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Elon Musk denies visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island

29 Mwezi wa tisa, 2025
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Elon Musk has firmly denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein's private island after his name appeared in recently unsealed court documents. The Tesla CEO stated he never visited the island and refused Epstein's invitations to meet. Musk's response came amid public speculation following the document release.

Unsealed court documents from a 2015 defamation lawsuit involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Giuffre, released on September 27, 2024, included mentions of Elon Musk in relation to Jeffrey Epstein. The files referenced a 2015 email in which Epstein claimed he had introduced Musk to a potential romantic partner, though Musk has rejected this assertion.

Musk addressed the matter directly on X, formerly Twitter, where he posted a three-word reply to a claim linking him to the files: "Oh for f***'s sake." In a follow-up statement reported by multiple outlets, Musk clarified, "I never went to Epstein's island. Ever." He further emphasized, "I refused his request to meet," distancing himself from Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in 2019.

The documents do not accuse Musk of any wrongdoing; his name surfaced in the context of Epstein's attempts to leverage connections with high-profile figures. Sources indicate Epstein emailed a journalist in 2015, boasting about advising Musk on Tesla matters and facilitating personal introductions, claims Musk has called false.

This development adds to ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's network, which included politicians, celebrities, and business leaders. Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has previously criticized Epstein and expressed relief at his death. No evidence in the files links Musk to Epstein's criminal activities, and Musk's team has not commented further beyond his public denials.

Public reaction on social media was swift, with some users questioning the mention while others defended Musk based on his statements. The release of these files continues to reveal details of Epstein's operations, including his Little Saint James island, often called "Epstein Island," where much of the alleged abuse occurred.

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