Art museum curator and director David A. Ross resigned from his position at the School of Visual Arts in New York following the release of documents detailing his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Correspondence from 2009 shows Ross calling Epstein “incredible” and “a friend,” even responding positively to an exhibition idea involving young individuals that hinted at exploitative themes. Ross claimed he believed Epstein’s assertion of a “political frame-up” after Epstein’s 2008 plea deal, and later expressed shame for his judgment when the full extent of Epstein’s crimes became apparent.
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President-elect Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO and significant campaign donor, as Education Secretary. McMahon’s nomination follows her role as transition co-chair and previous leadership of the Small Business Administration. Trump cited her business and educational experience, emphasizing a plan to return education control to states under her leadership. This announcement comes amidst ongoing lawsuits alleging sexual abuse and misconduct against McMahon and her husband, Vince McMahon, related to their time at WWE.
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Following President-elect Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, the House Ethics Committee report on allegations of sexual abuse and illicit drug use against him has been made accessible to all committee members. This follows Gaetz’s temporary resignation from Congress, which initially stalled the report’s release. Despite House Speaker Mike Johnson’s request to keep the report confidential, the committee chair insists the decision on public release remains theirs. The report includes testimony from two women alleging Gaetz paid them for sex, with one further alleging he engaged in sex with a minor; Gaetz denies all accusations.
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