Probe of exclusive Michigan boarding school finds Epstein and 47 others accused of abuse
Two people who attended a prestigious Michigan fine arts school reported conduct of a sexual nature by Jeffrey Epstein, a major donor, according to an investigation that also uncovered dozens of allegations spanning decades against nearly 50 other people. Interlochen Center for the Arts operates a summer camp and performing arts school that draws students from around the world.
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An investigation into Interlochen Center for the Arts found that Jeffrey Epstein and 47 other people were accused of sexual abuse. Two former students said Epstein behaved inappropriately toward them. The school hired a law firm in 2024 to look into abuse by staff and later expanded the probe to include Epstein.
Why it matters
The case shows how powerful people can hide abuse for years in trusted institutions. It raises concerns about student safety in elite arts programs.
- Who is Jeffrey Epstein?
- He was a financier who died in jail in 2019 after being charged with sex trafficking.
- What did the investigation find?
- It found accusations against Epstein and 47 others linked to the school.
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