SEOBLOGREEN - A dark story is unfolding in the halls of American academia. It is a story about power. It is a story about money. And most tragically, it is a story about abuse. The latest revelations confirm what many had suspected. Jeffrey Epstein did not just donate to Columbia and New York University (NYU) for prestige. He used these elite institutions as a tool. A cruel, effective tool in his sex trafficking operation.
The Education Bait: A Luring Tactic
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The House Judiciary Committee has stepped in. They sent letters to the presidents of both universities. The date was January 14, 2026. The letters contained new, substantial evidence. This information came directly from Epstein's survivors. The pattern is clear. Epstein would dangle the promise of a top-tier education. He offered admission. He offered full tuition. For young women, often minors, this was an irresistible lifeline.
New York City is expensive. College tuition is crippling. Epstein exploited this vulnerability. He made himself appear as a benefactor. The reality was much darker. He was a predator using academic dreams as bait.
#### Financial Chains and Silenced Voices
One survivor's story illustrates the financial mechanism. Between 2000 and 2002, Epstein paid for her to attend NYU. He even helped arrange a scholarship. She was abused by him from 2002 to 2005. The timeline is chilling. The help came before the abuse ended.
Another survivor attended Columbia from 2004 to 2007. This woman's financial arrangement was particularly insidious. Epstein would routinely overpay her tuition. Columbia University then refunded the excess money. The refund went directly to the survivor. She received "several thousand dollars".
This was a calculated move. It created financial indebtedness. It ensured the victims were reliant on him. The money was a chain. It made them less likely to report his crimes to law enforcement. Silence was purchased with tuition money. The financial transactions were reportedly managed by his lawyer, Darren Indyke, and his accountant, Richard Kahn. Both men are co-executors of his estate.
Institutional Proximity and Complicity
The question now falls to the universities. How could this happen? Did top administrators know? Epstein was a donor. He cultivated relationships with faculty and administrators. His money bought him influence. It positioned him as a gatekeeper to elite academic opportunities.
NYU has stated it will cooperate fully with the inquiry. They committed to releasing all Epstein-related records and payments. Columbia University also acknowledged receipt of the letter and is reviewing it. These steps are necessary. But they come years too late.
Epstein used the universities' prestige to legitimize himself. He was a convicted sex offender, yet still gave a $100,000 gift to Columbia's College of Dental Medicine after 2011. This speaks volumes about institutional tolerance. It highlights a darker reality. Influence, not just merit, can quietly open doors.
The survivors are now speaking out. They are exposing the tactic. They are revealing how their dreams were twisted into a trap. This is a story about systemic failure. It is about elite institutions prioritizing money and influence over the safety of young people. It is a harsh spotlight on how the powerful can corrupt even the noblest of pursuits: education. The full extent of the universities' knowledge and role is still under investigation. The survivors deserve justice. The public deserves transparency. This scandal is far from over.
Source: nytimes.com
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