Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war's impact on midterms
A new report details decades of sexual abuse at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan, involving nearly 50 adults and 70 allegations. Separately, the article notes Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Why it matters
The report exposes systemic failures in protecting students at elite institutions, while the Iran update highlights ongoing international security risks.
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Abuse at Interlochen Center for the Arts did not start or end with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein , according to a new report. Epstein allegedly targeted some of his earliest victims at the elite arts school in Michigan. A new report reveals decades of sexual misconduct. Interlochen students detailed some 70 sexual abuse allegations against nearly 50 adults affiliated with the school , from the 1950s to the 2010s. Paul Busch, a former Interlochen student, shares his story publicly for the first time with NPR.
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