Judge releases purported suicide note attributed to Jeffrey Epstein
A judge has ordered the release of a handwritten note that is claimed to be a suicide note by Jeffrey Epstein. The note's authenticity has not been independently verified. (sources: ft, cbsnews, axios, nbcnews, foxnews)
Federal prosecutors supported the unsealing of a note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein. The document was released by a judge but remains unverified.
- The note was reportedly discovered by Epstein's former cellmate.
- A judge ordered the release of the note on Wednesday.
- The note's authenticity has not been confirmed by independent sources.
Why it matters
The release of the note may provide insight into Epstein's state of mind prior to his death.
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