Event Description

Lawrence Krauss articulated a defense of Jeffrey Epstein against allegations of sexual misconduct with minors, stating that he believes Epstein did not know the girls were underage and that 'the masseuses knew what they were doing,' and explicitly refused to 'turn my back on a good friend so easily.'

Quoted Evidence

“I believe him when he told me he had no idea the girls were underage, and I doubt that people normally are asked for or present a driver's license under such circumstances... I will not turn my back on a good friend so easily.”

Trafficking Assessment