Epstein asked Chomsky for advice over 'putrid' media coverage, files show

Newly released files from the US government's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein reveal that the disgraced financier sought advice from linguist Noam Chomsky regarding the 'putrid' media coverage of sex trafficking allegations against him. Epstein asked Chomsky if he should 'defend myself' or 'try to ignore' the negative press. Chomsky's response, which appears in the files, suggests that the best course of action is to ignore the coverage, citing the 'hysteria that has developed about abuse of women'. The documents also show correspondence between Epstein, Chomsky, and Chomsky's wife, Valeria, on various subjects, including academic papers and financial advice. Epstein was arrested in July 2019 and found dead in his New York jail cell in August of that year while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.