Larry Summers, the former U.S. Treasury Secretary, has stepped down from his position at Harvard University because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This resignation was announced by the university on Wednesday, signifying the institution's response to the implications of Epstein's case, particularly after new documents were released by the Department of Justice. Summers had been a prominent figure in U.S. economic policy, having served under President Bill Clinton and later as an advisor under President Barack Obama.

In a statement, Jeremy Weinstein, the Dean of Harvard's Kennedy School, confirmed that Summers' resignation as co-director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government was accepted. As part of his resignation, Summers will retire from his academic positions at Harvard at the end of the current academic year, but he will remain on leave until then. This decision follows heightened scrutiny of individuals associated with Epstein, as societal and institutional expectations regarding accountability continue to evolve.

Summers' career has been marked by significant roles, including his tenure as Treasury Secretary from 1999 to 2001 and his presidency at Harvard University. His resignation sheds light on the broader implications of accountability among prominent figures in the wake of allegations surrounding Epstein, revealing how connections can impact professional affiliations and the reputations of established institutions like Harvard.