Steven Pinker
Case Notes
Harvard psychologist who had limited Epstein interactions
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Steven Pinker, a Harvard psychology professor, had professional and social connections to Jeffrey Epstein spanning from 2002 onwards. In 2006-2007, Pinker provided linguistic advice to Alan Dershowitz, Epstein's defense attorney, regarding the interpretation of federal law on internet enticement of minors; this advice was included in a letter to prosecutors that preceded a plea deal dropping federal sex trafficking charges against Epstein. Pinker also appears in Epstein's flight logs for a 2002 trip and in photographs with Epstein at various events between 2003-2014. Pinker has consistently stated he was unaware of Epstein's crimes at the time of early interactions, never received funding from Epstein, met him only three times, and now regrets providing the legal advice. He denies being the 'Stephen' referenced in Virginia Giuffre's manuscript and maintains he had no direct involvement with Epstein's defense strategy. No criminal or civil accountability has been alleged against Pinker in connection with the Epstein case.
Determination Timeline
Steven Pinker denies having direct involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, stating he never communicated with him, took no funding from him, and only encountered him incidentally at academic events through colleagues.
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Media Coverage (4)
Free Speech Crusader Steven Pinker Blocking Anyone Mentioning His Epstein Ties
In 2007, when Epstein was first indicted for procuring a minor for prostitution, Pinker "provided his expertise on language" for Epstein's defense, according to…
Steven Pinker - Wikipedia
In 2006 Pinker provided to Alan Dershowitz, a personal friend of Pinker's who was Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorney, Pinker's own interpretation of the wording…
Petition Gathers Signatures in Opposition to Psychologist Steven Pinker's Upcoming Visit to Campus
In an email to The Hustler Dec. 3, Pinker discussed his presence on Epstein's plane in 2002. 'It is true that I was among a group of TED speakers who flew to th…
Steven Pinker's Aid in Jeffrey Epstein's Legal Defense Renews Criticism
The recent revelation that Epstein found aid from star psychologist Steven Pinker in the form of a 2007 legal document surprised both Pinker's fans and critics.…
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