Jurassic Park palaeontologist parts ways with university after Epstein emails
Jack Horner says he regrets not investigating Epstein's background, after emails showed he visited the convicted sex offender's ranch.
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"In retrospect, I regret that I did not investigate Epstein's background beyond what was commonly known at the time, something that I had never done with other potential donors. That is a lesson learned!"
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Jack Horner says he regrets not investigating Epstein's background, after emails showed he visited the convicted sex offender's ranch.
Jack Horner, renowned for his role in Jurassic Park, expresses regret over not investigating Jeffrey Epstein's background after emails reveal his visits to Epstein's ranch.
Emails show palaeontologist Jack Horner's visits to Jeffrey Epstein's ranch, leading to public backlash and Horner's regret for not conducting a background check.
Jack Horner, a consultant for Jurassic Park, regrets not investigating Jeffrey Epstein's background after emails reveal his visits to Epstein's ranch.
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