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An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse Paul Busch was 16 years old when he was sexually abused by his ballet teacher at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in 2005.

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What happened

An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse Paul Busch was 16 years old when he was sexually abused by his ballet teacher at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in 2005.

Why it matters

At the time, Busch told NPR, he was living away from his parents, wanted more than anything to be a professional dancer and revered the teacher who harmed him.

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: Gov. Abbott wants Texas public universities to offer three-year college degrees.

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Claim 1: “Gov. Abbott wants Texas public universities to offer three-year college degrees”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gregory Wayne Abbott ( ABB-ət; born November 13, 1957) is an American politician, attorney, and jurist who has served since 2015 as the 48th governor of Texas. A member of the Republican Party, he se…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican governor Rick Perry, who had served since the resignation of then-Governor Geor…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Texas gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican governor Greg Abbott is running for re-election to a fourth t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 7, 2024 · Arizona, a state in the United States, shares its borders with Utah to the north, New Mexico to the east, the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south, and California an…
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Claim 3: “Pflugerville's City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate its contract with Flock Safety”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Austin ( AW-stin) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emily Toth, a Robert Penn Warren Professor of English and Women's Studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, is a scholar, novelist, advice columnist, and feminist activist. She earned her …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Keith Ian Carradine ( KARR-ə-deen; born August 8, 1949) is an American actor. In film, he is known for his roles as Tom Frank in Robert Altman's Nashville, E. J. Bellocq in Louis Malle's Pretty Baby, …
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Claim 6: “Paul Busch was 16 years old when he was sexually abused by his ballet teacher at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in 2005.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barrett Conrad Foa (born September 18, 1977) is an American singer, dancer, and actor. He is best known for his performances in Broadway theatre. He has played many leading characters in Off-Broadway …
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