What happened: Film director Brett Ratner said he did not know Jeffrey Epstein after a photo surfaced showing them together with two women. Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in 2019.
Why it matters:
- Raises questions about Ratner's associations amid Epstein's criminal history
- May affect public perception of Ratner and those connected to Epstein
MNN Take: Ratner's statement aims to clarify his relationship with Epstein following the photo's release, but details about their connection remain unclear.
Sources: BBC Entertainment & Arts