Tony Hawk, the renowned skateboarder, has publicly refuted allegations suggesting that one of his weddings occurred on a Caribbean island once owned by Jeffrey Epstein.

This speculation emerged following the release of new documents from the U.S. Justice Department that included an unverified claim connected to a tip received by the FBI. Hawk, aged 57, took to Instagram to clarify the inaccuracies, emphasizing that he has never met Epstein or visited the island in question.

Genesis of the Claims

The speculation is rooted in an FBI tip contained in recently released files related to Epstein. The document references a call logged by a National Threat Operations Center Threat Intake Examiner, where an unidentified woman described her past exploitation as a minor. In her account, she asserted having been on Epstein’s island during a time when Tony Hawk allegedly was married there. However, the document highlights that this claim remains uncorroborated and reflects solely the caller’s assertions.

Hawk’s name appeared three times in the document, primarily concerning discussions over the 2010 video game “Tony Hawk: Shred.” The only mention linked to travel was related to the previously noted unfounded allegation, which Hawk has firmly dismissed.

Hawk’s Detailed Response

In his Instagram Story, Hawk expressed that he would not apologize for contradicting what he described as “nonsense.” He provided a chronological account of his four marriages, noting their respective locations:

• 1990: Fallbrook, California (at home)

• 1996: San Diego, California (Hilton Hotel)

• 2006: Fiji (Tavarua Surf Island)

• 2015: Ireland (Adare Manor)

Hawk clarified that none of these venues overlap with Epstein’s former estate in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He speculated that the misunderstanding might have originated from his 2006 wedding in Fiji, where images from the event were later licensed to Getty Images, featuring a photographer named Mark Epstein.

Clarification of Misunderstanding

Hawk explicitly stated that the photographer named Mark Epstein, who captured his wedding, is unrelated to Jeffrey Epstein. He emphasized that this coincidence may have contributed to the confusion surrounding the claims. Hawk stated, “This is all easily verifiable information,” and underscored the importance of fact-checking against the rampant misinformation circulating online.

He expressed regret to the photographer for being unnecessarily linked to the speculations. Hawk reasserted that he has never been to Epstein’s island and does not have any personal connections to the late financier, effectively dispelling the unfounded claims that have gained traction on social media.

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