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Epstein's MIT Ties Revealed: Professors Express Regret

2/3/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice released documents showing Jeffrey Epstein's ties to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including MIT named as a beneficiary in Epstein's 2014 Trust that funded student financial aid.
Ed Boyden (MIT Professor) expressed regret about meetings with Epstein.
Neil Gershenfeld (MIT Professor) also had interactions with Epstein.
Emails show Epstein's communications with influential contacts, including discussions about U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The U.S. Department of Justice released documents showing Jeffrey Epstein's ties to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including MIT named as a beneficiary in Epstein's 2014 Trust that funded student financial aid.
Ed Boyden (MIT Professor) expressed regret about meetings with Epstein.
Neil Gershenfeld (MIT Professor) also had interactions with Epstein.
Emails show Epstein's communications with influential contacts, including discussions about U.S. President Donald Trump.