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Reid Hoffman Corrects Past Statement, Acknowledges Post-2015 Meetings With Jeffrey Epstein

He attributes the contacts to MIT Media Lab fundraising coordinated by Joi Ito.

Overview

  • Hoffman said calendar searches show at least six meetings after 2015, including at least three in person.
  • Five meetings occurred between April and July 2016, with a final March 24, 2018 Skype call.
  • He stated the interactions were tied to fundraising for the MIT Media Lab and arranged by then-director Joi Ito.
  • Hoffman expressed regret, pledged to disclose any additional meetings he uncovers, and urged President Trump to provide information sought by Epstein’s victims.
  • The disclosure follows fresh Epstein document releases and renewed scrutiny, with one outlet reporting that Trump ordered a Justice Department inquiry into Hoffman.