The Epstein scandal is a wake-up call — new rules are needed on links with rich donors
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by Arthur CaplanMarch 5, 2026
A systemic failure of oversight allowed the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to curry favour with academia. Stronger governance is urgently needed. A systemic failure of oversight allowed the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to curry favour with academia. Stronger governance is urgently needed.
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Originally published on Nature on 3/5/2026