Epstein’s possible suicide note hidden from public view
A possible suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein while in a Manhattan jail has remained sealed in a New York courthouse for nearly seven years. The note, reportedly discovered by Epstein's cellmate after an earlier suicide attempt, was later sealed as part of the cellmate's criminal case. The New York Times has petitioned to unseal the note, which could offer insight into Epstein's mental state before his death.
- ▪A suicide note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein was discovered by his cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione after Epstein was found unresponsive in July 2019.
- ▪The note was sealed by a federal judge as part of Tartaglione's criminal case, limiting access to investigators examining Epstein's death.
- ▪The New York Times filed a petition to unseal the note, which Tartaglione recalled contained the phrase 'time to say goodbye'.
- ▪Despite millions of pages of Epstein-related documents being released since December, the note has not been made public.
- ▪The Justice Department stated it conducted an exhaustive search for Epstein records but has not seen the note.
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