Hawking's Family: Women in Epstein Photo Were His Caregivers

Stephen Hawking's family stated that the women appearing in a photo with the scientist in Jeffrey Epstein's files were his caregivers. The photo was taken in 2006 at a hotel in the Caribbean, after a speech by Hawking, which Epstein also attended.

A family spokesperson emphasized that any insinuation of inappropriate behavior on Hawking's part is baseless and extreme, given his dependence on 24-hour medical care due to motor neuron disease.

The U.S. Department of Justice had covered the faces of the women before the documents were released, in order to protect the victims and their families.