Rumors have been circulating on the internet about Tom Hanks being associated with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. Snopes, a fact-checking website, has investigated these claims and provided its findings.
Tom Hanks' Denial
Tom Hanks has categorically denied any association with Epstein. He has stated that he has never met Epstein, and the claims made against him are baseless.
The Claims against Tom Hanks
There are three primary claims made against Tom Hanks. Firstly, he flew on Epstein's private plane, nicknamed the "Lolita Express." Secondly, he visited Epstein's island, known as the "Pedophile Island." Thirdly, he was seen in a photo with Epstein's alleged madam, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Claim 1: Tom Hanks on the Lolita Express
Snopes has found no evidence to support the claim that Tom Hanks flew on Epstein's plane. There are no flight logs or other documentation that show Hanks was ever on the plane.
Claim 2: Tom Hanks Visited Pedophile Island
Snopes has found no evidence to support the claim that Tom Hanks visited Epstein's island. There are no records or witnesses that confirm Hanks was ever on the island.
Claim 3: Tom Hanks with Ghislaine Maxwell
There is a photo of Tom Hanks with Ghislaine Maxwell, which has been circulating on social media. However, the photo was taken at an event in 2014, long before Epstein's crimes were publicly known.
Conclusion
Snopes has investigated the claims made against Tom Hanks and found them to be baseless. Tom Hanks has denied any association with Epstein, and there is no evidence to suggest otherwise.