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Epstein and Maxwell used Interlochen arts school’s reputation to groom minors, exploiting donor access and staff trust.
An NPR investigation reveals that Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly used their connections to the Interlochen Center for the Arts—a prestigious Michigan-based arts school—to gain access to minors, exploiting the institution’s reputation to groom vulnerable girls under the guise of artistic mentorship.
Based on thousands of pages of court documents, the reporting shows Epstein, a convicted sex offender, frequently visited Interlochen, leveraging his status as a donor and guest to build trust with staff and families.
While no new criminal charges were filed, the findings highlight how elite institutions may be manipulated by powerful individuals to conceal predatory behavior, raising concerns about oversight and accountability in organizations serving minors.
Epstein y Maxwell usaron la reputación de la escuela de artes de Interlochen para preparar a menores, explotando el acceso de los donantes y la confianza del personal.