Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide, had no ‘client list,’ FBI and DOJ find

The FBI and Department of Justice have concluded that Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in jail nearly six years ago, committed suicide. A report detailed a memo from these federal law enforcement agencies finding no evidence that Epstein blackmailed powerful figures or kept a client list. The memo also stated there was no indication he was murdered in his Manhattan jail cell. FBI officials had previously insisted Epstein committed suicide, a conclusion now reportedly backed by video footage. The FBI and DOJ's memo follows a slow release of some Epstein files to the public. Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously released a first phase of files with little new information. The slow release had prompted backlash, with some officials expressing interest in evidence of blackmail. The agencies signaled in the memo that no more files will be released, citing sensitive information related to victims and unfounded theories about Epstein. The determination is that no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted.