NEW YORK — New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is mentioned extensively in a newly released batch of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents, according to emails included in more than three million files made public by the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday.
The documents, first reported by The Athletic, show Tisch’s name appearing at least 440 times across various email exchanges involving Epstein. The correspondence ranges from routine social planning messages to more explicit language attributed to Epstein.
Tisch, 76, serves as chairman, co-owner, and vice president of the Giants and is also a well-known Hollywood producer, with credits including Forrest Gump and Risky Business.
In a statement released Friday, Tisch acknowledged a limited association with Epstein but denied any deeper involvement.
“We had a brief relationship that consisted of email exchanges about adult women, as well as discussions related to films, philanthropy, and investments,” Tisch said. “I did not accept any invitations from him and never visited his island. With what is now known, he was a terrible person, and I regret having any association with him.”
According to the documents, the majority of the correspondence involving Tisch dates back to around 2013. One email from April of that year appears to show Epstein attempting to arrange an introduction between Tisch and a woman identified as Katya.
The release is part of a broader disclosure of Epstein-related records, which continue to draw attention to the late financier’s connections with prominent public figures across business, politics, and entertainment.
Giants co-owner Steve Tisch’s name appears at least 440 times among millions of documents in the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
A series of emails exchanged in May 2013 suggests that Steve Tisch forwarded messages to Jeffrey Epstein regarding another woman Epstein appeared to be attempting to introduce to him. The email chain includes an introductory message from Tisch to the woman, whose name has been redacted.
In a May 13 email, Tisch wrote: “Jeffrey Epstein is very excited about you and I meeting each other. I like that idea. Do you?” He went on to explain that he would be traveling to New York and Boston and proposed meeting if their schedules aligned, adding: “Your picture is great!”
Two days later, Epstein responded that the woman was traveling and might not return to Florida soon, noting that she was a microbiology major still attending university, which could limit her availability during the week. Epstein also suggested that Tisch clarify travel arrangements, writing that Tisch should organize her ticket.
Tisch later replied that he never heard back from her, concluding the exchange with, “Oh well.”
Another email exchange dated April 26, 2013, carried the subject line “Ukrainian Girl.” In that message, Tisch told Epstein he had lunch with a woman connected to Epstein’s assistant and asked if Epstein had more information about her. Epstein replied that he would look into it and continued the conversation with explicit and inappropriate language.
The exchange included discussion about the woman’s background, trustworthiness, and whether she was a civilian or a professional escort. At one point, Epstein requested that the conversation move off email, stating he did not want records of the discussion.
In subsequent messages, Epstein claimed the woman had responded positively to Tisch, while also referencing concerns about their age difference and urging patience. Epstein further suggested discouraging her from returning to Ukraine.
Epstein, a wealthy financier, was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges and later found dead in his jail cell while awaiting trial. The medical examiner ruled his death a suicide. Epstein had previously pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution in Florida and was a registered sex offender. He served 13 months of an 18-month sentence.
Epstein was widely known for his ties to politicians, celebrities, and business leaders. He later operated businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he owned Little St. James, an island authorities say was central to his alleged sex-trafficking operation.
Epstein’s longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell was later convicted on related charges and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence in Texas.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it is releasing millions of additional records related to Epstein under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law passed after sustained public and political pressure. The latest disclosure includes approximately three million pages, along with 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, many of which were previously withheld.
The newly released documents also reference Josh Harris, owner of the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Devils, though a spokesperson stated Harris never had a personal relationship with Epstein and actively avoided meetings with him while at Apollo Global Management.
Officials said the disclosures are intended to shed light on what the government knew about Epstein’s activities and his interactions with powerful individuals, including former presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
