The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg addressed questions this week after her name appeared in documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. During a live broadcast, Goldberg acknowledged that her name was included in the records but said the reference has been mischaracterized.
According to Goldberg, the mention involved an email exchange about possible travel arrangements to Monaco for a charitable event associated with Julian Lennon’s White Feather Foundation. She said the communication referenced the possibility of arranging a private flight, including mention of a Gulfstream aircraft, but that she ultimately declined. Goldberg emphasized that the document reference reflected a logistical inquiry rather than a personal relationship.
Goldberg also responded to criticism suggesting that inclusion in the documents implies wrongdoing. She stated that public figures can appear in records for a variety of incidental reasons and cautioned against drawing conclusions without evidence. Legal analysts have similarly noted that names appearing in court filings or correspondence do not automatically indicate criminal conduct.
Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. In the years since, thousands of pages of court documents have been released, naming numerous public figures across business, politics, and entertainment.
Some individuals have faced professional consequences following renewed scrutiny, while others have said their inclusion in records reflects limited or indirect contact. Goldberg reiterated that her name appeared only in connection with a proposed charitable trip and not due to any personal association.
