The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have concluded their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s death and related allegations, finding no evidence of a so-called “client list” or any indication that the disgraced financier was murdered, according to an internal memo obtained by Axios.
Epstein, a convicted sex offender with ties to numerous influential figures, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019. The memo cites enhanced video footage showing that no one entered the secure area surrounding his cell between 10:40 p.m. the night before and 6:30 a.m., when he was discovered unresponsive. These findings align with the official determination by the New York City medical examiner, who ruled the death a suicide.
The investigation’s conclusion contradicts years of speculation, particularly within conservative and populist circles, that Epstein was killed to protect powerful individuals allegedly connected to his sex trafficking operation. While former federal officials such as Dan Bongino and Kash Patel had previously questioned the suicide narrative, both now appear to have accepted the findings. Bongino, speaking on Fox News in May, stated that he had reviewed the case file and no longer believed Epstein was murdered.
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The DOJ memo also addresses public frustration over the release of documents that failed to reveal additional names or alleged co-conspirators. Critics, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), expressed disappointment over the lack of new disclosures. However, the Justice Department maintains that no credible evidence has emerged to support claims of a broader “client list” or to warrant prosecution of others.
According to the memo, many of the sealed records contain sensitive material related to child sexual abuse, and further disclosure could subject uninvolved individuals to reputational harm. The DOJ and FBI have opted against additional releases, citing the presence of illegal content and the need to protect those not implicated in criminal activity.
While the official investigation is now closed, questions persist regarding Epstein’s connections to high-profile figures, including Donald Trump. Epstein publicly described Trump as a close friend in a 2017 interview, though Trump has repeatedly denied a personal relationship, telling reporters in 2019 that he was “not a fan” and had cut ties with Epstein years earlier.
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