According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Stephen Kosslyn appears in 0 case documents, and 9 email records in the Epstein files.
American psychologist, former dean of social science at Harvard University. Received $200,000 in Epstein funding for research between 1998-2002. Wrote a letter recommending Epstein for a visiting fellowship in Harvard's Psychology department (2005-06) despite Epstein lacking academic credentials. After Epstein's 2006 indictment, continued to send emails arranging dinners with other scholars including Alan Dershowitz. Named in the 2020 Harvard review of Epstein connections.
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Background
Stephen M. Kosslyn is an American psychologist who held several prominent academic positions over the course of his career. He served as Dean of Social Science at Harvard University, where he was a faculty member for many years. He subsequently became Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, as documented in numerous email signatures in the EFTA records (e.g., efta-efta02036811, efta-efta01778724, efta-efta01845281). He later became Dean of Faculty at the Minerva Project (also referred to as Minerva Schools), as reflected in his email signature and LinkedIn profile captured in the documentary record (efta-efta01751390, efta-efta01962894).
Kosslyn is a recognized figure in cognitive psychology and neuroscience, specializing in mental imagery and visual cognition. His academic stature and institutional positions placed him within elite intellectual circles, which intersected with Jeffrey Epstein's network of scientists, academics, and public figures. He is named in the 2020 Harvard review of Epstein connections as one of several faculty members who received Epstein funding or facilitated Epstein's access to Harvard.
Epstein Connection
Stephen Kosslyn maintained a long-running personal and professional relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least from the late 1990s through at least late 2014. According to publicly reported information reflected in his current description, Kosslyn received $200,000 in Epstein funding for research between 1998 and 2002 and wrote a letter recommending Epstein for a visiting fellowship in Harvard's Psychology department for 2005-06, despite Epstein lacking academic credentials. The EFTA email records show extensive, frequent, and familiar correspondence between Kosslyn and Epstein from 2010 through 2014, well after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Kosslyn addressed Epstein warmly as 'JEE' and 'Jeffrey,' discussed intellectual projects such as 'Behavior 3.0' (efta-efta01988916), arranged meetings and meals (efta-efta01761734, efta-efta01929261), coordinated visits with Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff (efta-efta02182471, efta-efta02096966), shared third-party contact information with Epstein (efta-efta01914637), sought investor introductions from Epstein (efta-efta01852332), and arranged holiday accommodations through Epstein (efta-efta02088926). Kosslyn is also named in victim accounts alleging he visited Epstein's private island (d-25556, kaggle-ho-021174) and is listed alongside other high-profile individuals in connection with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell (d-29627, kaggle-ho-023063).
Key Allegations(9)
A victim memoir alleges that the narrator was sent to Epstein's island to meet Kosslyn, described as 'a Harvard Professor, named Stephen Kosslyn,' and was told she would be 'spending two days with him showing him around the island, dining with him, and treating' him.
allegedKosslyn is named alongside Glenn Dubin, Les Wexner, Ehud Barak, George Mitchell, and others as individuals connected to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein in a document describing allegations of sexual exploitation.
allegedA personal narrative alleges that a Harvard professor named Stephen Kosslyn received a massage on a private island in connection with Epstein.
allegedKosslyn maintained extensive personal correspondence with Epstein from at least 2010 through late 2014, well after Epstein's 2008 conviction and registration as a sex offender.
documentedKosslyn facilitated introductions between Epstein and third parties, including sharing a private email address with Epstein and attempting to connect Epstein with researcher Joscha Bach.
documentedKosslyn sought investor contacts from Epstein for what appears to be a non-charitable venture, with Epstein responding that 'charity is not what you want.'
documentedKosslyn wrote a letter recommending Epstein for a visiting fellowship in Harvard's Psychology department for 2005-06 despite Epstein's lack of academic credentials.
allegedKosslyn received $200,000 in Epstein funding for research between 1998 and 2002.
allegedKosslyn appears on a list of names in a DOJ document associated with an insurance office or related investigation.
documentedLegal Status
Stephen Kosslyn has not been charged with or convicted of any crime. He is named in victim accounts, DOJ documents, and extensive EFTA email records as a person connected to Jeffrey Epstein. He was also named in the 2020 Harvard review of Epstein connections.
Notable Statements(5)
“Not a day goes by when I don't reflect on your”
“Been =hinking of you! Things are starting to move at the =enter.”
“Not =ecessarily. If you feel that you haven't done anything wrong in some”
“yep... investors, not donors... thanks!”
“I hope we have time for you to unpack that.”
Contradictions(2)
After Epstein's 2006 indictment and 2008 conviction, many academics distanced themselves from Epstein.
EFTA email records show Kosslyn maintained frequent, warm, and familiar correspondence with Epstein from at least 2010 through late 2014, including arranging meetings, sharing contacts, seeking investment introductions, and discussing holiday accommodations -- demonstrating a continued close relationship well after Epstein's conviction.
Kosslyn's relationship with Epstein was characterized as primarily an academic funding relationship.
Email correspondence reveals a personal friendship extending well beyond academic funding, including vacation planning, holiday apartment sharing through Epstein, personal reflections ('Not a day goes by when I don't reflect on your...'), and seeking investor contacts for non-charitable purposes.
Key Relationships(5)
Extensive email correspondence spanning 2010-2014 demonstrates a close personal and professional relationship. Kosslyn received research funding from Epstein, recommended him for a Harvard fellowship, discussed intellectual projects with him, sought investor introductions, and arranged personal visits and holiday accommodations through Epstein. (efta-efta01774509, efta-efta01924313, efta-efta02088926, efta-efta01852332, efta-efta01988916, and numerous other EFTA documents)
Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, coordinated meetings and logistics between Kosslyn and Epstein. Kosslyn communicated with Groff about scheduling and arrangements. (efta-efta02182471, efta-efta02096966)
Kosslyn is named alongside Ghislaine Maxwell in documents describing Epstein's network and allegations of sexual exploitation. (d-29627, kaggle-ho-023063)
Kosslyn and Epstein discussed connecting with researcher Joscha Bach, with Kosslyn expressing shared intellectual interests. (efta-efta01907696, efta-efta01905901, efta-efta01908777)
Named in co-occurring documents; described in current description as having arranged dinners with scholars including Alan Dershowitz after Epstein's indictment.
Timeline(27 events)
Began receiving Epstein funding for research at Harvard (reported total of $200,000 between 1998-2002).
Wrote a letter recommending Epstein for a visiting fellowship in Harvard's Psychology department for 2005-06.
Email to Epstein ('Hi JEE... SO.. Here's some news') sharing personal updates.
Late-night email exchange with Epstein ('are you awake?').
Email coordination with Sarah K. regarding Epstein's schedule, including airport departure.
Sent Epstein a concept document titled 'Behavior 3.0' for feedback.
Email exchange with Epstein, who appears to congratulate Kosslyn; Kosslyn mentions Harvard.
Email to Epstein appearing to discuss Epstein's situation ('If you feel that you haven't done anything wrong...').
Email to Epstein from Palo Alto.
Email to Epstein.
Email discussing a 'Mission Statement' with Epstein.
Email to Epstein mentioning knowing someone named 'Persi' for many years.
Email to Epstein: 'Been thinking of you! Things are starting to move at the Center.'
Email exchange with Epstein.
Email to Epstein proposing 'Monday lunch? Tea?' while in New York area, signed as Director at Stanford CASBS.
Email exchange about Joscha Bach, offering to connect Bach with Epstein's network.
Email exchange with Epstein; subject 'Sorry to miss you.'
Email to Epstein about being in NYC on Friday and Saturday.
Email to Epstein about taking a vacation.
Email to Epstein: 'Not a day goes by when I don't reflect on your...' Subject: 'ex-pat.'
Email exchange about Jeffrey Epstein.
Shared someone's private email address with Epstein, commenting on 'flatfootedness of bobs answer.'
Email exchange seeking investor contacts from Epstein: 'yep... investors, not donors... thanks!'
Email to Epstein: 'SUPER! Looking forward.' Signed as Dean, Minerva School of Arts.
Email expressing anticipation of seeing Epstein: 'Looking forward to seeing the Jeffrey.'
Email exchange planning December 21-27 holiday arrangements, with Epstein offering accommodation.
Christmas Eve email exchange with Epstein confirming plans.
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (9)
Ghislaine Maxwell
Dear Brett Jaffe, I left you a telephone message earlier. The Mail on Sunday newspaper is running a story on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prin
Ghislaine Maxwell
Dear Brett Jaffe, I left you a telephone message earlier. The Mail on Sunday newspaper is running a story on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prin
Ghislaine Maxwell
Dear Brett Jaffe, I left you a telephone message earlier. The Mail on Sunday newspaper is running a story on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prin
(No Subject)
Dear Brett Jaffe, I left you a telephone message earlier. The Mail on Sunday newspaper is running a story on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prin
Ghislaine Maxwell
Dear Brett Jaffe, I left you a telephone message earlier. The Mail on Sunday newspaper is running a story on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prin
None
Dear Brett Jaffe, I left you a telephone message earlier. The Mail on Sunday newspaper is running a story on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prin
Ghislaine Maxwell
Dear Brett Jaffe, I left you a telephone message earlier. The Mail on Sunday newspaper is running a story on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Princ
Ghislaine Maxwell
Dear Brett Jaffe, I left you a telephone message earlier. The Mail on Sunday newspaper is running a story on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prin
Ghislaine Maxwell
Dear Brett Jaffe, I left you a telephone message earlier. The Mail on Sunday newspaper is running a story on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prin
Schedule (4)
2013-09-21 to 2014-09-22 · 2 entries verified across multiple documents
Appointment with Stephen Kosslyn
Lunch with Prof Stephen Kosslyn
Lunch with Prof. Stephen Kosslyn
Lunch w/Prof. Stephen Kosslyn
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