NY Giants Co-Owner Steve Tisch Acknowledges 2013 Email Exchanges With Jeffrey Epstein Regarding 'Adult Women'

On Friday, January 30, 2026, Steve Tisch, the prominent co-owner of the National Football League’s New York Giants, officially confirmed the existence of a series of email exchanges between himself and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. These communications, which primarily focused on discussions regarding various women, have come to light following a massive document release by the United States Department of Justice. The disclosure is part of a broader transparency initiative that saw more than 3 million pages of internal files, including private electronic correspondence, made available to the public at the end of January 2026.

The release of these records was mandated by the Epstein File Transparency Act, a piece of legislation enacted in late 2025 to ensure public access to investigative materials. According to First Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the sheer scale of the data is unprecedented, encompassing over 3 million pages of text, more than 180,000 images, and upwards of 2,000 video files. While the emails involving Tisch date back largely to 2013, they have only now entered the public record as the culmination of a legal process designed to uncover the full extent of Epstein’s social and professional networks.

Tisch, who has balanced his role in sports with a highly successful career as a Hollywood film producer, admitted that his interactions with Epstein touched upon topics such as the film industry, potential investments, and various philanthropic endeavors. However, the Giants co-owner was firm in his rejection of any deeper involvement, stating categorically that he had declined all invitations from Epstein to visit his private island. The newly unsealed 2013 emails provide a detailed look at their interactions, showing that Tisch frequently inquired about the backgrounds of women associated with Epstein. In several messages, Tisch asked pointed questions about their professional status, using terms such as "working girl?" or "professional or civilian?" to clarify their roles.

One specific dialogue highlighted in the documents involved a "Ukrainian girl" with whom Tisch had shared a meal following a meeting at Epstein’s residence. Tisch described her in the correspondence as a "very sweet girl," prompting a descriptive response from Epstein. The financier characterized the woman as quite a "character" and remarked that her "ass is a 10." In another instance, Epstein complimented Tisch by telling him he had "done very well" after meeting a certain woman, though he cautioned the producer to "go slow" due to the significant age difference between them. These exchanges have sparked intense scrutiny regarding the nature of the social circle Epstein maintained during that period.

In a formal statement addressing the revelations, Steve Tisch sought to distance himself from the disgraced financier, labeling Epstein a "horrible person" and expressing deep remorse for their brief association. Tisch, a 1971 graduate of Tufts University, has been a co-owner of the New York Giants since 1991 and is widely recognized for his philanthropic contributions, including a $13 million donation in 2012 to the Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center at his alma mater. Beyond his involvement in professional football, Tisch is an Academy Award winner for producing the classic film "Forrest Gump" and has celebrated two Super Bowl championships during his tenure with the Giants organization.

The publication of these documents has reignited a national conversation about accountability and the reach of Epstein’s influence. The Epstein File Transparency Act, which compelled the Department of Justice to release materials related to the investigations of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, was signed into law by President Trump on November 19, 2025. Although the government missed an initial deadline for full disclosure on December 19, 2025, the recent massive data dump represents a major step forward. While the DOJ maintains that certain redactions were necessary to protect the privacy of victims and their families, legal advocates for the survivors have expressed concern that excessive secrecy could inadvertently protect those who enabled Epstein’s illicit activities.