American writer, satirist, and founder of The Realist, a pioneering countercultural magazine launched in 1958. Corresponded directly with Jeffrey Epstein between 2013 and later years, receiving financial assistance from Epstein for dental and medical expenses. John Brockman brokered communications between them, describing Krassner as a personal hero.
Epstein sent Krassner at least $5,000 in personal funds via Richard Kahn for medical costs.