Billionaire Glenn Dubin steps down from Mount Sinai board amid renewed Epstein scrutiny

Dubin and his wife Eva Andersson-Dubin left boards earlier this year; hospital says their terms ended and they did not seek re-election

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Published23 October 2026

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Hedge fund billionaire Glenn Dubin, a longtime board member of Mount Sinai hospital whose ties to Jeffrey Epstein have come under fresh scrutiny, stepped down from the board earlier this year, according to sources close to the institution. His wife, Dr Eva Andersson-Dubin, also resigned from the board of Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine. Mount Sinai said the Dubins' terms ended in the spring and they did not seek re-election.

Glenn Dubin, founder of Highbridge Capital Management and a vice-chair of Mount Sinai's board of trustees since 2007, left his role as part of a broader review of the hospital's connections to the late accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Guardian has learned. The Dubins were still listed as board members in May 2025, in a journal for the hospital's 40th anniversary Crystal Party fundraiser. By the 2026 journal for the 41st Crystal Party, neither name appeared on the board list, which included members as of March 31, 2026.

Mount Sinai said in a statement: "The Dubins' terms on the board of trustees ended this past spring, and they did not seek re-election." The hospital did not answer questions about whether its Epstein-related review had concluded or about any link between the review and the Dubins' departure. A spokesperson for the Dubins said: "Had they been aware of Epstein's vile and unspeakable conduct, they would have cut off all ties long ago and certainly never allowed him to be in the presence of their children."

The departure comes as a renewed focus on Epstein's network has emerged after the release of Department of Justice files earlier this year. Congressman Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, alleged on the House floor last month that Dubin was one of 14 "Epstein co-conspirators" who should face investigation and prosecution. Massie also named Leon Black, another billionaire who served on Mount Sinai's board from 2001 to 2012, and who has denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes and sued the House oversight committee for subpoenas.

The Epstein files released in January showed that Epstein donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Mount Sinai and its medical school after his 2008 conviction. The files also detailed an incident in 2012 where a Mount Sinai doctor, Dr Jess Ting, performed surgery on a young Russian woman inside Epstein's Upper East Side townhouse after she was injured on his Caribbean island. The New York Times reported that Epstein later directed his accountant to make a $50,000 check to Mount Sinai earmarked for Ting's research. Ting received $4.6 million in compensation from the medical school in 2019, according to tax records. Mount Sinai did not respond to questions about whether Ting faced consequences. The New York State Department of Health said the allegations "clearly warrant review" but declined to comment on active investigations.

Mount Sinai had previously stated in 2019 that it would donate an amount equal to donations from Epstein to a charity focused on preventing human trafficking, but it declined to say how much. Attorney Brad Karp, former chairman of Paul, Weiss, remains on Mount Sinai's board despite having communications with Epstein revealed in the files.

Analysis

Why This Matters

The Dubins' departure signals that major institutions are moving to distance themselves from individuals connected to Epstein, as new public filings and congressional pressure mount.
The case highlights how non-profit boards, especially in healthcare, face reputational and legal risk from long-standing donor relationships.
The DOJ and Congress continue to investigate Epstein's co-conspirators, and further resignations or legal actions could follow.

Background

Jeffrey Epstein was a financier and convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-traffikking charges. His relationships with wealthy and powerful figures have drawn ongoing investigation. The release of Justice Department files earlier this year has re-energized scrutiny of individuals and institutions that accepted his money or associated with him.

Key Perspectives

Glenn and Eva Andersson-Dubin: Through their spokesperson, they express horror at Epstein's conduct and claim ignorance of his crimes, saying they would have cut ties had they known. They did not seek re-election to the boards. Mount Sinai: The hospital states the Dubins' terms ended and they did not seek re-election. It declined to comment on the review, its findings, or any connection to the Dubins' departure. Congressman Thomas Massie: He has named Dubin and others as "Epstein co-conspirators" who deserve prosecution, using floor speeches to push the DOJ to act. Critics/Skeptics: The lack of transparency from Mount Sinai about its Epstein review and donations raises concerns about accountability. The continued presence of Brad Karp on the board despite his communications with Epstein suggests uneven consequences.

What to Watch

Whether the Department of Justice launches investigations or charges based on the new congressional pressure.
Whether other board members or donors tied to Epstein will step down from Mount Sinai or other institutions.
The outcome of Leon Black's lawsuit against the House oversight committee and the committee's pursuits of nondisclosure agreements.

Sources

Epstein-linked billionaire Glenn Dubin stepped down from Mount Sinai board earlier this year · World news | The Guardian

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SupportedGlenn Dubin stepped down from Mount Sinai’s board amid renewed scrutiny of his ties to Epstein.World news | The Guardian: “Glenn Dubin, one of several Wall Street figures whose relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is facing scrutiny, has stepped down from the board of Mount Sinai hospital”
Partly supportedThe hospital said the terms of both Dubins ended and they did not seek re-election, in connection with their departures from the boards.World news | The Guardian: “Mount Sinai said: “The Dubins’ terms on the board of trustees ended this past spring, and they did not seek re-election.””
Not in the sourcesGlenn Dubin left his board role as part of Mount Sinai’s review of its Epstein connections.World news | The Guardian: “The circumstances surrounding the Dubins’ departure from these Mount Sinai boards are not clear.”
Partly supportedMassie alleged Dubin was one of 14 “Epstein co-conspirators” who should face investigation and prosecution.World news | The Guardian: “Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, alleged on the floor of the House of Representatives that Glenn Dubin was one of 14 “Epstein co-conspirators” who ought to face investigation and possible prosecution.”
Partly supportedA Mount Sinai doctor performed surgery on a young Russian woman inside Epstein’s townhouse after she was injured on his Caribbean island.World news | The Guardian: “a Mount Sinai doctor appears to have operated on a young Russian woman inside Epstein’s Upper East Side townhouse after she got hurt during a stay on his Caribbean island.”
SupportedMount Sinai said: “The Dubins' terms on the board of trustees ended this past spring, and they did not seek re-election.”World news | The Guardian: “Mount Sinai said: “The Dubins’ terms on the board of trustees ended this past spring, and they did not seek re-election.””
SupportedThe Dubins’ spokesperson said: “Had they been aware of Epstein's vile and unspeakable conduct, they would have cut off all ties long ago and certainly never allowed him to be in the presence of their children.”World news | The Guardian: ““Had they been aware of Epstein’s vile and unspeakable conduct, they would have cut off all ties long ago and certainly never allowed him to be in the presence of their children.””
SupportedThe New York Times reported that Epstein directed his accountant to make a $50,000 check to Mount Sinai earmarked for Ting’s research.World news | The Guardian: “Epstein directed his accountant, Richard Kahn, to make out a check to Mount Sinai for $50,000 which, according to an email written by Ting, was “earmarked” for his research.”
SupportedTing received $4.6 million in compensation from the medical school in 2019, according to tax records.World news | The Guardian: “Tax records for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai show Ting received $4.6m in compensation in 2019.”
Partly supportedBlack denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and sued the House oversight committee over subpoenas.World news | The Guardian: “Black, who has denied having any knowledge of Epstein’s alleged crimes and has sued the House committee for allegedly overstepping its authority”
Partly supportedMount Sinai said in 2019 it would donate an amount equal to Epstein’s donations to a charity focused on preventing human trafficking.World news | The Guardian: “the hospital said it was “contributing a sum equal to the donations we received from Mr Epstein and his foundation to a charity focused on preventing human trafficking and exploitation”.”
SupportedThe New York State Department of Health said the allegations “clearly warrant review.”World news | The Guardian: “the allegations in recent media reports are deeply troubling and clearly warrant review.”