Claim Emerges from Former Inmate
A purported suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly discovered by his former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, following an earlier suicide attempt in 2019. The note is now sealed within Tartaglione’s criminal case file.
Discovered After Initial Jail Incident
According to reports, Tartaglione said he found the note in July 2019, shortly after Epstein was discovered injured in his Manhattan jail cell with what officials described as a possible suicide attempt. Epstein died by suicide weeks later, on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Contents of the Alleged Note
Tartaglione previously described the note as handwritten on yellow legal paper and hidden inside a book. He claimed it included references to federal investigations and ended with a phrase suggesting farewell, though its authenticity has not been independently confirmed.
Legal Battle Over Sealed Evidence
The document remains under seal, but The New York Times has petitioned a federal judge to make it public. A court deadline has been set for responses to the request, as legal teams weigh whether the note should be released.
Questions Remain
Federal prosecutors have said they were not aware of any suicide note, though internal Justice Department records reportedly reference its existence. Tartaglione’s attorney declined to comment, citing the sealed nature of the case.
Ongoing Scrutiny of Epstein Case
Epstein’s death has continued to draw intense public and legal scrutiny, with new details — including this alleged note — raising further questions about the circumstances surrounding his final days in custody.
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