Larry Summers steps back after Epstein messages spark Harvard scandal
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has withdrawn from all public roles after revelations about his long-term communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The 70-year-old economist, who also served as Harvard University's president from 2001 to 2006, now faces growing pressure to resign from his current teaching position at the prestigious institution.
Documents show that Summers and Epstein exchanged messages for seven years, even after Epstein's 2008 conviction for sex crimes. Among the revelations was Summers seeking Epstein's advice in 2018 about a potential affair with a woman he referred to as a 'mentee'.
Harvard University's investigation into Summers' connections with Epstein is ongoing. While he continues teaching, his withdrawal from public life marks a significant fall from prominence. The revelations have prompted wider questions about oversight and ethical conduct in academic and political circles.
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