Branson told Epstein to 'bring his harem' the next time they met

In a 2013 email exchange, Richard Branson told Jeffrey Epstein to "bring his harem" next time they met while providing PR advice after Epstein's conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution. The email became public as part of three million files released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Branson's spokesperson stated the term "harem" referred to three adult members of Epstein's team and insisted Branson would not have used it had he known the facts.

Branson, who denies wrongdoing, said Epstein should leverage endorsements to mitigate scrutiny, particularly mentioning Bill Gates. Their relationship included limited interactions in group settings, which ceased after due diligence uncovered serious allegations against Epstein. Branson believes Epstein's actions were abhorrent and supports justice for the victims.