Overview
- Yale said Wednesday that Gelernter will not teach his computer science class while the university reviews his conduct.
- The DOJ’s late‑January release of the Epstein files shows Gelernter’s name in 563 entries and documents extensive emails from 2009 to 2015.
- An Oct. 11, 2011 email from Gelernter to Epstein described a Yale student as a “v small goodlooking blonde” while proposing her for a project.
- The university said it does not condone the action taken or his described approach to recommendations and noted that he acknowledged and defended the communication.
- Gelernter has defended his correspondence in messages to Yale leaders and students, said he regrets “nothing,” and claimed he did not know Epstein’s offender status at the time; the emails also reference meetings, business discussions, and invitations to New Haven.