Giants Co-Owner Confirms Brief Association with Epstein Following Email Release
Steve Tisch, the prominent co-owner of the New York Giants franchise and Hollywood film producer, has publicly addressed newly released correspondence that reveals his email discussions with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2013. The Department of Justice made public over three million documents related to Epstein on Friday, including multiple exchanges between the two men.
Tisch's Statement on the Association
In a formal statement provided to media outlets, Tisch acknowledged the brief nature of their association while expressing regret. 'We had a brief association where we exchanged emails about adult women, and in addition, we discussed movies, philanthropy, and investments,' Tisch stated. 'I did not take him up on any of his invitations and never went to his island. As we all know now, he was a terrible person and someone I deeply regret associating with.'
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail cell in August 2019, just one month after facing federal sex trafficking charges. The newly released correspondence provides fresh insight into his network of connections during the period preceding his arrest.
Detailed Email Exchanges Revealed
The published emails, examined by multiple news organisations, show Tisch and Epstein engaging in detailed conversations about various women throughout 2013. According to the documents, their correspondence included:
- Discussions about arranging meetings with women Epstein described using nationalities and physical characteristics
- Exchanges where Tisch inquired whether women were 'working girls' or 'civilians'
- References to age differences and emotional reactions from women involved
- Conversations about women hoping to use connections with Tisch to enter the film industry
In one particularly revealing exchange from May 2013, Epstein emailed Tisch during an NFL meeting, offering to introduce him to a Russian woman. 'I can invite the (Russian) … to meet if you like,' Epstein wrote, to which Tisch replied just one minute later: 'Is she fun?'
Professional and Personal Context
The emails also reveal the broader nature of their relationship, extending beyond discussions about women. The correspondence shows:
- Tisch offering Epstein tickets to watch Giants games from his private suite
- Epstein extending invitations to his private Caribbean island
- Discussions about film projects and potential investments
- Exchanges about philanthropic activities
Tisch, aged 76, is best known as the producer of the iconic Tom Hanks film 'Forrest Gump' alongside other critically acclaimed works including 'Snatch', 'American History X', and 'The Pursuit of Happyness'. He serves as a producer and partner at Escape Artists Entertainment, maintaining significant influence in both Hollywood and professional sports circles.
Giants Ownership and Recent Developments
The Mara and Tisch families collectively own forty-five percent of the New York Giants franchise, with the remaining ten percent acquired by the Koch family last year. During their ownership tenure, the Giants have celebrated two Super Bowl victories, though the team has experienced competitive challenges in recent seasons, making playoff appearances only twice in the past fourteen years.
In a significant recent football decision, Tisch and the Mara family oversaw the hiring of John Harbaugh as the Giants' new head coach following the dismissal of Brian Daboll after last season. This leadership change represents part of their ongoing efforts to revitalise the franchise's competitive prospects.
The release of these documents continues to shed light on the extensive network surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, with Tisch becoming the latest prominent figure to address connections revealed through the Department of Justice's document disclosure.
