Tony Hawk Denies Marriage Rumors Linked to Jeffrey Epstein
Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk has responded to rumors suggesting he married Jeffrey Epstein on the notorious convicted pedophile’s private island. This speculation arose following the release of new documents concerning Epstein’s activities.
On Thursday, Hawk, 57, shared details about the timeline and location of his wedding, addressing the misconceptions sparked by discussions among FBI agents regarding human trafficking related to the island.
In a post on Instagram, Hawk expressed, “I apologize if I don’t fit into the nonsense narrative.” He then laid out the facts of his previous marriages, stating, “1990: Married in Fallbrook, California (at home). 1996: Married in San Diego, California (at the Hilton Hotel). 2006: Married in Fiji (at Tavarua Surf Island). 2015: Married in Ireland (at Adair Manor).”
Hawk’s third marriage to Lhotse Merriam in 2006 took place on Tavarua Island in Fiji. He pointed out that the rumors linking this ceremony to Epstein’s infamous Little St. James island were based on a coincidence involving a guest named Mark Epstein, who is not related to the sex trafficker.
One guest had taken photos of the wedding and licensed them to a major image provider. Hawk noted, “His name (coincidentally) is Mark Epstein.” This photographer documented significant moments during the ceremony, which added to the confusion surrounding the event.
Hawk clarified that this photographer, credited with capturing various intimate moments, has “no connection” to Epstein and is, in fact, a well-regarded action sports photographer from Wyoming.
As a father of four, Hawk encouraged his followers to verify the information, emphasizing the importance of accurate facts. He concluded his post, saying, “Sorry to be caught up in the vortex of misinformation.”
Interestingly, Hawk’s name appeared multiple times in Epstein-related files recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice, with connections to a video game from Activision named “Tony Hawk: Shred.”
Speculation about his wedding being linked to a sex trafficker’s private island also surfaced through a report detailing a conversation with an FBI tipster regarding young women being taken to Epstein’s island. An investigator’s email mentioned seeing Hawk during the wedding, further fueling the rumors.
In a recent update, the Department of Justice made available over 3.5 million pages of documentation related to Epstein, which includes a vast array of videos, images, search warrants, and newly surfaced emails. This release followed the bipartisan passing of the Epstein File Transparency Act.
Notable figures mentioned in the documents include several high-profile individuals, raising questions and discussions about their respective connections to Epstein.
