Who is Martin Nowak in the Epstein files?

Martin Nowak is an Austrian-born Harvard professor of mathematics and biology who became one of Jeffrey Epstein's closest academic connections. Nowak received $6.5 million from Epstein in 2003 to establish the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, and maintained a relationship with Epstein for years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.

What consequences did Nowak face?

In 2021, Harvard sanctioned Nowak by suspending him from supervising undergraduate research for two years and permanently closing the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics. The sanctions were lifted in 2023, and Nowak remains on Harvard's faculty with joint appointments in the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. Nowak has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.

What was the 'spy' email about?

In a March 2014 email exchange revealed in the Epstein files, Nowak wrote to Epstein that 'our spy was captured after completing her mission,' to which Epstein replied asking 'Did you torture her.' The context and meaning of this cryptic exchange remain unclear, though it has drawn scrutiny given the pattern of young women accompanying Epstein to Nowak's office.

Who is Martin Nowak in the Epstein files?

Martin Nowak is an Austrian-born Harvard professor of mathematics and biology who became one of Jeffrey Epstein's closest academic connections. Nowak received $6.5 million from Epstein in 2003 to establish the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, and maintained a relationship with Epstein for years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.

What consequences did Nowak face?

In 2021, Harvard sanctioned Nowak by suspending him from supervising undergraduate research for two years and permanently closing the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics. The sanctions were lifted in 2023, and Nowak remains on Harvard's faculty with joint appointments in the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. Nowak has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.

What was the 'spy' email about?

In a March 2014 email exchange revealed in the Epstein files, Nowak wrote to Epstein that 'our spy was captured after completing her mission,' to which Epstein replied asking 'Did you torture her.' The context and meaning of this cryptic exchange remain unclear, though it has drawn scrutiny given the pattern of young women accompanying Epstein to Nowak's office.

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Martin Nowak is a Harvard professor of mathematics and biology who received $6.5 million from Epstein to found the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics in 2003, and maintained a close relationship with Epstein for years after his 2008 sex crimes conviction.

The mentions reveal extensive scheduling coordination for meetings at 'Martins office' (1 Brattle Square, suite 6, Cambridge), Epstein's operational base at Harvard. Email correspondence shows Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, repeatedly arranging meetings at this location with various academics and associates, including Larry Summers, Joi Ito, Lawrence Krauss, and Danny Hillis. The documents confirm Nowak hosted Epstein at the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics building, where Epstein maintained a personal office (Office 610, known as 'Jeffrey's Office') that he used over 40 times between 2010-2018, typically accompanied by young women identified as his assistants. Harvard's investigation found that Nowak allowed Epstein continued access for 9 years after Epstein's conviction for sex crimes.

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•Epstein provided $6.5 million to found Nowak's Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard in 2003
•Epstein maintained a dedicated office in Nowak's lab for 9 years post-conviction, visiting 40+ times with young female assistants
•Nowak's office served as Epstein's meeting hub at Harvard, coordinating appointments with prominent scientists and academics
•Harvard sanctioned Nowak in 2021, suspending him from supervising undergraduates for two years and permanently closing the institute, though sanctions were lifted in 2023
•A cryptic 2014 email exchange showed Nowak writing 'our spy was captured after completing her mission' with Epstein replying 'Did you torture her'

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ate: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:15:50 +0000 too early 11? On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 7:08 AM, Lesley Groff -4 l> wrote: Was it OK to have Krauss at 10am at Martins office? He needs a morning appt.... Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2016, at 6:59 AM, Jeffrey E. [email protected]> wrote: lets plan harvard.

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From: Lesley Groff To: "Jeffrey E." Subject: Krauss Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:08:59 +0000 Was it OK to have Krauss at 10am at Martins office? He needs a morning apps. ... Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2016, at 6:59 AM, Jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: lets plan harvard. please

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To: "Joichi (Joi) Ito" <I Subject: Jeffry Epstein Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:07:55 +0000 Hi Joi. Did jeffrey confirm a time for this Saturday at Martins office with you? Appears you would only get 30 min in if the meeting starts at 11:30 and you have a 12 appt. (?) Sent from my iPhone Begin forward

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n <jeevacation®gmail.com> Subject: Joi Ito Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:32:30 +0000 Below from Joi re Saturday. He is saying yes to 11:30 with you at Martins office but please see all: Yes, that's right. Also, my 12pm appointment with Danny Hillis and Nicholas Negroponte at my house to talk about somethi

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f town and Jeremy hasn't replied. - Joi On Aug 4, 2016, at 2:07 PM, Lesley Groff < wrote: Hi Joi. Did jeffrey confirm a time for this Saturday at Martins office with you? Appears you would only get 30 min in if the meeting starts at 11:30 and you have a 12 appt. (?) Sent from my iPhone Begin forward

EFTA00321278.pdf

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one >> on Aug 4, 2016, at 6:23 PM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: >> >> Hi Larry. Both Karyna and will go with Jeffrey to Cambridge. They will head to Martins office and stay there for the day. Can you please take care of the car reservations? >> >> Martins office: >> >> » Cambridge >> » Thank you!!

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g Jeffrey appointments to start at 10:30am at Martin's office!! Does that make wheels up 9am Larry? arrival 9:30am_car to pick him up and get him to Martins office like 10:15? EFTA00322796

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appointments to start at 10:30am at Martin's office!! >> >> Does that make wheels up 9am Larry? arrival 9:30am...car to pick him up and get him to Martins office like 10:15? EFTA00322798

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Lunch w/Neil Gershen eld, Judith, Ed, Sebastatian for Neum/Deception Theresa is Neil's assistant TBD Martin Nowak, Dick Gross and Mathematician of Martins TBD Depart Bedfon rl for PB EFTA00378736 TBD Arrive PB Saturday Dec 7, 2013 NY Reminder: You told Lars Christiaanse you would be in Miami today

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ershenfeld, Judith, Ed, Sebastatian for Neum/Deception EFTA00378749 Theresa is Neil's assistant TBD Martin Nowak, Dick Gross and Mathematician of Martins TBD Depart Bedford for PB TBD Arrive PB Saturday 1)ee 7. 2013 NY Reminder: Yine told Lam Christiaanse you would be in Miami today Sunday Dec. 8

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at 07:29, Lesley Groff <: .> wrote: > Good morning Vincenzo! Jeffrey will be up in Cambridge tomorrow. Might you be available to go and see him at Martins office (1Brattle Square, suite 6) at Ilam? Please let me know. Thanks, lesley > Sent from my iPhone EFTA00325947

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07:29, Lesley Groff < > wrote: >> >> Good morning Vincenzo! Jeffrey will be up in Cambridge tomorrow. Might you be available to go and see him at Martins office (1Brattle Square, suite 6) at Ilam? Please let me know. Thanks, lesley >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone EFTA00325948

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Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 10:36 AM, wrote: Hi Alice...Jeffrey has conifrmed he would like Danny to come to Martin's Institute at 1pm this Sat. Dec. 5th! Martins office address again is: as soon as I know which assistant will accompany him, I will pass along her phone number and email address...as Danny appr

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e, Dec 1, 2015 at 10:36 AM, > wrote: Hi Alice...Jeffity has conifrmed he would like Danny to come to Martin's Institute at 1pm this Sat. Dec. 5th! Martins office address again is: 1 Brattle Square, suite 6 as soon as I know which assistant will accompany him, I will pass along her phone number and ema

EFTA00334035.pdf

EFTA00334035

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e, Dec 1, 2015 at 10:36 AM, • wrote: Hi Alice...Jeffrey has conifrmed he would like Danny to come to Martin's Institute at 1pm this Sat. Dec. 5th! Martins office address again is: 1 Brattle Square, suite 6 as soon as I know which assistant will accompany him, I will pass along her phone number and ema

EFTA00336825.pdf

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from my iPhone >> On Oct 23, 2015, at 4:39 PM, > wrote: > > >> Hi Larry. Jeffrey will be taking only with him tomorrow now. Jeffrey will go to Martins office first at in Cambridge at Harvard. Then he will go to MIT at II in Cambridge. I don't know if this is within walking distance? He told me he

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EFTA00336824.pdf

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t from my iPhone >> On Oct 23, 2015, at 4:39 PM, > wrote: >> >> Hi Larry. Jeffrey will be taking only with him tomorrow now. Jeffrey will go to Martins office first at in Cambridge at Harvard. Then he will go to MIT at II in Cambridge. I don't know if this is within walking distance? He told me he

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016600

Source: House Oversight Committee

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