The FBI and DOJ now claim there was no Epstein client list, no blackmail scheme, and no foul play in the convicted pedophile’s death.
A new memo obtained by Axios says Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in his Manhattan prison cell in August 2019 — and the case is officially closed.
“No further disclosure of Epstein-related material would be appropriate or warranted,” the memo states.
Trump DOJ Declares It Settled
The memo, video footage, and forensic reports come from inside the Trump administration’s DOJ and FBI.
They say:
The release includes both raw and enhanced video, allegedly showing no activity near his cell after he was locked in for the night.
Bongino and Patel Take Heat
In May 2025, FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino backed the suicide ruling — triggering backlash from conservatives.
Bongino promised the video would settle the issue once and for all.
“There’s just nobody there,” he said. “No DNA, no fingerprints, no suspects, no tips. Nothing.”
Medical Examiner Doubles Down
The DOJ Inspector General and medical examiner both concluded the death was suicide by hanging.
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No drugs or toxins were found in Epstein’s system
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No signs of a struggle were discovered
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The marks on his body and the bedsheet method aligned with self-hanging
Despite the broken hyoid bone — a detail often linked to homicide — officials insist the wound patterns are consistent with suicide.
But the Inconsistencies Remain
The public isn’t buying it — and with good reason:
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Epstein’s cellmate was removed the night he died
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Guards fell asleep and later faked their reports
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Cameras malfunctioned or were labeled “unusable”
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The body was removed before being photographed — violating prison protocol
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Prosecutors claimed Epstein’s prior suicide attempt footage was “lost”, then later said it was “accidentally destroyed”
And now, the DOJ says no further records will be released.
