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Doctor Sought Epstein's Funding for Controversial Documentary

2/3/2026

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In DOJ-released emails, Dr. Jess Ting sought Jeffrey Epstein's funding for a documentary about his transgender clinic at Mount Sinai Health System.
A 2016 email shows Ting expressed excitement about directing the clinic and inviting Epstein to support the project.
Epstein previously offered funding for breast cancer research in 2013.
Emails show Ting was invited to Epstein's private island, described as extremely generous, though the trip did not occur.

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In DOJ-released emails, Dr. Jess Ting sought Jeffrey Epstein's funding for a documentary about his transgender clinic at Mount Sinai Health System.
A 2016 email shows Ting expressed excitement about directing the clinic and inviting Epstein to support the project.
Epstein previously offered funding for breast cancer research in 2013.
Emails show Ting was invited to Epstein's private island, described as extremely generous, though the trip did not occur.