Philadelphia 76ers owner Joshua Harris has emerged as a significant figure in the latest batch of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Although there is no indication that Harris participated in any unlawful activities with Epstein, details regarding their interactions span from 2013 to 2016, according to reporting by Ryan W. Briggs and Max Marin of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
One highlighted exchange from 2014 reveals that Harris was invited to breakfast at Epstein’s New York home along with high-profile individuals including Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, and Ron Baron. An invitation email specified that the gathering would be an intimate affair with fewer than six attendees. Harris responded to Epstein inquiring about the breakfast, acknowledging his busy schedule and expressing curiosity about Gates’ participation.
After the breakfast meeting took place, Epstein reached out to Harris to see if he enjoyed the event, to which Harris replied positively, thanking Epstein for the invitation.
It is important to note that during the period of these conversations, Epstein was already a convicted sex offender, having pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting sex from underage girls. The ambiguous nature of Harris’s awareness of Epstein’s past raises questions about their interactions. Epstein’s more notorious accusations came to light in a 2019 indictment, which outlined extensive allegations of sexual exploitation involving underage girls.
The timing of the emails, combined with Harris’s other sports ownership credentials, including the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Commanders, adds complexity to the broader implications of these revelations. Harris is not alone in this spotlight, as various high-profile individuals within the sports industry have been named in connection with Epstein, including New York Giants chairman Steve Tisch, who reportedly received communications from Epstein regarding women.
As the fallout from these newly released files unfolds, it remains uncertain what consequences may emerge for those who maintained relationships with Epstein after his sex offender registration. This situation not only sheds light on the interconnectedness of prominent figures but also underscores ongoing societal discussions regarding accountability and ethical responsibility amid revelations of misconduct.