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Michigan boarding school probe reveals decades of abuse allegations

An investigation into the Interlochen Center for the Arts, a prestigious Michigan boarding school, has uncovered allegations of sexual abuse spanning decades against nearly 50 individuals, including major donor Jeffrey Epstein. The report details accounts of grooming, sexual touching, and sex from alumni dating back to the 1950s. Interlochen has shared the names of accused individuals with local authorities and stated that the institution has significantly changed its safety policies and culture. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Ed White, The Associated Press ·

    Probe of exclusive Michigan boarding school finds Epstein and 47 others accused of abuse

    Interlochen removed Epstein's name from a lodge after he was convicted of sex offenses in 2008. The building, renamed the Green Lake Lodge, was demolished.