Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete February 20, 2026 at 02:07 AM

Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest

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Newly released emails suggest Jeffrey Epstein considered investing in the troubled music company EMI in 2010 after his associate, David Stern, implied it could provide access to women. Stern frequently used the abbreviation "P," believed to mean "pussy," in communications with Epstein, even offering "P factor" ratings for locations. Epstein considered involving Lord Mandelson, then a UK government official, in the potential deal and contacted him about EMI. Epstein also suggested bringing in former Sony Music CEO Tommy Mottola to manage the company if the investment proceeded. The proposed deal ultimately did not materialize, and EMI was acquired by Universal Music in 2012.

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