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SUN · 2026-02-08 · 16:04 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0208-14496
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NSR-2026-0208-14496News Report·EN·Human Interest

Noam Chomsky’s wife apologizes for their ‘grave mistake’ in Epstein ties

Valeria Chomsky, wife of Noam Chomsky, issued a statement apologizing for their "grave mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, stating they were "careless" in not researching his background. The statement follows scrutiny of Noam Chomsky's relationship with Epstein, revealed in recently released justice department documents.

Sam Levine in New YorkThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-08 · 16:04 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Noam Chomsky’s wife apologizes for their ‘grave mistake’ in Epstein ties
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Valeria Chomsky, wife of Noam Chomsky, issued a statement apologizing for their "grave mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, stating they were "careless" in not researching his background. The statement follows scrutiny of Noam Chomsky's relationship with Epstein, revealed in recently released justice department documents. The documents show that in 2019, as Epstein faced sex trafficking allegations, he sought advice from Chomsky on how to respond to the press. Chomsky advised Epstein to ignore the negative press, a message Epstein then shared with an associate. Valeria Chomsky maintains that Epstein deceived them regarding his true nature.

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Epstein asked Chomsky for advice on how to respond to sex trafficking allegations in 2019.

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Valeria Chomsky stated they were “careless” not to research Epstein's background.

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Valeria Chomsky said she and Noam made a “grave mistake” regarding Jeffrey Epstein.

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Chomsky advised Epstein to ignore the press and public treatment.

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Valeria Chomsky says Epstein had deceived them and they were ‘careless’ not to thoroughly research his background Noam Chomsky and his wife, Valeria, made a “grave mistake” and were “careless” not to thoroughly research the background of Jeffrey Epstein, Valeria Chomsky said in a lengthy statement on Saturday, adding also that Epstein had deceived them. The relationship between Noam Chomsky, the 97-year-old linguist and philosopher, and Epstein has been under scrutiny after documents released by the justice department shed light on their friendship. As Epstein came under scrutiny for sex trafficking allegations in 2019, he asked Chomsky for advice on how to respond. “I’ve watched the horrible way you are being treated in the press and public. It’s painful to say, but I think the best way to proceed is to ignore it,” Chomsky wrote in a message signed “Noam” that Epstein shared in email with an associate. Continue reading...
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