UCSD to cut ties with Deepak Chopra over Epstein connection

Описание: The Epstein files include the names of many of the world's most rich and powerful.






One of them is a prominent figure in San Diego: bestselling author and wellness guru Deepak Chopra (https://voiceofsandiego.org/2026/02/0...) . He's mentioned in the files more than 4,000 times.






UC San Diego told CNN that Chopra's association with Epstein was "regrettable" and said his affiliation with the school will end at the end of June.






“UC San Diego is aware that Deepak Chopra, MD, has been mentioned in files that were recently released by the Department of Justice. Dr. Chopra currently has a Voluntary Clinical Professor (without salary) appointment in the School of Medicine’s Department of Family Medicine with an expected job end date of 6/30/26,” UC San Diego told CNN.






“While we are not able to comment further on personnel matters, the crimes Jeffrey Epstein committed were horrific, and any association with him is regrettable.”






We discuss recent reporting (https://voiceofsandiego.org/2026/02/0...) that outlines Chopra's relationship and correspondence with Epstein over the years. And, UC San Diego's decision to end Chopra's affiliation with the school.






Also, another revelation that Epstein provided funding for a UC San Diego lab (https://ucsdguardian.org/2026/02/17/u...) within the department of psychology.






Guest:

• Jakob McWhinney (https://voiceofsandiego.org/author/ja...) , education reporter, Voice of San Diego