Dean Kamen在司法部文件揭露2008年后与Jeffrey Epstein的接触后辞去BETA Technologies。 Dean Kamen resigned from BETA Technologies after DOJ documents revealed post-2008 contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.

Dean Kamen是BETA Technologies的董事兼Segway的发明家,在司法部公布文件表明他在2008年Epstein被定罪后与Jeffrey Epstein通信并访问其房产后辞职。 Dean Kamen, a board member of BETA Technologies and inventor of the Segway, has resigned following the release of Department of Justice documents showing he corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein’s 2008 conviction and visited his properties. 证交会于2026年2月19日确认辞职,BETA表示,由于该公司推进生产并等待联邦批准货物和医疗飞行,Kamen为避免分散注意力而辞职。 The SEC confirmed the resignation on February 19, 2026, with BETA stating Kamen stepped down to avoid distraction as the company advances production and awaits federal approval for cargo and medical flights. Kamen持有80多万股股票,价值约1 500万美元,他说他没有做错什么,但承认协会会妨碍公司。 Kamen, who held over 800,000 shares worth about $15 million, said he did nothing wrong but acknowledged the association could hinder the company. BETA证实它雇用了一家律师事务所来调查这些联系,并称赞Kamen过去的贡献。 BETA confirmed it had hired a law firm to investigate the connections and praised Kamen’s past contributions. 对司法部延迟公布与Epstein有关的记录提出批评。 The disclosure comes amid criticism over the DOJ’s delayed release of Epstein-related records.