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Yale Suspends Professor Over Controversial Epstein Emails

2/12/2026

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Yale University suspended computer science professor David Gelernter while reviewing his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from 2009 to 2015.
This decision follows the release of documents showing Gelernter described a Yale student as a “goodlooking blonde” in a 2011 email regarding job opportunities.
Gelernter defended his actions, claiming he aimed to help the student, while Yale stated it does not condone his conduct.
Gelernter acknowledged the emails after they became public.

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Yale University suspended computer science professor David Gelernter while reviewing his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from 2009 to 2015.
This decision follows the release of documents showing Gelernter described a Yale student as a “goodlooking blonde” in a 2011 email regarding job opportunities.
Gelernter defended his actions, claiming he aimed to help the student, while Yale stated it does not condone his conduct.
Gelernter acknowledged the emails after they became public.