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

NPR | By Katia Riddle
Published March 17, 2026 at 2:48 AM MDT

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.

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