Giants Co-Owner Steve Tisch Linked to Epstein in New Files

New York Giants co-owner and chairman Steve Tisch exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein in 2013 about setting up meetings with women, according to more than three million documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday. Tisch's name shows up at least 440 times in the files, which cover Epstein's contacts with powerful people. The emails detail Epstein's efforts to connect Tisch with women, including descriptions of their looks and backgrounds. Tisch has said he regrets any link to Epstein, who faced charges of sex trafficking before his death in 2019.

Background

Jeffrey Epstein built a network of rich and famous contacts over years. He faced federal charges for sex trafficking and abusing underage girls at his homes in New York, Florida, and elsewhere. Epstein died by suicide in a jail cell in August 2019 while waiting for trial. His associate Ghislaine Maxwell later got a 20-year prison sentence for related crimes.

The Justice Department released these latest files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Lawmakers pushed for the law after public pressure to open government records on Epstein. The release includes over three million pages, plus videos and images. It aims to show what the government knew about Epstein's dealings with people like former presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.

Steve Tisch, 76, runs the Giants with co-owner John Mara. His family bought a big stake in the team in 1991, and Tisch took a lead role in 2005. Outside football, he produces movies like Forrest Gump and American History X. The emails with Epstein mostly date to 2013, a time when Tisch attended NFL meetings and Giants games.

Epstein often reached out to people in business, sports, and entertainment. Other names in the files include Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, but his contacts went through assistants for business talks only. Harris's team said he avoided direct meetings with Epstein.

Key Details

The emails paint a picture of back-and-forth between Tisch and Epstein over several months in 2013. Epstein sent details on women, like their nationalities, ages, and personalities. He acted as a go-between, setting up introductions and following up after any meetings.

May 2013 Exchanges

In May, Tisch was at NFL meetings. Epstein suggested a woman he called Russian. Tisch asked if she was 'fun.' Epstein replied and kept the talk going that day. Other emails from that month show Tisch forwarding messages to a woman whose name is redacted. One reads that Epstein was excited about them meeting, and Tisch wrote, 'I like that idea. Do you?'

Epstein shared notes on women, asking if they were 'pro or civilian' or a 'working girl.' He gave reports on their appearances and backgrounds. Tisch replied to several of these.

June and September 2013

Talks continued into June with more setups. In September, things turned social. Tisch offered Epstein two tickets to his suite at a Giants game and invited him to others that season. Epstein invited Tisch to his private island in the Caribbean. The files do not say if Tisch went.

One email from Epstein calls Tisch a 'new but shared interest friend.' Another has Epstein asking about a woman with 'great ass fake tit,' name redacted. A mundane note mentions snacks for when Tisch might visit around 7 p.m.

Women in the emails knew about Tisch. One, named Katya, wrote to Epstein in April 2013: she googled Tisch, saw he was an Oscar-winning producer and Giants owner, and wanted to meet. She described her outfit: blue loose pants and white loose shirt.

Epstein also mentioned a microbiology student in Florida and told Tisch to handle her ticket.

"We had a brief association where we exchanged emails about adult women, and in addition, we discussed movies, philanthropy, and investments," Tisch said. "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."

What This Means

Tisch faces no charges from these files. The Justice Department notes that just appearing in the documents does not mean wrongdoing. The release sheds light on Epstein's wide reach into sports and business circles. For the Giants, it brings unwanted attention during the NFL offseason.

Fans and team followers now question Tisch's past choices. The Giants organization has stayed quiet beyond Tisch's statement. Tisch owns about 45% of the team with his family. Any fallout could affect team leadership or public image ahead of next season.

The files add to years of Epstein stories. They show how he mixed social invites with his crimes, pulling in figures from football to Hollywood. More releases may come as the Justice Department works through millions of pages. For Tisch, the emails from over a decade ago resurface a regretted chapter. He has led the Giants through wins like two Super Bowls and tough times alike.