“In the interest of transparency, my name is in the files,” Goldberg told viewers. She explained that the reference involved a request about potential travel arrangements for an event in Monaco connected to a charity founded by Julian Lennon. According to Goldberg, she did not take the trip and has never traveled on Epstein’s plane.
Goldberg also said she wanted to clarify that she did not have a personal relationship with Epstein and had no social connection to him. She emphasized that rumors suggesting otherwise are inaccurate.
Co-host Joy Behar noted that many people’s names can appear in large document releases for a variety of reasons. Fellow co-host Sara Haines added that names may appear in emails, news coverage, or professional communications without indicating any personal involvement.
The documents reportedly include references to public figures from different eras and industries, highlighting how broad the archive of material is. Media organizations and legal experts have stressed the importance of careful context when interpreting such records.
While additional documents related to the Epstein case were released earlier this year, authorities and legal analysts continue to emphasize that each reference must be evaluated individually. Being named in the records does not establish any connection to criminal activity.
Goldberg said she chose to address the issue publicly to prevent misinformation from spreading and to encourage people to rely on verified sources when reading about sensitive legal matters.