Director of MIT's Media Lab steps down in wake of Jeffrey Epstein revelations
"Because the accusations in the (New Yorker) story are extremely serious, they demand an immediate, thorough and independent investigation."
U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein (C) appears in court where he pleaded guilty to two prostitution charges in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2008. Picture taken July 30, 2008. (photo credit: UMA SANGHVI/PALM BEACH POST VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERS