Late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel has issued a stern rebuke to New York Jets player Aaron Rodgers, hinting at potential legal action.
This comes after Rodgers insinuated on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" that Kimmel may have connections to the infamous Jeffrey Epstein.
Kimmel expressed his outrage at Rodgers' "reckless words," stating that they have put his family in danger. He cautioned Rodgers to refrain from making such allegations, adding that further discussions on the subject could potentially take place in a court of law.
"Dear Aasshole [sic]: for the record, Ive not met, flown with, visited, or had any contact whatsoever with Epstein, nor will you find my name on any list other than the clearly-phony nonsense that soft-brained wackos like yourself cant seem to distinguish from reality. Your reckless words put my family in danger. Keep it up and we will debate the facts further in court. @AaronRodgers12" Kimmel posted on X.
During his appearance on ESPN, Rodgers suggested that Kimmel was among those who visited Epstein's notorious private island, allegedly exploiting the underage girls trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. This comes amid speculation about the imminent release of an unredacted list of Epstein's associates in the coming year.
The topic of Epstein's list was first raised by McAfee's co-host, AJ Hawk, leading Rodgers to comment on the anxieties surrounding its potential release. Rodgers said, "A lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, are really hoping that doesnt come out." He went on to say that if the list were to be released, he would mark the occasion with a celebratory drink. "Ill tell you what, if that list comes out, I definitely will be popping some sort of bottle."
US District Judge Loretta Preska recently ruled that the previously sealed list, which includes over 150 named associates identified as "John and Jane Does," could be unsealed starting from January 1, as reported by ABC. This ruling has sparked increased speculation about the identities of those listed and the potential fallout from their association with Epstein. It has been previously reported that Kimmel has a close relationship with Epstein's former personal chef, Adam Perry Lang.
ABC News reports that Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton are expected to be among the names disclosed. This disclosure is tied to the unsealing of documents from a 2015 civil case against Ghislaine Maxwell, a known associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
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