The release of over three million pages from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files in early 2026 has revealed extensive email and text correspondence between the financier and wellness author Deepak Chopra. The documents detail a relationship that spanned from 2016 to 2019, well after Epstein’s 2008 conviction.
Here are the key news articles documenting these correspondences:
"Deepak Chopra: New Age Guru, UCSD Prof – and Epstein Confidant"
Publication: Voice of San Diego
Date: February 5, 2026
Link: voiceofsandiego.org
Summary: This comprehensive report details specific emails where Chopra and Epstein "muse on consciousness" and "cute girls." It highlights a 2017 exchange where Chopra wrote, "God is a construct. Cute girls are real," and another where he agreed to have Epstein send "two girls" to a meditation event.
"Epstein Files: Deepak Chopra Responds After 'Cute Girls Are Real' Emails Go Viral"
Publication: Times Now
Date: February 5, 2026
Link: timesnownews.com
Summary: Focuses on the public backlash and Chopra’s formal response. It covers the email where Chopra asks Epstein, "Did you find me a cute Israeli?" and his subsequent statement on X (formerly Twitter) expressing regret for the "tone" of the messages.
"Who is Deepak Chopra, the Indian-American mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files and what do the emails reveal?"
Publication: The Economic Times
Date: February 4, 2026
Link: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Summary: Breaks down the correspondence regarding legal matters, including an exchange where Epstein shared news of a withdrawn sexual assault lawsuit, to which Chopra replied, "Good." It also mentions emails about Donald Trump's second wife, Marla Maples.
"The Epstein Files Don’t Spare South Asians"
Publication: The Juggernaut
Date: February 3, 2026
Link: thejuggernaut.com
Summary: An investigative piece detailing how Chopra is mentioned over 4,000 times in the files. It notes texts where Chopra tells a contact they "can’t talk about girls" in front of his son-in-law and mentions a video Chopra sent on his take on "sex and spirituality."
"‘I was never involved’: Deepak Chopra opens up on Epstein Files amid controversy over ‘cute girls’ comment"
Publication: Financial Express
Date: February 5, 2026
Link: financialexpress.com
Summary: Details Chopra’s defense, where he acknowledges "poor judgment in tone" but unequivocally denies participation in any "criminal or exploitative conduct." It also notes the presence of other spiritual figures, such as the Dalai Lama, in the same document release.
"Richa Chadha reacts sharply to Indian-origin author Dfinancialexpress.comeepak Chopra's Epstein files link"
Publication: India Today
Date: February 5, 2026
Summary: Covers the cultural impact and social media condemnation from public figures following the release. The article highlights the contrast between Chopra's public spiritual teachings and the "informal and at times explicit" nature of the leaked emails.