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Jeffrey Epstein and David Ross maintained a documented friendship and professional correspondence, as evidenced by emails revealed in DOJ documents [1] and Ross's public support for Epstein during his legal troubles [2], [3], and [4]. This relationship ultimately led to Ross's resignation from the School of Visual Arts after the nature of their connection became public [5], [6].
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College Campuses Are in Upheaval Over Faculty Ties to Epstein wired.com 5 facts
claimDavid Ross believed Jeffrey Epstein's claim that his Florida conviction was a "political frame-up."
claimThe School of Visual Arts did not respond to inquiries regarding whether staff were instructed to remove posters about David Ross's email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
claimThe School of Visual Arts acknowledged being aware of correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and David Ross and confirmed they accepted Ross's resignation on February 3.
quoteDavid A. Ross replied to Jeffrey Epstein's proposal for the "Statutory" exhibition by stating, "You are incredible. This would be a very owerful [sic] and freaky book."
accountDavid Ross reached out to support Jeffrey Epstein during the investigation into the sex trafficking of minors, an action Ross later characterized as a "terrible mistake of judgment" and expressed shame for falling for Epstein's lies.
Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship ... apnews.com 2 facts
claimDavid Ross, a museum curator, maintained a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, as evidenced by emails where David Ross consoled Jeffrey Epstein regarding public turmoil.
quoteIn a 2015 email to Jeffrey Epstein, David Ross wrote: “It is depressing to see how you are once again being dragged through the mud. I’m still proud to call you a friend.”