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Deepak Chopra Attempts to Distance Himself from Jeffrey Epstein After Appearing Thousands of Times in DOJ Files “I unequivocally condemn abuse and exploitation in all forms,” Chopra said in a statement By Abigail Adams Abigail Adams Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working in journalism for seven years. People Editorial Guidelines Published on February 25, 2026 01:00PM EST 3 Comments Deepak Chopra's name appears thousands of times in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice. Credit : Michael Loccisano/Getty; Neil Rasmus/Patrick McMullan via Getty NEED TO KNOW Deepak Chopra has attempted to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein after his name appeared thousands of times in files related to the disgraced financierChopra once told Epstein he was "deeply grateful for our friendship" and often discussed attending various events with Epstein and his "girls"In a statement, Chopra insisted he “was never involved in" nor did he "participate in, any criminal or exploitative conduct” in connection with Epstein Conversations between Deepak Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein have recently come to light as the self-help author has attempted to distance himself from the disgraced financier. Chopra’s name appears thousands of times in the millions of files regarding Epstein that were recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), according to USA Today. The pair maintained frequent contact between themselves and their respective employees between 2016 and 2019, the year Epstein was arrested on sex trafficking and abuse charges and later died in jail, according to CNN and Fast Company. At one point, the wellness guru reportedly expressed to Epstein, “I’m deeply grateful for our friendship.” Chopra, 79, first built a national appearance thanks in part to appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the 1990s, decades after he emigrated to the U.S. from India to practice medicine, CNN noted. He describes himself on his website as a “Consciousness Explorer and a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine" and has written over 95 books, including several New York Times bestsellers. Our new app is here! Free, fun and full of exclusives. Scan to download now! In a Feb. 4 statement shared on social media, Chopra insisted he “was never involved in, nor did I participate in, any criminal or exploitative conduct” in connection with Epstein, adding that any contact he 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,” Chopra began. He later acknowledged that “some past email exchanges” with Epstein “have surfaced that reflect poor judgment in tone.” “I regret that and understand how they read today, given what was publicly known at the time,” Chopra continued. “My focus remains on supporting accountability, prevention, and efforts that protect and support survivors.” Among the emails are at least two instances in 2017 in which Chopra requested Epstein bring his “girls” on various trips, according to Fast Company and USA Today. In one alleged conversation from February 2017, Chopra invited Epstein to Israel and said, “If you want use a fake name. Bring your girls.” Though Epstein ultimately declined, Chopra later told the financier, “Your girls would love it as would you. Be well. Sending love.” Related Stories What Are the Epstein Files? Everything to Know About the Classified Documents Related to Jeffrey Epstein's Criminal History DOJ Withheld Epstein Files Including Allegations That Trump Sexually Abused a Minor, Report Claims That same month, Epstein asked Chopra in an email if he was staying the night at his place, noting that there were “many interesting people in town” at the time. Chopra answered with, "I could as long as I can leave 7 AM tomorrow as Ai have meetings. Is that ok?" Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Eight months later in November, Chopra allegedly invited Epstein via email to join him in Switzerland “with your girls.” It is unclear how old the girls in question were during both exchanges. Deepak Chopra speaks onstage during the "Bridging Science and Spirituality for a Better Future" panel discussion on day one of SXSW London 2025 at the Truman Brewery on June 02, 2025 in London, England. Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty During another 2017 exchange, this time in March, Chopra allegedly told Epstein, “God is a construct Cute girls are real” and said in another email, “Cute girls are aware when they make noises.” The year prior, in October 2016, Epstein told Chopra during a text message conversation, “I liked watching you zero in on your prey. Made me smile.” Chopra later replied, “I not a predator Just a lover.” Three years later, in February 2019, Chopra told Epstein via text message that he was “sending love” to him from India. Epstein later responded, “Can you send it in female form.” Millions of documents have been released by the Justice Department after President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law on Nov. 19. U.S. lawmakers have since called for legal action against Epstein's associates. Close Leave a Comment Read more: Human Interest Human Interest News