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NFL Retains Epstein-Linked Lawyer Amid Surveillance Emails

5/22/2026

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The NFL kept Brad Karp (attorney) of Paul Weiss despite his email ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, after he resigned as chairman in February but stayed on as partner.
Emails show Karp and Epstein discussed surveilling Leon Black’s alleged mistress, revoking her visa, and a $170 million fee dispute for Black’s services.
Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) urged the NFL to reassess its Epstein-linked ties while league declined to comment.

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The NFL kept Brad Karp (attorney) of Paul Weiss despite his email ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, after he resigned as chairman in February but stayed on as partner.
Emails show Karp and Epstein discussed surveilling Leon Black’s alleged mistress, revoking her visa, and a $170 million fee dispute for Black’s services.
Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) urged the NFL to reassess its Epstein-linked ties while league declined to comment.