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Emails Reveal Karp's Past Ties to Epstein, No Misconduct Found

2/5/2026

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Karp's Epstein Emails

The U.S. Department of Justice released emails showing 2014 interactions between Epstein and Brad Karp's assistant, and Karp expressed regret over his past ties.
The emails mainly involve scheduling appointments and do not indicate criminal behavior by Karp.
Karp sought Epstein's help for his son to secure a Woody Allen film role.
Union College, where Karp serves on the board, says he has not witnessed any misconduct.

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Epstein's College Influence

The Justice Department released emails showing Jeffrey Epstein helped Bechet's Bard College application.
Leon Botstein, Bard College's president and Epstein acquaintance, agreed to help Bechet.
Bechet enrolled at Bard College and graduated in May 2021.
A message from Woody Allen's account, likely written by Soon-Yi Previn, thanked Epstein and said Bechet should be unaware.
Botstein's spokesman described Epstein as a "serial liar," and Allen and Previn did not respond.

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Karp's Epstein Emails

The U.S. Department of Justice released emails showing 2014 interactions between Epstein and Brad Karp's assistant, and Karp expressed regret over his past ties.
The emails mainly involve scheduling appointments and do not indicate criminal behavior by Karp.
Karp sought Epstein's help for his son to secure a Woody Allen film role.
Union College, where Karp serves on the board, says he has not witnessed any misconduct.

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