Watch CBS News

Jeffrey Epstein

0129-ctm-nikkhahroyals-nikkah-2016741-640x360.jpg

Dual controversies rack U.K.'s royal family

Prince Andrew is allegedly providing "zero cooperation" in Jeffrey Epstein's U.S. sex trafficking case after claiming he would in a November interview. Alleged victim Virginia Giuffre claims Epstein pressured her into having sex with Andrew when she was 17, which Andrew denies. This latest twist in the case comes just weeks after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their stunning decision to give up their royal duties and most prestigious titles. The Sunday Times' Roya Nikkhah joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the two controversies.

cbsn-fusion-mit-professor-on-paid-leave-following-review-of-epsteins-donations-to-school-thumbnail-436072-640x360.jpg

MIT professor on paid leave over Epstein ties

An MIT professor is on paid administrative leave following a review into donations the school received from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to Goodwin Procter, the law firm that conducted the investigation, professor Seth Lloyd knew donations from the late financier would be controversial and that MIT might have rejected them. Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joined CBSN to discuss Epstein's extensive history with the university and its faculty.

Show More
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.