URGENT UPDATE: Emails released by the Department of Justice reveal that Michael Ferro, the former chair of the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times, abruptly canceled a scheduled meeting with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein just hours before it was set to occur. The meeting was arranged for April 15, 2019, at Epstein’s residence in Palm Beach, Florida.
Ferro’s assistant notified Epstein’s team of the cancellation at 10 a.m., only three hours before the planned 1 p.m. meeting. In an email, the assistant stated Ferro was unavailable due to being “called out of town.” Ferro later confirmed, “I found out who he was, canceled immediately. Never met the guy in my life, never talked to him.”
The emails indicate Ferro was introduced to Epstein through a mutual acquaintance on April 8, 2019, and agreed to meet just three days later. Out of the 3.5 million pages of documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Ferro’s name appears 27 times, all concerning the arrangements for this now-canceled meeting.
This revelation comes amid increasing scrutiny of high-profile individuals linked to Epstein. Ferro, a prominent tech entrepreneur and media figure, has had a controversial history, previously stepping down from the board of Tribune Publishing following allegations of inappropriate behavior.
The significance of Ferro’s connection to Epstein is heightened by the broader context of Epstein’s criminal activities. Epstein was convicted in 2008 for solicitation of prostitution with a minor and was arrested again in July 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges. He died a month later in his prison cell in New York, an event that raised numerous questions about the justice system and the handling of high-profile cases.
In addition to Ferro, Epstein’s April 2019 itinerary included meetings with notable figures such as spiritual leader Deepak Chopra and entertainment personalities, further emphasizing the extensive network Epstein maintained.
Ferro’s relationship with Epstein appears to have been limited to this one-week email exchange, culminating in the last-minute cancellation. Since the release of these documents, Ferro’s past in the media industry has resurfaced, sparking discussions around accountability and transparency among influential figures.
As the Epstein files continue to unveil connections to prominent personalities, the public remains eager for further developments. Ferro’s abrupt decision to cancel the meeting underscores the ongoing fallout from Epstein’s legacy and raises questions about the implications for those associated with him.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
