Jeffrey Epstein sought advice from linguist Noam Chomsky over what he called "putrid" media coverage of sex trafficking allegations against him, new files show.
In emails from February 2019, the disgraced financier asked if he should "defend myself" or "try to ignore".
A response that appears to be from Chomsky laments "the horrible way" Epstein was treated and the "hysteria that has developed about abuse of women".
"It's painful to say, but I think the best way to proceed is to ignore it," the email said.
The exchange was among the latest release of files from the US government's investigation into Epstein. The BBC has contacted Chomsky's wife Valeria, who is his spokesperson, for comment.
