MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito resigns after concealing $7.5 million in Epstein-linked donations

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MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito resigned after reports revealed he had concealed millions in donations from Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. The lab received at least $7.5 million in funding linked to Epstein, with Ito actively working to hide Epstein’s involvement from MIT administrators and the public. Internal emails showed Ito referred to Epstein donations as ‘Voldemort’ money that must not be named publicly.

Sources & Citations

[1] M.I.T. Media Lab, Facing Backlash, Apologizes for Epstein Ties · Aug 15, 2019 Tier 1

[2] MIT Media Lab director resigns following revelations about Jeffrey Epstein · Sep 7, 2019 Tier 1

[3] How an Elite University Research Center Concealed Its Relationship with Jeffrey Epstein · Sep 6, 2019 Tier 1

[4] MIT Media Lab kept regulars' Epstein meeting secret · Sep 7, 2019 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito resigns after concealing $7.5 million in Epstein-linked donations.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, September 7, 2019. https://capturecascade.org/event/2019-09-07--mit-media-lab-director-joi-ito-resigns-after-conce/