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FIRST Places Founder Dean Kamen on Immediate Leave Pending Independent Review

The step follows DOJ records that reference his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

**ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND OF NOV. 22-23 AND THEREAFTER** Dean Kamen, sits under a drawing of Albert Einstein created by his Kamen’s father, during an interview on North Dumpling Island, off the coast of Connecticut, Friday, Sept., 12, 2008. Kamen granted “visas” on the island to a select group to brainstorm about his plans for the island and how it could be used to raise awareness and money for his robotic competition. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Overview

  • FIRST says its board has hired an outside law firm for the review, and Kamen volunteered to step aside and will cooperate.
  • The latest DOJ release includes an April 2013 email discussing plans for Kamen to spend a night on Epstein’s private island.
  • Other emails show a 2013 note about sending DEKA‑internal information and a 2014 request from Epstein to help place a woman in an internship.
  • Previously released materials include photos of Kamen with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • Kamen describes his contacts as limited, expresses regret, says he had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and has not been accused of wrongdoing.