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Publicist Faces Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties
19 Nov
Summary
- Publicist Peggy Siegal's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein are resurfacing post-arrest.
- Siegal organized events at Epstein's home and defended their friendship.
- Former employees allege Siegal concealed Epstein's presence at client events.
Publicist Peggy Siegal is under renewed scrutiny for her close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, recently arrested on sex trafficking charges. Siegal, a prominent figure in New York's media and Hollywood's awards season, facilitated Epstein's re-entry into elite social circles after his 2010 prison release.
Siegal had organized events at Epstein's Upper East Side home and defended their friendship, stating she saw no reason to shun him after he completed his 13-month sentence for solicitation of prostitution. She contended that the pre-#MeToo culture implied forgiveness after serving time and claimed Epstein was a low-key presence at her events.
However, former employees have come forward, alleging a symbiotic relationship where Siegal received gifts and travel expenses from Epstein. They claim she sometimes kept studio clients unaware of Epstein's attendance at their events, raising questions about her role as a gatekeeper.
