Giants Co-Owner Tisch Faces Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties

New reports contradict Tisch's claims of "brief association" with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Recent articles from the Wall Street Journal and The Athletic have revealed more extensive ties between Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than Tisch had previously acknowledged. The emails show Epstein introducing Tisch to multiple young women and the two discussing the women in graphic terms. This has raised questions from a Congressional representative about whether further investigation is warranted into Tisch's involvement with Epstein's criminal conduct.

Why it matters

Tisch's relationship with Epstein is problematic for the Giants, the NFL, and the league's efforts to maintain a positive public image, especially in the wake of the Epstein scandal. The revelations could lead to an NFL investigation and potential disciplinary action against Tisch.

The details

The latest batch of Epstein-related emails show that Tisch met Epstein after Epstein's illegal activities had become public knowledge, including lawsuits, a 13-month work release sentence, and his registration as a high-level sex offender. The emails include Tisch and Epstein discussing women in objectifying terms, and Epstein introducing Tisch to at least four different young women. Tisch also invited one woman "repeatedly" to Boston when NFL owners were meeting there.

  • Epstein's illegal proclivities had become documented through lawsuits, 13 months of work release, and registration as the highest level of sex offender prior to Tisch meeting him.
  • The latest batch of emails between Tisch and Epstein were released in 2026.

The players

Steve Tisch

The co-owner of the New York Giants NFL team.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender with whom Tisch had an extensive relationship, contrary to Tisch's claims of a "brief association".

Pam Bondi

The U.S. Attorney General who was questioned by Congress about the emails between Tisch and Epstein.

Zoe Lofgren

The U.S. Representative who questioned Bondi about whether the Tisch-Epstein emails warranted further investigation.

Roger Goodell

The NFL Commissioner who stated the league would continue to follow any facts that come up regarding the Tisch-Epstein relationship.

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What they’re saying

“Do these emails constitute credible evidence — not proof, but credible evidence — warranting further investigation into whether Steve Tisch was involved in Epstein's criminal conduct?”

— Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Representative (Congress)

“As I said, we will look and investigate any case involving any victim. I'm not familiar — there were three million pages, of course — with that email, but of course we will look into anything.”

— Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General (Congress)

“I know that three million documents came out late this week. So, listen, we'll continue to follow any of the facts that come up, and we'll determine whether we open an investigation or not based on those facts.”

— Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner (Super Bowl Press Conference)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow further investigation into the emails between Tisch and Epstein.

The takeaway

The revelations about Tisch's more extensive ties to Epstein than he had previously acknowledged raise serious questions about his judgment and conduct, with potential consequences for both the Giants and the NFL. The league and team will need to carefully navigate this scandal to avoid further damage to their reputations.