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Lawrence Krauss
Theoretical Physicist
Epstein Defender, Funding Recipient
Overview
Theoretical physicist and science popularizer who publicly defended Jeffrey Epstein even after his 2008 conviction and sex offender registration. Krauss received Epstein funding for his Origins Project at Arizona State University. He was placed on leave and later forced to resign from ASU amid his own sexual misconduct allegations.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Publicly defended Epstein after 2008 conviction
Received Epstein funding for Origins Project
Forced to resign from ASU over own sexual misconduct allegations
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Jeffrey Epstein
Defended publicly, received funding
Ghislaine Maxwell
Social connection at Epstein events
Joi Ito
Fellow academic who accepted Epstein support
John Brockman
Edge Foundation organizer, connected academics
Marvin Minsky
Fellow scientist in Epstein academic circle
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- May 27, 1954
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York
Education
- •Carleton University
- •MIT, PhD Physics
Key Timeline
2011
Defended Epstein in Daily Beast interview
2018
Placed on leave from ASU over sexual misconduct allegations
2019
Forced to resign from ASU