Why was Jon Stewart's name in the Epstein files?

Jon Stewart's name appeared in an email from producer Barry Josephson to Jeffrey Epstein, pitching Stewart to host or narrate a biographical segment for a proposed stand-up routine project.

Was Jon Stewart involved in the Epstein project?

No, Jon Stewart stated that the pitch for him to be involved in a creative project with Jeffrey Epstein was without his knowledge or consent.

What was the nature of the project pitched involving Jon Stewart?

The project pitched involved a stand-up routine, with Jon Stewart suggested to host or narrate the biographical part for a streaming service like Apple TV or Amazon.

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Stewart in Epstein Files: A Stand-Up Routine Pitch?

3 Feb

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Summary

Stewart's name appeared in an email to Epstein about a creative project.
The project involved a potential stand-up routine for Apple TV or Amazon.
Stewart clarified his name was used without his knowledge or consent.

Stewart in Epstein Files: A Stand-Up Routine Pitch?

During a recent monologue, Jon Stewart clarified his name's appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Stewart explained that a producer named Barry Josephson had emailed Epstein in August 2015, pitching a creative project. This project reportedly involved a "stand-up routine" for either Apple TV or Amazon, with Stewart suggested as a potential host or narrator for a biographical component.

Stewart emphasized that this pitch occurred without his knowledge or consent. He also commented on the broader release of Epstein's files by the Department of Justice, suggesting the timing was intended to provide cover for Donald Trump. Survivors have criticized the DOJ's release, citing the exposure of victims' information while alleged abusers remain protected.

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