TORONTO: Indian-origin author Deepak Chopra named in newly released Epstein files: Who is he and what do the emails show?

TORONTO: Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s digital archive have revealed an exchange between the late pedophile and Indian-origin author Deepak Chopra.
The documents were released by Democrats last week, increasing pressure on Washington to make the full Epstein records public. The House recently passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in a 427–1 vote, and the Senate approved it by unanimous consent. With Trump now signing the bill into law, the Justice Department will have 30 days to release all unclassified Epstein-related files.

The email exchange dates back to November 2016, shortly after reports emerged that a woman named Katie Johnson had withdrawn a civil lawsuit in which she accused Donald Trump of raping her when she was 13 at an alleged Epstein-hosted gathering. Trump’s lawyers denied the original claims. The lawsuit was dropped before any formal hearings took place.

According to the files, Epstein sent Chopra a news link about Johnson withdrawing the case. Chopra replied by asking Epstein whether Johnson had also withdrawn the separate allegations she had made against Epstein himself. Epstein responded with a short message, to which Chopra replied, “Good.” The released records show no further conversation between the two.
The emails contain no evidence of business dealings, financial ties or personal involvement between Epstein and Chopra beyond this exchange.

Who is Deepak Chopra?

Deepak Chopra is an Indian-American author, public speaker and prominent figure in alternative medicine and wellness. Born in New Delhi and trained as a physician before moving to the United States in the 1970s, he rose to global prominence through best-selling books that blend spiritual philosophy with holistic health concepts.

Chopra remains widely followed, particularly among audiences interested in mindfulness, meditation and integrative health. Over the years, he has built a substantial global brand through retreats, wellness centres and collaborations with public figures, including Oprah Winfrey.

Epstein’s network

The latest disclosures form part of a broader wave of document releases connected to Epstein’s associates, communications and activities. Since his death in 2019, thousands of pages of material have offered insights into the scale of his outreach to political leaders, executives, academics and cultural figures.

There are no allegations of wrongdoing against Deepak Chopra in relation to Epstein. The messages do not indicate that he participated in or had knowledge of any illegal activities. His brief appearance in the email archive appears to stem from Epstein forwarding a news article during a moment of high public attention.

Chopra has previously acknowledged meeting Epstein in professional or social settings, as did many public figures, but has denied any improper association.