Renowned Harvard Economist Larry Summers Resigns Amid Epstein Probe
Harvard University investigates professor Larry Summers' ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, leading to the renowned economist's resignation at the end of the academic year.
Harvard University has announced the resignation of renowned economist and professor Larry Summers at the conclusion of the current academic year. The decision comes amid an ongoing investigation by the university into Summers' relationship and interactions with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Summers, who previously served as the president of Harvard from 2001 to 2006, is a highly respected figure in the world of economics, having also held roles such as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under the Clinton administration and the Director of the National Economic Council under President Obama.
The university's investigation into Summers' ties to Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019, was initiated following revelations about the extent of Epstein's connections to various academic institutions and high-profile individuals.
Source: NPR
