Crime & Justice

Harvard Law Professor Accuses New York Times of Defamation Over Epstein Story

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Lawrence Lessig tried to defend an ousted MIT administrator who accepted the disgraced financier’s cash. Now he’s going after the paper of record.

Blake Montgomery
Blake Montgomery 

Former Reporter/Editor

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Blake Montgomery

Blake Montgomery

Former Reporter/Editor

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