Giants Co-Owner Steve Tisch's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein Detailed in New Report

The Athletic investigation uncovers longstanding relationship between Tisch and the convicted sex offender.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A new report from The Athletic details the longstanding relationship between New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation reveals that Epstein began introducing Tisch to various women, some of whom later claimed to have endured abuse at Epstein's hands. The report also uncovers email exchanges between Tisch and Epstein discussing women in 'ribald terms' and Epstein's attempts to set up Tisch with aspiring actresses and other women.

Why it matters

The revelations about Tisch's ties to Epstein raise serious questions about the Giants co-owner's judgment and the team's leadership. As a prominent public figure, Tisch's association with a convicted sex offender could damage the Giants' reputation and undermine public trust in the organization.

The details

According to The Athletic's investigation, Tisch and Epstein first met in 2013 and within three weeks were exchanging emails about women in 'ribald terms.' Epstein then began introducing Tisch to various women, some of whom later claimed to have endured abuse at Epstein's hands. The report details several instances where Epstein referred women to Tisch, including an aspiring actress who said Tisch had 'been so weird' and wanted to take their relationship to the next step, something she was uncomfortable with.

  • Tisch and Epstein first met in 2013.
  • Within three weeks of their first meeting, Tisch and Epstein were exchanging emails about women in 'ribald terms'.
  • In May 2013, Epstein referred another woman to Tisch, who tried to meet the woman in Boston several times.
  • The last exchange between Tisch and Epstein was in August 2017.

The players

Steve Tisch

Co-owner of the New York Giants NFL team.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender who had a longstanding relationship with Tisch.

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What they’re saying

“I won't forgive myself... he'll just suck my youth without helping me”

— Unnamed woman, Aspiring actress (The Athletic)

“I am happy to have you as a new but obviously shared interest friend”

— Jeffrey Epstein (The Athletic)

What’s next

The Giants organization has not yet commented on the details revealed in The Athletic's investigation. It remains to be seen whether the team will take any disciplinary action against Tisch or address the concerns raised about his judgment and the team's leadership.

The takeaway

The revelations about Steve Tisch's ties to Jeffrey Epstein underscore the importance of scrutinizing the associations and conduct of high-profile business leaders and public figures. As a co-owner of a prominent NFL franchise, Tisch's judgment and the Giants' response to this scandal will be closely watched by fans and the broader public.