Model Agent Begged Epstein to Have Sex with Woman in Emails, Latest Files Show
Newly released documents from the so-called Epstein files have unveiled shocking emails between model agent Ramsey Elkholy and convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, revealing Elkholy begged Epstein to have sex with a woman and discussed female models in derogatory terms. The emails, exchanged over nearly a decade, were part of a tranche released by the US Department of Justice, shedding further light on Epstein's network and his exploitation of women.
Hundreds of Emails Exchanged Over Nearly a Decade
Ramsey Elkholy and Jeffrey Epstein can be seen to have exchanged hundreds of emails from 2009 until just before Epstein's death in 2019. In these communications, they frequently spoke in demeaning ways about women and their bodies, with the conversations largely centred around access to female models. This highlights how Epstein cultivated contacts in the international modelling industry to facilitate his predatory behaviour.
Explicit Requests and Manipulative Language
In one email from 2011, Elkholy explicitly begged Epstein, writing: "Jeffrey PLEASE just try her in bed." Another email from that year detailed a manipulative approach, with Elkholy stating: "She is desperate for cash. I have been working on her, she agreed w [sic] me that posing in lingerie is part of her job and she told me she would have no problem to do that w [sic] you but she doesn't have the courage to propose it herself. I know it doesn't seem like much but it's a step. She plans on coming back to NY so I'm thinking she could be an ongoing project. For me it's a great experiment, taking a girl who hadn't been w [sic] a guy until she was 23 (!) and then getting her to this point."
Elkholy's Role as a Facilitator
An earlier email from 2009 further illustrates Elkholy's role in introducing Epstein to models. He wrote: "I don't need to tell you that I also value your friendship. The reason I never ask for anything in return for introducing you to models is because I consider it more of a favor and I know that you are also good for favors (as you have illustrated by letting [redacted text] stay w [sic, redacted text]. You're a solid person Jeffrey and that means the world to me. Let me know when you want to see [redacted text] or any of the other girls, and I'll set it up." This email underscores the transactional nature of their relationship, with Elkholy acting as a conduit to women.
Elkholy's Regret and Current Status
According to reports, Elkholy has expressed regret over the language used in some emails and his association with Epstein, claiming he was unaware of the sex offender's abuse of women. The BBC notes that Elkholy, now described as a musician who founded the band Monotronic and an anthropologist, was a model agent in the 2010s. The Independent has attempted to contact his representatives for comment, but no response has been provided at this time.
Broader Implications of the Epstein Files
The release of these emails is part of a larger effort by the US Department of Justice to disclose documents related to Epstein's crimes, which have implicated numerous high-profile individuals. This latest tranche adds to the growing evidence of how Epstein leveraged his wealth and connections to exploit vulnerable women, with figures like Elkholy facilitating his access. The case continues to spark investigations and public outrage over systemic failures in preventing such abuses.
