As the USDepartment of Justicereleased over three million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files earlier this month, the name of spiritual author Deepak Chopra emerged prominently, appearing thousands of times in emails and documents. The wellness guru, known for his books on mindfulness and alternative medicine, issued a statement denying any wrongdoing but faced criticism for what many see as a masterclass in evasion.
With exchanges revealing post-conviction banter about 'cute girls,' the response has left observers questioning its sincerity. This comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein's high-profile network, including figures from science to entertainment.
Details from the files, unsealed on 1 February 2026, show Chopra and Epstein corresponded from 2016 to 2019, years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. One particularly striking email from Chopra quipped, 'God is a construct. Cute girls are real,' in response to Epstein's request for a 'cute Israeli blonde.'
Further messages included invitations toIsraelwhere Chopra urged Epstein to 'bring your girls,' and acceptance of Epstein's offer to send 'two girls' to one of Chopra's events. Chopra met Epstein at least12 times, though he does not appear on flight logs to Epstein's private island. The documents highlight4,104 mentionsof 'Deepak,' suggesting deeper ties than previously acknowledged.
There are 4,104 mentions of “Deepak” in the Epstein Files, revealing extensive texts and emails between Deepak Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein. Chopra released the below statement, but our deep dive might show a different story.@snigdhasurexplains:https://t.co/p6MRXEWcOwpic.twitter.com/VVp4VAacyb
AnInstagram reelthat has garnered widespread attention has amplified these revelations, framing them against a backdrop of scandals involving other spiritual leaders convicted of abuse.
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On 4 February, Chopra postedon X: 'I am deeply saddened by the suffering of the victims in this case, and I unequivocally condemn abuse and exploitation in all forms.' He continued, 'I want to be clear: I was never involved in, nor did I participate in, any criminal or exploitative conduct. Any contact I had was limited and unrelated to abusive activity.'
I am deeply saddened by the suffering of the victims in this case, and I unequivocally condemn abuse and exploitation in all forms.I want to be clear: I was never involved in, nor did I participate in, any criminal or exploitative conduct. Any contact I had was limited and…
Critics, however, argue that this sidesteps the explicit and jovial nature of the communications, offering broad denials rather than addressing specifics. 'It's a classic non-apology apology,' one social media user remarked, echoing sentiments across platforms.
Source: International Business Times UK
