New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers harshly criticized comedian Jimmy Kimmel, saying the late-night talk show host's name would appear on a list of late convicted criminal Jeffrey Epstein's clients. .
Rodgers made the remarks Tuesday during his weekly appearance on ESPN's “The Pat McAfee Show,” which appeared to be just another chapter in the ongoing feud between the two sides.
“A lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, really hope this never happens,” Rogers said. “I’m telling you, when that list comes out, I’m definitely going to open some bottles.”
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers criticized comedian Jimmy Kimmel, saying the late-night talk show host's name would be on Jeffrey Epstein's client list. (Cooper Neal/Getty Images)
Kimmel, who runs the show on ABC, criticized Rodgers in March, before Rodgers was traded to the Jets, when he discussed the theory that a UFO was shot down during the Chinese balloon scandal. .
“Needless to say, this UFO story has the tinfoil hatters furious, including Green Bay hard-hitting Packer Aaron Rodgers, who offered this hot interpretation on “The Pat McAfee Show.'' Kimmel said, then showed a clip of Rodgers' notes. Potential names on Jeffrey Epstein's client list made public.
“Maybe it's time to reconsider concussion protocols,” Kimmel quipped.
Kimmel didn't seem to be laughing at the jab he took from Rodgers on McAfee's show, threatening to involve his lawyers if he continued.
“For the record, I have never met, flown with, visited, or had any contact with Epstein, other than the obviously bogus nonsense that soft-headed weirdos like you put out. You won't find my name on any “list” of. “It seems indistinguishable from reality,” Kimmel wrote to X. “Your reckless words have put my family at risk. Please continue. We will further discuss the facts in court.”
Kimmel didn't seem to be laughing at the jab he took from Rodgers on McAfee's show, threatening to involve his lawyers if he continued. (Mindy Small/Getty Images)
Jeffrey Epstein's friend list: Ghislaine Maxwell lawsuit holds clues to names about to be made public
The names of about 200 people previously redacted from court documents in the case against Epstein's ex-girlfriend and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell will soon be made public after a federal judge in New York ordered them unsealed last month. That will happen.
U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska issued a 51-page order explaining why the names of about 180 John and Jane Das should be unsealed or kept redacted, and how they were identified. Gave some clues as to what.
Some of the names were previously known through other means, even though they were hidden from public view by the lawsuit. Many had public knowledge of their ties to Epstein. Other victims on the list include victims who were allegedly taken to his private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands and to his mansions in New York City and Florida.
Jimmy Kimmel (left) and Aaron Rodgers (Getty Images)
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Maxwell was sued in 2015 by Virginia Giuffre, who accused Epstein of trafficking her underage girlfriend in the early 2000s. The parties reached an out-of-court settlement in 2017. Mr. Epstein had relationships with a number of influential figures, including politicians, including former presidents and prime ministers. Ministers, Hollywood stars, leading academics, and even Britain's Prince Andrew, who Mr. Giuffre also sued.
FOX News' Michael Lewis contributed to this report.
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