Deepak Chopra
Wellness author and former UCSD clinical professor named more than 4,000 times in DOJ Epstein files. Emails document 12+ meetings, solicitation of Epstein funding for his Jiyo app, and an invitation to "bring your girls" to Israel. A $50,000 check from an Epstein foundation to the Chopra Foundation was reportedly returned. UCSD ended his affiliation in June 2026.
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Deepak Chopra appears in 3,692 case documents, and 57 email records in the Epstein files.
Indian-American author, alternative medicine advocate, and former UCSD clinical professor. His name appears more than 4,000 times in DOJ-released Epstein files, making him one of the most frequently cited figures in the corpus. EFTA correspondence documents regular contact between Chopra and Epstein from at least 2016 through 2019. At least 12 in-person meetings have been identified, along with more than 10 email threads. Chopra told Epstein his late nights were "a blast" and described himself as "not a predator, just a lover" in a text exchange where Epstein wrote: "I liked watching you zero in on your prey.
Made me smile." In February 2017, Chopra invited Epstein to join him in 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. This invitation was sent nine years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
A March 2017 email from Chopra to Epstein reads: "God is a construct. Cute girls are real." Chopra and Poonacha Machaiah, co-founder of the wellness app Jiyo, solicited Epstein's input on the venture and arranged a July 2017 visit so they could "walk him through Jiyo value proposition."
In 2017, the Chopra Foundation received a $50,000 check from "Gratitude America," one of Epstein's foundations. Chopra's spokesperson said the check was returned. UCSD professors in Chopra's broader network separately sought Epstein funding for research into telepathy. Congressional records show Epstein also wrote to Chopra about Donald Trump. In February 2026, artist Sevda Rubens alleged Chopra behaved inappropriately toward her at a European meditation event when she was 16, giving her his number and suggesting a late-night meeting.
Following the January 30, 2026 DOJ document release, UCSD announced Chopra's voluntary clinical professorship would end June 30, 2026. Chopra stated he was "never involved in, nor did I participate in, any criminal or exploitative conduct" and that "any contact I had was limited and unrelated to abusive activity."
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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 ([email protected] 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.
documentedChopra demonstrated awareness of civil legal proceedings against Epstein, asking in a November 10, 2016 email: 'Did she also drop civil case against you?'
documentedChopra scheduled in-person meetings with Epstein, with references to specific times such as 'See you at 3PM' and travel plans to New York.
documentedChopra 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.
documentedChopra discussed topics including LSD experiences, quantum healing, consciousness, and Plato during a lunch-related email exchange with Epstein in June 2018.
documentedChopra used Epstein as a sounding board for financial matters, including a question about stock market outlook in an email cc'ing Barnaby Marsh.
documentedChopra discussed cutting back on speeches unless 'v high paying' in correspondence with Epstein.
documentedChopra 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.
documentedChopra acknowledged some of his emails 'reflect poor judgment in tone' and stated he 'unequivocally condemns abuse and exploitation.'
allegedLegal Status
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 ?”
“Sex with shoes ? You mean shoes on ?”
“I'm cutting out on my speeches They have to be either v high paying”
“Passion never goes out but it is a temporary reprieve from divine”
“I'm at peace --always”
“Amazing what we can do with technology even without understanding how perception occurs”
Contradictions(2)
Chopra is publicly known as a wellness and spirituality advocate who promotes ethical living and higher consciousness.
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?').
Chopra stated he 'unequivocally condemns abuse and exploitation' (per current description).
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 [email protected].
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.
Chopra referenced plans to film with Al Gore on a Sunday in a November 30, 2018 email to Epstein.
Timeline(20 events)
Chopra emails Jeff Epstein a YouTube video link about a 'TE-A-ME' attempt to 'purify' Donald Trump.
Chopra exchanges personal, casual emails with Jeffrey E. including a story about a friend's shoes.
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.'
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?'
Chopra forwards Daily Mail article alleging Trump-Epstein sex party to Epstein; asks 'Did she also drop civil case against you?'
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.'
Chopra emails Jeffrey E. with a joke about Trump, discusses meditation encyclopedia project and new book.
Chopra emails Jeffrey E. (cc: Barnaby Marsh) about Trump's heart-rate variability and stock market outlook. References 'Interoception' attachment.
Chopra emails Jeffrey E. referencing Trump wiretapping claims. Subject line references 'Meeting.'
Chopra emails Jeff Epstein forwarding a Harvard HMS newsletter, cc'ing Barnaby Marsh.
Chopra emails Jeff Epstein a MarketWatch article titled 'Here's the guru Donald Trump needs right now.'
Carolyn Rangel (President, Deepak Chopra LLC) sends promotional email about Chopra and Oprah's 'Restore' meditation event in New York City.
Chopra emails Jeff Epstein about a lunch discussing LSD, quantum healing, and Plato. Includes personal philosophical narrative and autobiography.
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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Known Connections (5)
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Political Donations (72)
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Email Mentions (57)
Re:
Did she also drop civil case against you ?
Re:
Good See you this Sat 230 PM ?
Donald Trump and the Looking-Glass War - SFGate
http://m.sfgate.com/opinion/chopra/article/Donald-Trump-and-the-Looking-Glass-War-9284330.php
A hilarious attempt by TE-A-ME to "Purify" Trump | A TE-A-ME Intervention - YouTube
The Indians are getting involved https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=hY y7qy2AQeo
Re: Meeting
Crazy new re Trump claims on wiretapping Is he loco ?
Re: Meeting
Are you in the US ?
Re: Fwd:
He is wrong about heart rate variability Increased heat rate variability is a sign of Well Being even self awareness not decreased variability. It's
Re: America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald J. Trump - SFGate by Deepak Chopra
Since Woody was into the subconscious mind | thought I’d share this See you at 3PM http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/chopra/article/America-s-Shadow-The-R
Re: America's Shadow: The Real Secret of Donald J. Trump - SFGate by Deepak Chopra
iwill forward it. he asked if you would come back again. without the russian. to me it was a woody allen movie. you talking conciousness , his wife mo
Fw: HMS-Today's News (March 22, 2017)
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Schedule (7)
2016-10-15 to 2018-01-11 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents
Appt w/Deepak Chopra
Appointment with Deepak Chopra
Appointment with Deepak Chopra
Skeptic Magazines 25th Anniversary event with Deepak Chopra & Michael Shermer
YouTube Studio
Invite to Deepak Chopra & Michael Shermer on stage for Skeptic Magazines 25th Anniversary
YouTube Studio
Skeptic Magazine 25th Anniversary event with Deepak Chopra & Michael Sherman
You Tube Studio, Chelsea Market
Appt with Deepak Chopra
About Deepak Chopra
Who is Deepak Chopra?
Indian-American author, alternative medicine advocate, and former UCSD clinical professor. His name appears more than 4,000 times in DOJ-released Epstein files, making him one of the most frequently cited figures in the corpus. EFTA correspondence documents regular contact between Chopra and Epstein from at least 2016 through 2019. At least 12 in-person meetings have been identified, along with more than 10 email threads. Chopra told Epstein his late nights were "a blast" and described himself as "not a predator, just a lover" in a text exchange where Epstein wrote: "I liked watching you zero in on your prey. Made me smile." In February 2017, Chopra invited Epstein to join him in 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. This invitation was sent nine years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. A March 2017 email from Chopra to Epstein reads: "God is a construct. Cute girls are real." Chopra and Poonacha Machaiah, co-founder of the wellness app Jiyo, solicited Epstein's input on the venture and arranged a July 2017 visit so they could "walk him through Jiyo value proposition." In 2017, the Chopra Foundation received a $50,000 check from "Gratitude America," one of Epstein's foundations. Chopra's spokesperson said the check was returned. UCSD professors in Chopra's broader network separately sought Epstein funding for research into telepathy. Congressional records show Epstein also wrote to Chopra about Donald Trump. In February 2026, artist Sevda Rubens alleged Chopra behaved inappropriately toward her at a European meditation event when she was 16, giving her his number and suggesting a late-night meeting. Following the January 30, 2026 DOJ document release, UCSD announced Chopra's voluntary clinical professorship would end June 30, 2026. Chopra stated he was "never involved in, nor did I participate in, any criminal or exploitative conduct" and that "any contact I had was limited and unrelated to abusive activity."
What is Deepak Chopra's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Deepak Chopra appears in 3,692 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 57 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 5 other persons of interest.
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