Donations to science often avoid scrutiny. Jeffrey Epstein used this to his advantage

NPR | By Katia Riddle

Published March 17, 2026 at 1:48 AM PDT

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Billions of dollars are invested in science every year through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. Jeffrey Epstein utilized this to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.

Donations to science often avoid scrutiny. Jeffrey Epstein used this to his advantage

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