31.01.2026 21:51
New leaks from the case of Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in prison while awaiting trial for charges of sexual exploitation and establishing a prostitution network involving underage girls in the U.S., have revealed a striking correspondence related to Robert College, one of Turkey's oldest educational institutions. In emails from 2014, it appears that Thomas Landon, one of the college's administrators at the time, provided Epstein with a detailed report on the political climate in Turkey and the mission of the school.
The latest documents made public regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case have brought a striking name and institution from Turkey to the forefront. It has emerged that Thomas Landon, a member of the Board of Trustees of Robert College, requested support for the future of the school in an email sent to Epstein in 2014 and made evaluations regarding Turkey's political orientation.
"TURKEY IS EVOLVING TOWARDS A CONSERVATIVE DIRECTION"
In the email sent by Landon, it is emphasized that Robert College is a prestigious institution that has been educating Turkey's brightest students for 150 years, while the following statements regarding the political atmosphere of that time stand out:
"In an era where conservative Islam is increasingly penetrating social life and the education system in Turkey, the mission of RC has never been more important."
"Turkey is evolving towards a quite conservative direction following the phenomenon of ISIS, and we are doubling our efforts under a government that does not value our mission."
ATTEMPT TO REACH THE GATES FOUNDATION THROUGH EPSTEIN
Landon states in his email that he is aware of Epstein's interest in scientific matters but wonders whether the issue of Robert College is "worth presenting to the Gates Foundation." The correspondence suggests that the school principal would be in New York at that time and offers to have a detailed discussion with Epstein if desired.
BRIEF RESPONSE FROM EPSTEIN: "YOU'LL TELL ME MORE WHEN WE MEET"
The response from Jeffrey Epstein to Landon's long and detailed email was quite short and clear. Epstein left the door open for a face-to-face conversation by saying to Landon, "You'll tell me more when we meet."
Landon also expresses in his email that the issue is a personal matter for him, noting that his father has been involved in the management of the school since the 1950s and that he is concerned about the future of Turkey.