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Evolutionary biologist who received Epstein research funding

Evolutionary biologist and Rutgers professor who received research funding from the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation. Had a personal falling out with Epstein and has spoken publicly about the relationship.

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Professor, Rutgers University
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Robert Trivers is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Known Connections (4)

Document Mentions (32)

House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email from Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein discussing funding, honour‑killings manuscript and concerns about Trump’s market impact

The passage provides a direct communication between a known academic (Robert Trivers) and convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein, hinting at financial support for a book on honour killings and expressing Trivers thanks Epstein for past funding that enabled a book project on honour killings. Trivers indicates he will no longer request further money from Epstein. Reference to Trump’s potential to “dest

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Robert Trivers emails Jeffrey Epstein discussing memoir earnings, fellowship, and personal finances

The email provides a concrete connection between a prominent evolutionary biologist (Robert Trivers) and convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein, mentioning potential financial transactions and future ear Trivers mentions an "excellent agent" and plans to sell a memoir by summer 2017. He references a senior fellowship at Cornell and potential travel to Aarhus in September. He discusses personal wealth

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email from J to Robert Trivers discussing funding for a book on honour killings and fear of Trump’s market impact

The passage contains a vague request for financial support and a generic comment about Trump’s potential market effects, but provides no concrete names, transactions, dates, or actionable leads. It me Sender claims they never received a funding request from the recipient. Reference to a book project on honour killings and reliance on prior support. Expresses fear that President Trump could damage

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Religious delusion discussion with no actionable political or financial leads

The passage is a generic discussion of religious delusions and psychological concepts, containing no specific names, transactions, dates, or allegations involving powerful actors. It offers no investi Describes patterns of religious delusions across cultures Mentions a Gallup poll about Americans claiming to have spoken with the devil References biologists Richard Wrangham, Robert Trivers, and Dom

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein email discussing market outlook and a mysterious heart‑rate study

The passage contains a brief, informal email chain linking Jeffrey Epstein to an unnamed sender (Robert Trivers) and references a vague ‘attached (N=1)’ study linking heart‑rate prediction to financia Email sent from Jeffrey Epstein’s address in February 2017. Sender claims to have a study linking physiological self‑knowledge to financial performance. Reference to “Trump‑land” suggests interest in

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Personal email from evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers mentioning grievances with Harvard committee, Trump, and alleged financial losses

The passage is a private, largely incoherent correspondence with no concrete allegations, transactions, dates, or actionable leads linking high‑level officials or institutions to misconduct. It mentio Trivers claims he was denied a Harvard Junior Fellowship by a committee member named JD Watson. He references personal financial loss (half‑million to a million dollars) tied to a contract dispute Me

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email from Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein discussing anti‑intellectualism and Trump EPA appointees

The passage contains only generic political commentary and no specific allegations, transactions, dates, or actionable leads linking powerful actors to misconduct. It mentions Trump and EPA appointees Email sent March 13, 2017 from Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein. References to anti‑intellectualism quotes and criticism of Trump’s EPA appointments. No specific names of EPA appointees, financial f

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Foreword by author with personal reflections, no substantive allegations

The passage is a personal foreword discussing a book and academic influences. It contains no names of powerful actors, financial transactions, or allegations of misconduct, offering no investigative l Author mentions receiving a book from Robert Trivers References to academic theories (Hamilton‑Zuk, Paul Ewald) Author declares personal bias as a free‑market supporter

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Robert Trivers emails discuss personal financial concerns and vague references to high‑profile misconduct cases

The passage contains personal correspondence from academic Robert Trivers mentioning a request for a $30 gift, financial loss estimates, and generic references to well‑known misconduct cases (Cosby, W Trivers asks for a $30 annual gift from “Enhanced Learning" Claims personal financial loss of $0.5‑1 million tied to a contract dispute Mentions consulting lawyers recommended by someone named Gordon

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email from Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein discussing honor‑killings research, a $30k payment to researcher Amy Jacobson, and vague political fru...

The passage contains a few concrete details—a $30,000 payment to a researcher, references to an "Enhanced Learning Foundation," and a direct email to a known figure (Jeffrey Epstein). However, the con Payment of $30,000 to Amy Jacobson for a year of work on "honour killings" Reference to an "Enhanced Learning Foundation" that appears to fund the research Email sent to an address linked to Jeffrey

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email from Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein discussing Trump trade war and market timing

The passage hints at market manipulation ideas tied to the Trump‑era trade war but provides no concrete names, transactions, dates, or actionable leads beyond a vague suggestion that Epstein could pro Email links Jeffrey Epstein to potential insider‑style trading around U.S. tariffs. Mentions “divergent views on Trump and trade” and suggests profit from “perturbations.” No specific securities, dat

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email from Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein referencing Obama-related documents

The email shows a direct communication between a known associate (Robert Trivers) and Jeffrey Epstein, mentioning attachments that include a document titled “President Obama and Self‑dec.” This sugges Email dated Feb 9, 2018, sent from Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein. Subject line references three short pieces, one titled “President Obama and Self‑dec.” Attachments include potentially sensitive

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Robert Trivers email referencing Epstein, Harvard fellowship denial, and controversial remarks on Africa

The passage contains vague personal grievances and unverified claims about a senior academic (JD Watson) blocking a fellowship and a cryptic attachment titled EPSTEIN.docx, but provides no concrete de Email includes an attachment named EPSTEIN.docx, suggesting possible undisclosed material related to Accuses JD Watson of blocking a Harvard Junior Fellowship for the sender in 1972. Makes inflammato

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email chain linking David Haig, Robert Trivers, Jeffrey Epstein, and Gordon Getty discussing a potential advisory list and references to Trump

The passage mentions high‑profile individuals (Jeffrey Epstein, Gordon Getty, Donald Trump) and a possible coordination of elite contacts through an undisclosed list, hinting at influence‑peddling or David Haig requests removal from a mailing list that includes Jeffrey Epstein. Robert Trivers references adding Haig and Epstein to a list managed by Gordon Getty’s assistant. Mentions of the EDGE pr

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email from evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein discussing personal legal troubles and vague political comments

The passage provides a personal email linking Trivers to Epstein, but contains no concrete evidence of wrongdoing, financial transactions, or actionable leads. It mentions lawyers, a potential contrac Email sent on 6/24/2018 from Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein. Trivers apologizes for implying Epstein was involved in misconduct by a third party. Mentions consulting two lawyers recommended by som

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Email Mentions (21)

Robert Trivers [nnDec 22, 2018

(No Subject)

Apologies for requesting support in what was originally intended as an update on work done iam done with that, you will receive no more messages from

Robert TriversJan 4, 2018

(No Subject)

attached a message i just sent to President Struppa of Chapman—i am certain that your gift will do the trick— and that the West Coast is indeed more c

Robert TriversApr 20, 2017

good and bad

Jeffrey in a mixed state on the up side i now have an excellent agent, am adding two chapters to my expanded memoir that deal with 1. my first five

Robert TriversJan 1, 2019

Re:

Apologies for requesting support in what was originally intended as an update on work done i am done with that, you will receive no more messages from

JDec 22, 2018

Re:

i never receveidc anything asking for support? what are your referring to

Robert TriversJan 1, 2019

Re: Fwd:

Dear Jeffrey Two questions. 1—do you believe the stock market will continue to climb given what we have now seen of Trump-land? [Strictly confidentia

jeffrey E.Aug 24, 2017

Re: Questions for article

you should contact robert trivers Robert Trivers

Robert TriversApr 11, 2018

Trump set to dine with law professor Alan Dershowitz

My God that Jewish Nazi is joining to join our Narcissistic Psychopath for dinner—how appropriate https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/10/politics/donald-tru

Robert TriversJan 1, 2019

Re: Fwd:

Dear Jeffrey Two questions. 1—do you believe the stock market will continue to climb given what we have now seen of Trump-land? [Strictly confident

Robert TriversMar 13, 2017

US idiocy

re your comment on predicting Trump, there is HL Mencken's famous phrase: "It is IMPOSSIBLE to underestimate the intelligence of the American people.

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