Leon Botstein Resigns Remaining Bard College Positions Amid Epstein Scrutiny

Leon Botstein severed all remaining ties with Bard College amid congressional demands for a criminal investigation.

Leon Botstein has stepped down from his remaining posts at Bard College after congressional investigators uncovered communications linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Botstein had previously vacated the college presidency while continuing to teach and oversee musical programs. The complete resignation followed calls from Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin for a formal criminal inquiry into the correspondence.

• Leon Botstein relinquished his remaining academic and musical roles at Bard College following congressional revelations.
• Representative Jamie Raskin called for a criminal inquiry after investigators reviewed an email concerning a young woman.
• Earlier on the same day, Botstein had still held faculty positions and led signature music initiatives despite earlier resigning the college presidency.