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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
2017-12-10 N/A Planned publication of BuzzFeed story regarding misconduct allegations. Eastern US Time View

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This document is an email thread between BuzzFeed News reporter Peter Aldhous and Dr. Lawrence Krauss dated December 10, 2017. Aldhous informs Krauss of an upcoming article detailing sexual misconduct allegations spanning 2006-2016 across multiple institutions (Case Western, ASU, etc.) and offers a final chance to comment. The top section contains Krauss's defense regarding a specific incident at a formal banquet, where he denies inappropriate behavior while taking selfies.

Email correspondence
2025-11-19
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An email chain from December 11, 2017, between journalist Peter Aldhous and physicist Lawrence Krauss. Aldhous presses Krauss on why multiple women have accused him of sexual misconduct over a decade and seeks clarification on a specific 2006 hotel room encounter. Krauss denies the allegations, stating he treats people with respect and does not sexually harass anyone, while noting he is traveling and will provide a fuller response later.

Email thread
2025-11-19
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This document is a fact-checking inquiry from journalist Peter Aldhous to physicist Lawrence Krauss. It outlines Krauss's career achievements but focuses heavily on his defense of Jeffrey Epstein and financial ties to him, specifically a $100,000 pledge to the Origins Project in 2014. The document quotes Krauss explicitly stating he would believe Epstein over his accusers based on personal observation.

Correspondence / journalistic inquiry / fact-checking list
2025-11-19
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This document contains an email exchange between BuzzFeed News reporter Peter Aldhous and Dr. Lawrence Krauss regarding an upcoming story about sexual misconduct allegations spanning 2006-2016. The email details specific allegations, including an incident in November 2006 in Washington D.C. involving a volunteer, and solicits a response from Krauss before publication. The top portion of the document shows a partial response from Krauss defending his interactions with fans and students.

Email correspondence / investigative inquiry
2025-11-19
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This document is an email chain from December 11, 2017, in which physicist Lawrence Krauss forwards his response to a BuzzFeed News inquiry regarding sexual harassment allegations to Sam Harris and Travis Pangburn. In the forwarded message to reporter Peter Aldhous, Krauss categorically denies the allegations, stating 'I do not sexually harass people,' and claims the upcoming story is an attempt to smear him and potentially other atheists. Krauss cites his good standing with universities and the Center for Inquiry (CFI) as evidence of his proper conduct.

Email chain
2025-11-19
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This document contains a detailed rebuttal, likely written by Dr. Lawrence Krauss, addressing sexual harassment allegations investigated by BuzzFeed News reporter Peter Aldhous. The text discusses specific investigations by Arizona State University (ASU) and Australian National University (ANU) regarding a 'selfie' incident in November 2016, where a third party alleged Krauss touched a woman's breast; Krauss denies the claim, citing university reports that found no evidence of physical contact. The document includes a forwarded email from Aldhous dated December 10, 2017, requesting an interview.

Email correspondence / response draft
2025-11-19
Analysis Source

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This document appears to be a fact-checking email or request for comment sent by journalist Peter Aldhous to physicist Lawrence Krauss (implied). It outlines Krauss's public profile and confronts him with specific controversies, primarily his defense of Jeffrey Epstein and financial ties to Epstein's foundation (specifically a $100,000 pledge to the Origins Project). It also references past allegations of misconduct against Krauss mentioned in blog posts from 2013.

Email / request for comment (journalistic inquiry)
2025-11-19
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An email from BuzzFeed News reporter Peter Aldhous to physicist Dr. Lawrence Krauss, dated December 10, 2017, notifying him of an upcoming story regarding sexual misconduct allegations spanning 2006-2016. The email details a specific 2006 incident in Washington D.C. involving a volunteer for the Center for Inquiry, alleging Krauss invited her to his hotel room and forcibly assaulted her. The document bears a House Oversight stamp, indicating it was part of a congressional investigation.

Email / investigative inquiry
2025-11-19
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This document is a request for comment from journalist Peter Aldhous to an unnamed scientist (identifiable by context as Lawrence Krauss) regarding their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. It details specific instances where the recipient defended Epstein, received $100,000 in funding for their Origins Project, and was the subject of blog posts alleging misconduct. The document highlights the recipient's public statements supporting Epstein despite his 2008 conviction.

Journalistic inquiry / email correspondence
2025-11-19
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This document is an email chain between BuzzFeed News reporter Peter Aldhous and physicist Dr. Lawrence Krauss regarding allegations of sexual harassment. Aldhous challenges Krauss's previous assertion that university investigations (by ASU and ANU) found the claims to be fabricated. In the response (top half), Krauss defends himself, detailing that the complaints were anonymous, that the alleged victim never complained, and that the universities cleared him of wrongdoing regarding a specific 'selfie' incident in November 2016.

Email correspondence / email chain
2025-11-19
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Request for comment (implied)

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Lawrence Krauss

List of bullet points summarizing Krauss's career, controversy, and Epstein connections, asking for clarification.

Email
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Request for Comment

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Recipient

List of points regarding Epstein connections and allegations, asking for clarification.

Email/letter
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Implicit: Request for comment / Fact check

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Lawrence Krauss

List of biographical facts and controversies involving Krauss and Epstein, asking for comment or clarification.

Email
N/A
Communication Source

Implicit: Request for comment / Fact check

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Lawrence Krauss

List of biographical facts and controversies involving Krauss and Epstein, asking for comment or clarification.

Email
N/A
Communication Source

No Subject

From: Lawrence Krauss
To: Peter Aldhous

Defense against allegations; claims they are false/distorted; states he does not sexually harass people; discusses his travel schedule.

Email
2017-12-11
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Re: URGENT: BuzzFeed News inquiry re allegations of sexua...

From: Lawrence Krauss
To: Peter Aldhous

Krauss responding to BuzzFeed reporter Peter Aldhous, denying allegations of sexual harassment and defending his professional conduct.

Email
2017-12-11
Communication Source

No Subject

From: Lawrence Krauss
To: Peter Aldhous

Stating he is leaving a meeting, driving to a book signing, and will respond fully later that night.

Email
2017-12-11
Communication Source

No Subject

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Lawrence Krauss

Seeking clarification on a specific 2006 hotel room encounter and whether the decision to stop was made in the room or subsequently.

Email
2017-12-11
Communication Source

No Subject

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Lawrence Krauss

Asking why multiple women over a decade have separately made accusations against Krauss.

Email
2017-12-11
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URGENT: BuzzFeed News inquiry re allegations of sexual ha...

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Dr. Krauss

Reporter requesting an interview regarding sexual misconduct allegations.

Email
2017-12-10
Communication Source

URGENT: BuzzFeed News inquiry re allegations of sexual ha...

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Lawrence Krauss

Request for comment regarding upcoming story on sexual misconduct allegations.

Email
2017-12-10
Communication Source

URGENT: BuzzFeed News inquiry re allegations of sexual ha...

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Dr. Krauss

Requesting interview regarding sexual misconduct allegations and challenging Krauss's claim that universities found the claims fabricated.

Email
2017-12-10
Communication Source

Unknown (continuation of thread)

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Dr. Krauss

Request for comment regarding sexual misconduct allegations planned for publication.

Email
2017-12-10
Communication Source

Inquiry regarding sexual misconduct allegations

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Dr. Krauss

BuzzFeed reporter informs Krauss of an upcoming story regarding sexual misconduct allegations dating from 2006-2016 involving multiple universities. Requests comment before Tuesday morning publication.

Email
2017-12-10
Communication Source

Inquiry regarding sexual misconduct allegations

From: Peter Aldhous
To: Dr. Krauss

BuzzFeed reporter informs Krauss of an upcoming story regarding sexual misconduct allegations dating from 2006-2016 involving multiple universities. Requests comment before Tuesday morning publication.

Email
2017-12-10
Communication Source

N/A

From: Dr. Krauss
To: Peter Aldhous

Referenced email where Krauss claimed universities found reports unsubstantiated.

Email
2017-11-13
Communication Source

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