The Hidden Link Between a Football Owner and a Shocking Scandal

Steve Tisch, the owner of the New York Giants and a well‑known Hollywood figure, had an unexpected friendship with Jeffrey Epstein that surfaced only after thousands of private emails were released. The connection began when a Russian model, who had been paid by Epstein for travel and grooming, asked him in 2011 to introduce her to high‑profile names. Epstein passed her contact details to Tisch, a producer and team owner, who then met the model. She later praised him in an email to Epstein, calling him “really great. ” The emails that emerged in 2013 show a very narrow focus: Epstein’s role was simply to supply Tisch with young women. Unlike many of Epstein’s other contacts, there is no mention of philanthropy or business deals. Instead, the correspondence is filled with crude descriptions and offers to introduce Tisch to aspiring actresses or other women. In one exchange, Epstein even warned that he did not want records of their talks. Tisch’s own past adds a layer of irony. He had been publicly criticized for inappropriate behavior toward women in the entertainment industry, yet he appeared eager to receive introductions from Epstein. The emails reveal that Epstein provided options ranging from a university microbiology student to an exotic Tahitian model, assuring Tisch they were not “working girls. ” A brief breakfast meeting in April 2013 led to a flurry of further exchanges about women, with Epstein repeatedly insisting that Tisch keep in touch and even asking for a phone number to avoid records.Several of the women Epstein introduced to Tisch later reported abuse. One lawyer wrote that her client had suffered significant harm at Epstein’s hands. In other cases, the women claimed Epstein controlled their careers and personal lives, offering them false hope that he could help them succeed. One account described a terrifying encounter in which the woman was touched inappropriately and felt trapped. In 2013, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, questions were raised about whether the emails provided credible evidence of Tisch’s involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities. The Attorney General responded that investigations would be conducted, but the exact nature of Tisch’s knowledge remains unclear. The Giants released a brief statement calling their association “brief” and expressing regret for the connection. Tisch’s relationship with Epstein faded after a few years. The last known email exchange was in August 2017, where they briefly discussed meeting and staying in touch. No further evidence shows that Tisch acted on Epstein’s introductions beyond a handful of brief encounters.