Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by John PowerMarch 17, 2026 at 06:55 AM
Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health

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Newly released files reveal that Jeffrey Epstein urged media mogul Mortimer Zuckerman to relinquish control of his financial affairs in 2015, citing concerns about Zuckerman's cognitive health. Epstein claimed Zuckerman's cognitive impairment had reached a "potentially dangerous level" and posed a risk to his financial, emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Following a meeting, Epstein emailed Zuckerman suggesting he consider a guardianship or conservatorship, granting trusted individuals authority over his affairs. Epstein's involvement highlights his role as a confidant to Zuckerman, despite their known business ties. Zuckerman, then owner of US News & World Report, appeared to take Epstein's advice seriously.

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epstein 100% mortimer zuckerman 90% conservatorship 70% guardianship 70% financial affairs 60% cognitive impairment 60% media mogul 50% us news & world report 40%

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