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Gerard 't Hooft

Utrecht University theoretical physicist; Nobel laureate (Physics, 1999)

Gerard 't Hooft — Utrecht University theoretical physicist; Nobel laureate (Physics, 1999) — is named in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein files. Attended the "Confronting Gravity" workshop held at the Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands in March 2006, funded by Epstein through his foundation and organised by Lawrence Krauss. The conference focused on fundamental questions in physics and cosmology and predated Epstein's 2008 conviction; participants also visited his nearby private island. The attendee list is documented in the DOJ-released Epstein files. No wrongdoing is alleged against him. This profile is auto-generated from public reporting and is pending editorial review; inclusion does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.

Also known as: Gerardus Johannes 't Hooft

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Is Gerard ‘t Hooft in the Epstein files?

Yes. Gerard ‘t Hooft (Utrecht University theoretical physicist; Nobel laureate (Physics, 1999)) is named in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein files. Attended the “Confronting Gravity” workshop held at the Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands in March 2006, funded by Epstein through his foundation and organised by Lawrence Krauss. The conference focused on fundamental questions in physics and cosmology and predated Epstein’s 2008 conviction; participants also visited his nearby private island. The attendee list is documented in the DOJ-released Epstein files. No wrongdoing is alleged against him.

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