Duke behavioral economist named 636 times in Epstein DOJ files
Dan Ariely, a Duke University professor of behavioral economics, is named 636 times in documents released by the Department of Justice on January 30, 2026, revealing a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning approximately nine years (2010-2019). The released files contain emails showing Ariely and Epstein met multiple times, discussed academic events, and exchanged personal correspondence. Ariely requested contact information for a woman Epstein had introduced him to, asked Epstein for travel advice, and accepted a Ferrari factory tour arranged by Epstein. In February 2026, Duke University closed Ariely's Center for Advanced Hindsight research center, though university officials stated the closure was unrelated to the Epstein connection. Ariely has denied wrongdoing, stating his contact with Epstein was infrequent, largely logistical, and mediated by assistants, and that he never received funding from Epstein. The released documents do not show evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Ariely, and there is no indication he was involved in or aware of Epstein's crimes against minors.
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