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flag Prominent academics had ongoing ties with Epstein post-2008 conviction, seeking research funding amid ethics concerns.

flag Newly released Justice Department documents reveal that numerous prominent academics, including Nobel laureates and university leaders, maintained long-term personal relationships with Jeffrey Epstein after his 2008 sex crime conviction, hoping such ties would lead to research funding. flag The records show exchanges of emails, gifts, and visits, with some scholars acknowledging they sought financial support in a competitive funding environment. flag While no evidence confirms funding was secured, the revelations have sparked scrutiny over ethics in academic-professional relationships and the influence of private wealth on research.

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