Former Harvard President Lawrence (Larry) H. Summers will not continue teaching his ongoing courses at the Ivy League school in an abrupt decision announced on Wednesday, as Harvard investigates his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Why It Matters

Summers faces renewed scrutiny over the investigation of Epstein, whose associations have ensnared numerous influential figures and lawmakers.

Summers has also stepped down from his directorship at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government amid the probe. These developments come as the federal government prepares for a major release of Epstein-related files, raising questions about institutional accountability and transparency within academia and beyond.

On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump announced that he signed the

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