Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein connected New York Giants chairman and co-owner Steve Tisch with multiple women, according to newly released emails, and Tisch received scouting reports on women from Epstein and the two men discussed whether women were “pro or civilian” or a “working girl.”
The emails, sent in 2013, were among more than 3 million Epstein-related documents that the Department of Justice released Friday. There are also emails between Epstein and women who wrote about their encounters with Tisch.
A prominent film producer, Tisch, 76, assumed his role with the Giants in 2005. His father purchased 50 percent of the team in 1991. The email address Tisch used in his communications with Epstein — “gumptower” — may be a reference to the 1994 film “Forrest Gump” that he produced. “Risky Business,” “The Pursuit of Happyness” and the “Equalizer” franchise are among his other credits. He is a producer and partner with California-based Escape Artists Entertainment.
Tisch did not immediately respond to multiple calls, a text message, and an email seeking comment. An estate manager at his home residence said he could not immediately reach Tisch at his office. A Giants spokesperson did not immediately comment when reached by phone. The Athletic left messages for multiple women referenced in these email exchanges. They did not immediately respond to interview requests.
Epstein died by suicide in August 2019 in his jail cell while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
In May 2013, Epstein emailed Tisch, and he responded, “Still in NFL meeting.” Their exchange continued that afternoon.
“I can invite the (Russian) … to meet if you like,” Epstein responded.
“Is she fun?” Tisch emailed a minute later.
In June 2013, Tisch asked Epstein about a specific woman. Epstein responded: “(Tahitian) speaks mostly french exotic”
“Working girl?” Tisch wrote back.
“Never,” Epstein emailed.
That same month, Tisch emailed Epstein, apparently referencing a different woman they had discussed earlier: “Is my present in NYC?” Epstein replied, “Yes.” Tisch followed up early the next morning, “Can I get my surprise to take me to lunch tomorrow?”
In another exchange, Epstein wrote to Tisch: “Did you contact the great ass fake tit (name redacted) she’s a character, short term, has an older boyfriend going to acting school, a 10 ass.”
Tisch emailed back: “Thanks Jeffrey. Curious to know about (name redacted). I will contact (name redacted) … pro or civilian?”
Epstein responded, in part: “civilian, but Russian, and rarely tells the full truth, but fun.”
In a different email, Epstein followed up with Tisch after he’d connected with one of the women: “report just in, you did very well, she wants to go to the play, she is a little freaked by the age difference but go slow … i will try to convince her not to return to Ukraine. having her crying worked.”
Tisch responded: “Nice report … Funny comment on crying!!!”
There are also emails between Epstein and women in which they discuss meeting with Tisch. Some reference the possibility that Tisch could help them with their acting careers.
“Gonna meet Steve Tisch next week for a dinner,” the woman wrote. “He said that he gonna work on 3 movies starting June. So I’ll ask if I can read scripts and maybe audition for some part.”
In September 2013, Tisch offered Epstein two tickets to his suite for the Giants game, and he invited him to other games as well. Epstein invited Tisch to visit him on his private island in the Caribbean. It is not clear from the emails if Tisch ever took Epstein up on those offers.
During one exchange in which they discussed a date Tisch had been on, Epstein wrote to Tisch: “I am happy to have you as a new but … shared interest friend.”
— The Athletic’s Alex Andrejev contributed to this report.
