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Summers' resignation comes amid revelations of an extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in custody in 2019, but whose connections continue to spark public scrutiny. Newly released emails show Summers engaged in frequent correspondence with Epstein from 2017 through 2019—years after Epstein’s conviction—prompting widespread concern.
Harvard's Response and Future Investigations
In light of these disclosures, Harvard University has launched an internal probe to scrutinize the ties between Epstein and members of its faculty, including Summers. Despite stepping back from most public duties, Summers stated he would continue teaching economics at Harvard, choosing to focus on his academic responsibilities.