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David Gelernter maintained a professional and personal correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein between 2009 and 2015 [1], which included sharing recommendations for students {fact:5, fact:10}. This relationship led to institutional scrutiny at Yale University, resulting in Gelernter being relieved of his teaching duties pending a conduct review {fact:4, fact:11}.
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9 More Higher Ed Names in the Epstein Files insidehighered.com 8 facts
accountIn a 2011 email to Jeffrey Epstein, David Gelernter described an undergraduate student as a "perfect editoress" and provided details about her appearance and background.
quoteDavid Gelernter stated to Inside Higher Ed regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein: “I liked chatting with E because he was brilliant & funny in conversation.”
claimDavid Gelernter stated to CT Insider that he was unaware Jeffrey Epstein was a sex offender until learning about his criminal history five years prior to the 2026 report.
claimDavid Gelernter stated to CT Insider that he was unaware Jeffrey Epstein was a sex offender until he learned about his criminal history five years prior to the 2026 report.
claimDavid Gelernter, a computer science professor at Yale University, communicated with Jeffrey Epstein via email between 2009 and 2015.
quoteIn a 2011 email to Jeffrey Epstein, David Gelernter described an undergraduate student as: “I have a perfect editoress in mind: Yale sr, worked at Vogue last summer, runs her own campus mag, art major, completely connected, v small goodlooking blonde.”
quoteIn a 2009 email to literary agent John Brockman, David Gelernter wrote: “I can’t believe anyone anywhere could be more of a character than Jeff Epstein. I’ve never talked to a more interesting guy or one w/ more all-around horsepower & faster acceleration.”
quoteDavid Gelernter described Jeffrey Epstein to CT Insider as “one of the two (maybe three) smartest men I’d ever met” and a “brilliant & funny conversationalist.”
Why are so many academics in the Epstein files? It's not just about ... theguardian.com 1 fact
accountYale computer science professor David Gelernter described a person he recommended for a job to Jeffrey Epstein as a "v small goodlooking blonde".
College Campuses Are in Upheaval Over Faculty Ties to Epstein wired.com 1 fact
accountYale University relieved computer science professor David Gelernter of teaching duties for the spring term following the surfacing of his emails with Jeffrey Epstein, pending a review of his conduct.
Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship ... apnews.com 1 fact
claimYale University computer science professor David Gelernter was removed from teaching while the university reviews his conduct following the discovery of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.