Prominent figures testify on Epstein ties as DOJ releases investigation documents
DOJ releases Epstein investigation documents as prominent figures testify to House committee.
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Epstein Investigation Disclosure
Ongoing investigation into connections between prominent figures and Jeffrey Epstein, including testimony before House Oversight Committee about meetings and relationships revealed in DOJ documents.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 1 May, 01:06 UTC
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Purported suicide note sealed by federal judge and remains unpublished
The alleged suicide note was sealed by a federal judge as part of Tartaglione's criminal case, preventing investigators from accessing it. The note has not appeared in files released by the Department of Justice, and the agency stated its investigators had never seen it. A court spokesperson refused to confirm whether the note exists. The New York Times has petitioned to have the document unsealed.
Alleged suicide note found by Epstein's cellmate in July 2019
Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein's cellmate at Metropolitan Correctional Center, claims he discovered a handwritten note on yellow legal paper hidden inside a graphic novel after Epstein was moved to a different cell and placed on suicide watch. The note was reportedly found in July 2019, before Epstein's death in August 2019.
DOJ report cites Metropolitan Correctional Center for negligence in Epstein case
A 2023 report from the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General criticized the Metropolitan Correctional Center for 'negligence, misconduct, and outright job performance failures' related to Epstein's death. The report identified failures including guards skipping mandatory 30-minute checks and surveillance cameras malfunctioning on the night of Epstein's death, though the investigation still concluded Epstein took his own life.
Jeffrey Epstein found dead in Manhattan jail cell in August 2019
Jeffrey Epstein, 66, was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan on August 10, 2019. He was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges at the time of his death. His death was officially ruled a suicide by hanging.
Alleged note contents claim investigators found nothing and express goodbye
According to Tartaglione's account to the New York Times, the note allegedly proclaimed Epstein's innocence and stated investigators had 'found nothing' against him. The note reportedly included phrases such as 'What do you want me to do, bust out crying?' and 'Time to say goodbye.' Tartaglione's attorneys authenticated the note's authorship, though documentation does not explain the authentication method.
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Gates Foundation orders external review following Epstein relationship disclosure
Gates Foundation orders external accountability review after Gates' Epstein relationship testimony.
Bill Gates testifies to House panel about Epstein meetings and relationship
Bill Gates testified he knew nothing of Epstein's crimes and called the relationship a mistake.
Trump administration releases thousands of Epstein investigation documents
Trump administration releases thousands of Epstein documents; critics question selective disclosure.
Judge releases handwritten note from Epstein's final weeks in custody
Federal judge unseals handwritten note from Epstein discovered in July before his August death.
Epstein's July survival attempt preceded August death in custody
Epstein survived a July suicide attempt before dying in custody on August 10, 2019.
Federal judge unseals alleged Epstein suicide note from jail cell
Federal judge unseals alleged Epstein suicide note found by cellmate in jail graphic novel.
DOJ Report Finds Metropolitan Correctional Center Negligent in Epstein Death
DOJ report cites Metropolitan Correctional Center negligence in Epstein's custodial death.
Sealed suicide note from Epstein's cellmate remains under court lock
Sealed suicide note from Epstein's cellmate remains hidden from public view under court order.
Jeffrey Epstein Found Dead in Manhattan Jail Cell
Jeffrey Epstein found dead in Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial.