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Artists Allege Epstein Used Education to Exploit Survivors

1/18/2026

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Rina Oh, a New York City artist, says Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell exploited her education hopes.
They introduced her to Epstein in 2000, who promised a School of Visual Arts scholarship that he revoked.
Other survivors report similar experiences, showing Epstein used educational offers to maintain control.
Congressional inquiries are underway to examine Epstein's campus connections to New York University and Columbia University.

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Story summary

Rina Oh, a New York City artist, says Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell exploited her education hopes.
They introduced her to Epstein in 2000, who promised a School of Visual Arts scholarship that he revoked.
Other survivors report similar experiences, showing Epstein used educational offers to maintain control.
Congressional inquiries are underway to examine Epstein's campus connections to New York University and Columbia University.