Columbia University Professor David Epstein Charged with Felony Incest Over 3-Year Sexual Relationship with Relative

Columbia University professor David Epstein charged with one count of felony incest over three-year sexual relationship with female relative.

SHOCK:  Columbia University political science professor David Epstein was charged Thursday with one count of felony incest with a female relative. Yuk. Prosecutors accused him of a sick sex relationship with this woman over a three-year period, ending last year, according to the NY Daily News.

University spokesman Robert Hornsby said that Epstein "is now on administrative leave and will not be teaching students." Epstein, who specializes in American politics and voting rights, has taught at Harvard and Stanford and often is quoted by news organizations. He also has blogged on The Huffington Post.

Sources said the victim was over 18 when the relationship began in 2006 and that the two often exchanged twisted text messages. Epstein faces up to four years behind bars if convicted. He was released on his own recognizance. Source: NY Daily News

Er, talk about a black eye on Columbia University's record, though they have no control over what he did. I don't get it. Of all the single women out there, this man chose a relative?