Epstein Requested Meeting with Panthers Owner David Tepper, Emails Reveal
Recent emails released from documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reveal an invitation extended to Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper. While Tepper, who has a net worth exceeding $23 billion, is not a direct sender or recipient of these emails, his name appears in correspondence with Epstein. This highlights the extensive network Epstein sought to cultivate, often including high-profile figures.
Invitation from Epstein
One notable email, sent in the early hours of July 5, 2014, includes a third-party sender relaying a meeting with Tepper. The sender described Tepper as “very smart and very funny.” Epstein’s subsequent reply invited the sender to extend a breakfast invitation to Tepper, suggesting a meeting with Bill Gates at Epstein’s residence on September 6 or 7 of that year.
Tepper’s Business Context
At the time, Tepper was well-known as the founder of Appaloosa Management and a prominent hedge fund manager. His involvement in the NFL began with the purchase of the Carolina Panthers in 2018. The emails show Epstein aiming to establish connections between his wealthy contacts and notable figures like Tepper.
Related Correspondence
Further correspondence involving Tepper includes two emails from Nicholas Ribis, former head of Donald Trump’s hotel and casino empire. In a 2013 email, Ribis inquired about Tepper and suggested they were close to a business agreement. A later email from 2016 speculated on Tepper’s potential demands from a settlement with Caesars Entertainment Corp.
Epstein’s Influence
The release of over three million pages of Epstein-related documents by the Department of Justice has uncovered the names of various sports figures. Notably, New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is revealed to have corresponded with Epstein concerning women, while Casey Wasserman, who is associated with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, exchanged intimate messages with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former accomplice in criminal activities.
Conclusion
Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in 2019 while awaiting trial on additional sex crime charges. Authorities ruled his death a suicide. The documents illustrate the far-reaching connections Epstein attempted to maintain, linking him to powerful individuals including Tepper.
