Few figures in recent history have caused such widespread upheaval in legal, political, financial, and reputational spheres as Jeffrey Epstein. A convicted sex offender, Epstein had connections with many of the world’s wealthiest and most influential individuals and institutions. He died in prison in 2019.
Public interest in Epstein increased after President Trump initially refused to release federal investigative records despite pledging to do so. In late 2025 and early 2026, Congress and the Justice Department released millions of documents related to Epstein, providing some answers while leaving many questions unresolved.
Ongoing Investigations
The New York Times has been deeply investigating Epstein’s finances, enablers, and potential co-conspirators since his 2019 arrest on federal sex-trafficking charges. This reporting continues to reveal significant insights.
Latest Revelations
Recent findings concerning Epstein include:
- A Harvard club faces pressure to sever ties with its billionaire chair due to his friendship with Epstein. Andrew Farkas, a Harvard alumnus and donor, maintained a close friendship with Epstein, as the Justice Department files disclosed.
- Farkas has chaired the Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 since 2012, a student cultural organization housed in a classroom building named after his late father. Students, faculty, and alumni are now petitioning the institute and university to cut ties with Farkas and rename the building.