Stephen Hawking Photographed with Bikini-Clad Carers in Epstein Files
A newly released photograph from the Epstein files shows the late scientist Stephen Hawking relaxing on a sun lounger beside two women in bikinis, sipping cocktails. The image, part of a tranche of documents from the US Department of Justice, depicts the renowned British theoretical physicist in a casual setting, with one of the women steadying a drink in his hand.
Family Spokesman Clarifies Context of the Photo
A spokesman for Hawking's family has clarified to The Times that the two women were his long-term UK carers, providing context to the undated picture. Professor Hawking, who passed away in 2018 at age 76 after living with motor neurone disease for over 55 years, is celebrated for his groundbreaking work on black holes and general relativity, which revolutionised modern cosmology.
Hawking's Name Appears Extensively in Epstein Documents
While the exact date of the photograph remains unknown, it is featured in the latest release of documents as part of the ongoing investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Hawking's name appears hundreds of times in these files, although authorities emphasise that mere mention does not indicate any wrongdoing or involvement in illicit activities.
Previous Connections to Epstein's Island Events
This is not the first time Hawking has been linked to Epstein's world. He was previously photographed on Epstein's private Caribbean island, Little Saint James, during a science event in 2012. According to the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, the gathering involved 21 scientists who met to discuss gravity, relax on the beach, and visit the island retreat.
No images exist showing Hawking directly with Epstein, but court documents from two years ago revealed that Epstein instructed his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell to offer a financial reward to disprove an allegation about Hawking participating in an underage orgy, which was later found to be false.
Additional Photographs and Submarine Modification
Other photographs from the files include a 2015 image of Hawking in his wheelchair at an outdoor dinner on Little Saint James with several attendees. Another picture shows the cosmologist in a submarine, touring the island's seabed. Reports indicate that Epstein had the underwater vessel specially modified to accommodate Hawking's accessibility needs, highlighting the extent of their interactions.
The release of these documents continues to shed light on the complex network surrounding Epstein, with Hawking's presence underscoring the broad reach of the financier's social and scientific circles, albeit without implicating the physicist in any criminal behaviour.
