- DOJ claims Epstein died by suicide and insists there’s no client list or blackmail evidence.
- FBI video review claims no one entered Epstein’s cell block the night of his death.
- Officials stand firm, but skepticism remains, with critics pointing to missing footage and unanswered questions.
The Department of Justice released a memo Monday stating that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide and did not keep a “client list,” closing the door on one of the most talked-about “conspiracy theories” in recent years.
“After a thorough investigation, FBI investigators concluded that Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City on August 10, 2019,” the memo reads. “This conclusion is consistent with previous findings.”
The FBI says enhanced video footage confirms no one entered or exited Epstein’s cell block during the time of his death. “From the time Epstein was locked in his cell at around 10:40 p.m. on August 9, 2019, until around 6:30 a.m. the next morning, nobody entered any of the tiers in the SHU,” the memo said.
It also pushes back against claims Epstein had a hidden blackmail list of powerful clients. “This systematic review revealed no incriminating ‘client list.’ There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals.”
The release comes amid ongoing interest from Trump supporters and critics alike, who have long questioned the official narrative. Even some Trump-appointed officials like FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino have previously expressed doubt—but Bongino changed his tune after reviewing the files, saying, “He killed himself… I’ve seen the whole file.”
Still, not everyone is convinced. Conservative commentator Bennie Johnson claimed footage was missing a full minute. Others remain skeptical, especially after past DOJ efforts failed to produce new information.
While Attorney General Pam Bondi previously opened Epstein records to select reviewers, that move drew criticism for lacking substance.
For now, the DOJ and FBI are standing firm: no cover-up, no client list, and no further details coming. But in the court of public opinion, questions may linger.