DEF CON bans three Epstein-linked men from future events [Holman, Iozzo, Ito] (www.theregister.com)

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Cybersecurity conference DEF CON has added three men named in the Epstein files to its list of banned individuals. They are not accused of any criminal wrongdoing.

Pablos Holman, Vincenzo Iozzo, and Joichi Ito are the first names to be added to the shortlist this year, preventing them from attending any future conferences. Organizers said contact with the sex offender provided a rationale for the sanction.

All three are named in the Epstein files as having worked with, benefited from, or were otherwise tied to the disgraced financier during the prior decade, although as mentioned, they aren't accused of being involved in crimes.

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[-] ooszyj@piefed.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

I don't know Holman and Iozzo, but I remember hearing about Ito in the 00s and 10s in the tech industry.

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