Bard College President Botstein, who was linked to Jeffrey Epstein, to retire, NYT reports

Botstein has served as Bard’s president since 1975.

Bard, which is a private liberal arts college in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, earlier this year retained the law firm WilmerHale to review Botstein’s relationship with Epstein.

Botstein has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

The Times noted that DOJ files, which were released pursuant to a new law requiring disclosure of investigative documents about Epstein, showed that “Dr. Botstein had exchanged messages and visits with Mr. Epstein for years, including after Mr. Epstein’s conviction on solicitation of a minor for prostitution.”

“In one 2013 note, Dr. Botstein signed off with ‘Miss you,’ ” The Times noted. “He spoke of his cherished ‘new friendship’ with the financier, and wished him well after a news story that detailed his abuse was published.”

Bard’s media office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CNBC.

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