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Deepak Chopra

Wellness author who met Epstein 12+ times and exchanged extensive emails

Court Filing

According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Deepak Chopra appears in 0 case documents, and 57 email records in the Epstein files.

Indian-American author, alternative medicine advocate, and UCSD professor. DOJ-released EFTA emails reveal at least 12 meetings with Epstein between 2016 and 2019, described as 'meditation and funding meetings.' At least 10 email threads identified (July 2016 to November 2018). Told Epstein his nights out were 'a blast.' In February 2017, invited Epstein to Israel with the message 'Come to Israel with us...

Bring your girls. It will be fun to have you,' and offered to help Epstein travel under an assumed identity. Turned to Epstein for financial advice and used him as a social connector. Chopra acknowledged some emails 'reflect poor judgment in tone' and stated he 'unequivocally condemns abuse and exploitation.'

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Notable Positions
Author and Alternative Medicine Advocate | Professor, UCSD | Founder, The Chopra Foundation
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Deepak Chopra is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Background

Deepak Chopra is an Indian-American author, alternative medicine advocate, and professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He is the founder of The Chopra Foundation and Chopra Center. His published works include 'Super Genes: Unlock the Astonishing Power of Your DNA for Optimum Health and Wellbeing' and 'The Healing Self.' His business operations are managed through Deepak Chopra LLC, with Carolyn Rangel serving as president, based in Carlsbad, California.

Chopra is a prominent public figure in the wellness and meditation space, having participated in high-profile events including a 21-day meditation experience with Oprah and a 'Restore' event in New York City. He has also contributed articles to outlets such as SFGate, CNBC, Fox News, and Psychology Today on topics ranging from meditation to political commentary. He has been listed alongside figures such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Tony Robbins, and Henry Kissinger as a celebrity teacher at The Learning Annex.

Chopra's academic affiliations include a listing at the Chopra Center at the University of California, San Diego, as documented in what appears to be a conference participant list that also included scholars from Queen Mary University of London and MIT.

Epstein Connection

DOJ-released EFTA emails and House Oversight documents reveal an extensive email correspondence between Deepak Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein spanning from at least July 2016 through November 2018. Chopra emailed Epstein at personal Gmail addresses (jeevacation@gmail.com and variants). The correspondence includes sharing political articles, discussing philosophical topics, scheduling in-person meetings, forwarding scientific proposals, and casual personal exchanges. Chopra cc'd Barnaby Marsh on at least two emails to Epstein. In one notable exchange, after forwarding a Daily Mail article about allegations against Trump and Epstein, Chopra asked Epstein directly: 'Did she also drop civil case against you?' A November 2018 email references planned activities involving Al Gore and a Harvard lunch with George Church. Scheduling references such as 'See you at 3PM' and 'Back in NY on 19' suggest in-person meetings. An earlier EFTA document places Chopra among celebrity teachers featured at The Learning Annex, where Epstein was also profiled.

Key Allegations(9)

Chopra maintained regular email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least July 2016 through November 2018, with at least 10 distinct email exchanges documented across House Oversight and EFTA records.

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Chopra demonstrated awareness of civil legal proceedings against Epstein, asking in a November 10, 2016 email: 'Did she also drop civil case against you?'

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Chopra scheduled in-person meetings with Epstein, with references to specific times such as 'See you at 3PM' and travel plans to New York.

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Chopra forwarded a Daily Mail article to Epstein alleging a fabricated story about Trump and Epstein being involved in a sex party with a 13-year-old.

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Chopra discussed topics including LSD experiences, quantum healing, consciousness, and Plato during a lunch-related email exchange with Epstein in June 2018.

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Chopra used Epstein as a sounding board for financial matters, including a question about stock market outlook in an email cc'ing Barnaby Marsh.

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Chopra discussed cutting back on speeches unless 'v high paying' in correspondence with Epstein.

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Chopra planned activities with high-profile figures in the context of his relationship with Epstein, including filming with Al Gore and a Harvard lunch with George Church.

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Chopra acknowledged some of his emails 'reflect poor judgment in tone' and stated he 'unequivocally condemns abuse and exploitation.'

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Legal Status
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Deepak Chopra is not charged, convicted, or known to be under investigation. He appears extensively in DOJ-released EFTA emails and House Oversight documents as a correspondent of Jeffrey Epstein. No allegations of criminal conduct against Chopra appear in the provided documents.

Notable Statements(6)

Did she also drop civil case against you ?

Chopra emailed Epstein after forwarding a Daily Mail article alleging fabricated Trump-Epstein sex party story, indicating awareness of legal proceedings against Epstein.2016-11-10d-28094

Sex with shoes ? You mean shoes on ?

Casual personal exchange between Chopra and a contact, part of a fragmented email conversation.d-36331

I'm cutting out on my speeches They have to be either v high paying

Chopra told Epstein he was reducing his speaking engagements unless they were highly compensated.2016-10efta-efta01803575

Passion never goes out but it is a temporary reprieve from divine

Philosophical remark in an email from Chopra to Jeffrey E.2016-10-23efta-efta01739459

I'm at peace --always

Response from Chopra to Jeffrey E. in an email exchange.2016-10-25efta-efta01739296

Amazing what we can do with technology even without understanding how perception occurs

Chopra commenting on a Harvard program related to perception and human-robot interaction.d-37806
Contradictions(2)
Public Claim

Chopra is publicly known as a wellness and spirituality advocate who promotes ethical living and higher consciousness.

Documentary Evidence

Emails show Chopra maintained a close, familiar, and ongoing personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein well after Epstein's 2008 conviction, including casual exchanges, meeting scheduling, and awareness of Epstein's legal troubles (asking 'Did she also drop civil case against you?').

Public Claim

Chopra stated he 'unequivocally condemns abuse and exploitation' (per current description).

Documentary Evidence

The email record shows continued engagement with Epstein spanning at least July 2016 to November 2018, including forwarding articles about Trump-Epstein sex allegations to Epstein directly and asking about his civil case, suggesting sustained personal familiarity with Epstein's legal situation.

Key Relationships(3)

Extensive personal email correspondence from July 2016 through November 2018, including sharing articles, philosophical discussions, scheduling meetings, forwarding scientific proposals, and casual personal exchanges. Emails addressed to Jeff Epstein at jeevacation@gmail.com.

Chopra frequently shared articles about Donald Trump with Epstein, including SFGate opinion pieces, MarketWatch articles, and a Daily Mail article alleging Trump-Epstein misconduct. A joke reference to 'spending time with Trump' appears in a January 2017 email.

Al Goreprofessional

Chopra referenced plans to film with Al Gore on a Sunday in a November 30, 2018 email to Epstein.

Timeline(20 events)
2016-07-17d-17318

Chopra emails Jeff Epstein a YouTube video link about a 'TE-A-ME' attempt to 'purify' Donald Trump.

2016-07-29d-35686

Chopra exchanges personal, casual emails with Jeffrey E. including a story about a friend's shoes.

2016-08-08d-22692

Chopra emails Jeff Epstein a SFGate article titled 'America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald Trump' and references a meeting at 3PM.

Chopra forwards a proposal for a psi experiment to Jeff Epstein.

Chopra emails Jeffrey E.: 'Back in NY on 19, Then to silence retreat.'

2016-09-27d-17120

Chopra emails Jeff Epstein a SFGate article titled 'Donald Trump and the Looking-Glass War.'

Chopra emails Jeffrey E. about cutting speeches and discusses passion and philosophy.

Chopra emails Jeffrey E.: 'I'm at peace --always.'

Chopra emails Jeffrey E. with subject 'How are you? Where are you?'

2016-11-10d-28094

Chopra forwards Daily Mail article alleging Trump-Epstein sex party to Epstein; asks 'Did she also drop civil case against you?'

2016-11-14d-33520

Chopra emails Jeff Epstein a SFGate article titled 'The Real Cause - and Cure - of Trump Anguish.' References new book and website.

Chopra emails Jeffrey E.: 'thank you sir.'

2017-01-02d-36304

Chopra emails Jeffrey E. with a joke about Trump, discusses meditation encyclopedia project and new book.

2017-02-03d-18808

Chopra emails Jeffrey E. (cc: Barnaby Marsh) about Trump's heart-rate variability and stock market outlook. References 'Interoception' attachment.

2017-03-06d-17397

Chopra emails Jeffrey E. referencing Trump wiretapping claims. Subject line references 'Meeting.'

2017-03-22d-21057

Chopra emails Jeff Epstein forwarding a Harvard HMS newsletter, cc'ing Barnaby Marsh.

2017-09-06d-27160

Chopra emails Jeff Epstein a MarketWatch article titled 'Here's the guru Donald Trump needs right now.'

2018-03-13d-23437

Carolyn Rangel (President, Deepak Chopra LLC) sends promotional email about Chopra and Oprah's 'Restore' meditation event in New York City.

2018-06-06d-33706

Chopra emails Jeff Epstein about a lunch discussing LSD, quantum healing, and Plato. Includes personal philosophical narrative and autobiography.

2018-11-30d-36448

Chopra emails Epstein about plans to film with Al Gore and a proposed Harvard lunch with George Church.

At a Glance

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Activity Timeline

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EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
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EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald J. Trump - SFGate by Deepak Chopra
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra BS
Jan 1, 2019
Re: America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald J. Trump - SFGate by Deepak Chopra
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald J. Trump - SFGate by Deepak Chopra
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
HARVARD In the News
EmailFrom: HMS-in the News
Jan 1, 2019
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EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Deepak Chopra shared a link: The Real Cause - and Cure - of Trump Anguish - SFGate
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Deepak Chopra shared a link: The Real Cause - and Cure - of Trump Anguish - SFGate
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: From a physicist friend
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: From a physicist friend
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: From a physicist friend
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: From a physicist friend
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald J. Trump - SFGate by Deepak Chopra
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald J. Trump - SFGate by Deepak Chopra
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra <j
Jan 1, 2019
Re: America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald J. Trump - SFGate by Deepak Chopra
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: From a physicist friend
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: From a physicist friend
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: From a physicist friend
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Meeting
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Meeting
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Meeting
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Meeting
EmailFrom: Deepak Chopra
Jan 1, 2019
Re: America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald J. Trump - SFGate by Deepak Chopra
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Deepak Chopra shared a link: The Real Cause - and Cure - of Trump Anguish - SFGate
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
HMS-Today's News (March 22, 2017)
EmailFrom: HMS-in the News
Jan 1, 2019

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Schedule (7)

2016-10-15 to 2018-01-11 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents

2016-10-1513:45appointment3 sources

Appt w/Deepak Chopra

2016-10-1513:45appointment

Appointment with Deepak Chopra

2016-11-1214:30appointment

Appointment with Deepak Chopra

2017-09-2717:00other

Skeptic Magazines 25th Anniversary event with Deepak Chopra & Michael Shermer

YouTube Studio

2017-09-2717:00other

Invite to Deepak Chopra & Michael Shermer on stage for Skeptic Magazines 25th Anniversary

YouTube Studio

2017-09-2717:00other

Skeptic Magazine 25th Anniversary event with Deepak Chopra & Michael Sherman

You Tube Studio, Chelsea Market

2018-01-1115:30appointment

Appt with Deepak Chopra

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