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flag Dean Kamen resigned from FIRST Robotics due to past ties with Jeffrey Epstein, despite no misconduct charges.

flag Dean Kamen has resigned from the board of FIRST Robotics, the STEM organization he founded in 1989, following revelations of his past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. flag Though independent reviews found no evidence of misconduct, Kamen acknowledged poor judgment in maintaining ties with Epstein after his 2008 conviction, including visits to Epstein’s island. flag He stated he had intended to advance humanitarian projects but failed to conduct proper due diligence. flag Kamen, who has not been criminally charged, stepped down voluntarily to protect FIRST’s mission. flag The organization continues its global programs, with plans to expand robotics education in New Hampshire and beyond.

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