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

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sam Levine in New YorkFebruary 8, 2026 at 05:04 PM

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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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