Piers Morgan’s Name Surfaces in Newly Released Epstein Files Amid Denials
LONDON, England — In a surprising moment captured on camera during his YouTube show Uncensored, British television personality Piers Morgan was informed that his name appears in the recently released Epstein Files, a trove of over three million pages of government documents related to the investigations of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosure, made by guest Lady Victoria Hervey, prompted a visibly stunned reaction from Morgan, who vehemently denied any wrongdoing or direct involvement with Epstein.
The Department of Justice’s release earlier this month, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, has provided an unprecedented look into the extensive government records surrounding Epstein’s criminal network and his associates. Epstein, who died in prison in 2019, and his convicted accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking minors, have been the focus of intense public scrutiny. The documents have named numerous high-profile individuals, some implicated in criminal activities and others mentioned incidentally.
BuzzFeed confirmed that Morgan’s name appears 29 times within the files, but only in contexts where others mention him; there is no evidence in the documents linking Morgan to any illegal acts or suggesting direct contact with Epstein or Maxwell. During the episode of Uncensored, Lady Victoria Hervey claimed Morgan was “in the Epstein Files,” suggesting his presence at social events that included Epstein’s circle. Morgan countered that his only connection was a brief five-minute meeting with Maxwell at a New York book launch, a fact Maxwell herself corroborated under oath.
Emails included in the files show publicist Peggy Siegal mentioning Morgan in correspondence with Epstein regarding social events, such as a dinner hosted by Barbara Walters and a Hollywood Reporter event. Additionally, journalist Thomas Jr. Landon referenced Morgan in a 2015 email to Epstein as a potential media figure for managing public relations amid the Prince Andrew scandal. Another email from 2018 noted Morgan’s scheduled television appearance, highlighting Epstein’s concern about media perception.
Notably, a 2023 email exchange between FBI agents included in the files lists Morgan’s name with a “no hit” designation, effectively clearing him of any documented legal wrongdoing related to the investigations. The Department of Justice’s public records portal provides access to these documents, allowing the public to search for names and references within the files (Department of Justice).
Despite the media attention, Morgan has yet to issue a formal public statement acknowledging the presence of his name in the files. The revelations underscore the complex web of social and professional connections surrounding Epstein’s network and the ongoing public interest in uncovering the full scope of those associations. For further details on the Epstein Files and related government disclosures, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice Press Office maintain updated resources.
As the public continues to sift through the extensive documents, the case remains a stark reminder of the far-reaching implications of Epstein’s crimes and the importance of transparency in investigations involving powerful figures.
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