Rumors have been swirling online that media mogul Oprah Winfrey was somehow connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Recently shared by boxer Ryan Garcia, this claim is confusing and requires clarification.
The claim that Oprah Winfrey was on Jeffrey Epstein’s client list originated from a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on January 3, 2024. The post suggested that Oprah Winfrey was a client of registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ryan Garcia also echoed this claim during a recent X-Space session.
🚨ALERT: Ryan Garcia Says Oprah Winfrey Was on The Epstein Client List ⚠️ PIC.TWITTER.COM/TEUHSKUOMA
— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) MARCH 6, 2024
However, a fact check conducted by Lead Stories found this claim untrue. The fact check revealed that Oprah Winfrey’s name does appear in court documents related to Epstein, but only in a different context. The mention of Winfrey was in an email discussing people who might be interested in the story of Virginia Giuffre, a former Epstein employee. The email did not allege anything about Epstein providing illegal sexual services to Winfrey or having any association with her.
The court documents were unsealed in December 2023 and published on January 3 and January 4, 2024. They are related to a lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of Epstein. The documents include the names of alleged Epstein victims, witnesses, and associates, as cited in Giuffre’s case. However, they do not contain a list of Epstein’s clients.
In conclusion, the available evidence does not support the claim that Oprah Winfrey was a client on Epstein’s list. It appears to be a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the court documents. Readers are advised to be cautious about consuming unverified information online, especially concerning sensitive topics. Responsible social media usage and critical thinking are essential skills in the digital age.
