015, praising Epstein's financial achievements.
The message arrived days after allegations surfaced that Epstein had sexually abused minors, including Virginia Giuffre.
Epstein had been convicted of sex crimes.
Epstein died in federal custody in 2019.