# Reid Hoffman Shamed in Epstein Rehab [[Reid Hoffman]] shamed in Epstein rehab **Published:** 9/13/2019 **Source:** [[Axios]] **Author(s):** [[Dan Primack]] **Archived URL:** <https://archive.is/oQ0Tr> **Tags:** [[Epstein, Jeffrey]], [[Reid Hoffman]] > [!abstract] > ## Abstract: > Insert Key Info Here ## My Notes - Paste --- > [!info] #### Full Text Venture capitalist and [[LinkedIn]] founder [Reid Hoffman apologized Thursday in an exclusive statement to Axios](https://archive.is/o/oQ0Tr/https://www.axios.com/reid-hoffman-jeffrey-epstein-mit-donations-206d7254-e4dc-4079-9974-631fbe669b3d.html) for his role in [[Epstein, Jeffrey]]'s societal rehabilitation after his sex crimes conviction **Why it matters:** We've spent lots of time castigating [[Index 📚/Person/Leon Black]] for his continued relationship with Epstein, but have neglected to mention how Hoffman also played a role in Epstein's attempts to rehab his image. - For example, Hoffman invited Epstein to a high-powered Silicon Valley dinner in 2015, where other guests included [[Mark Zuckerberg]], [[Index 📚/Person/Elon Musk]], and [[Peter Thiel]]. **What he said:** "I helped to repair his reputation and perpetuate injustice. For this, I am deeply regretful." **The big picture:** Hoffman also drove another bus over former [[MIT Media Lab]] boss [[Index 📚/Person/Joi Ito]], saying that Ito had assured him that Epstein had cleared MIT's vetting process. Even if so, it's unclear why that would have outweighed Epstein's guilty plea from years earlier.