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Jamie Raskin Calls for Investigation of Leon Botstein

Jamie Raskin and Madeleine Dean urged federal authorities to investigate Leon Botstein over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Coverage centers on the cited email and Botstein’s denial.

Lead article · The GuardianLeon Botstein resigns from Bard roles as key Democrat demands investigation into Epstein links
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Jamie Raskin and Madeleine Dean asked the Justice Department and FBI to investigate former Bard College president Leon Botstein over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, citing an email and other materials.

Center outlets focus on the lawmakers’ request and the materials they cite, presenting the story largely as a factual account.

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Times Union centers the lawmakers’ request and the email and other materials they cite, without overt partisan framing.

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Times UnionOCT 7 · 4:00 PM ET
'Is (Jane Doe) for me': DOJ, FBI urged to investigate Leon Botstein as potential Epstein co-conspiratorRaskin joined Madeleine Dean in asking federal agents to investigate Leon Botstein’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.CRED 77BAL 55 PORTRAYS RASKIN: NEUTRAL

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