Just going through the first 6000 hits on Chomsky in the database, but they seem to have been close associates. Not just invited to dinners a couple times, but moving money around.
Apparently Epstein was giving him financial advice and helping him set up financial accounts., more.
I'm trying to find the source of this image: (edit: here it is!)

I've watched the homble way you are being treated in the press and public. It's painful to say. but I think the best way to proceed is to ignonc It. I've had plenty of expencrice. though of course not on this scale. A google search will bring up tons of hysterical accusations of all sorts. even groups devoted to vilifying me. I pay no attention. unkss I'm approached for a comment on a specific matter. It's a nuisance. but it's the best way. The same conclusions from experiences of others. in some cases close friends.
What vultures dearly want is a public response, which then provides a public opening for an onslaught of venomous attacks. many from just publicity seekers or cranks of all sorts -- which arr impossible to answer (how do you prove that you are not a neo-Nazi who wants to kill the Jews, or aremoved. or whatever charge comes along?) **That's particularly true now with the hysteria that has developed about the abuse of women, which has reached the point that even questioning a charge is a crime worse than murder. **For virtually everyone who sees any of this, the reaction will be -where there's smoke there's fire, maybe raging fire? (whatever the facts. which few will even think of investigating).
In general, it's best I think not to react unless directly questioned. particularly in the current mood — which, 1 presume, will lade away. even if not in time to prevent much torture and distress
Hard to say, but it's the best advice I can think of. -Noam
This was apparently in 2019. Chomsky was a "metoo has gone too far" guy.
