DOJ Releases 11-Hour Epstein Jail Footage Supporting Suicide Finding

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI released nearly 11 hours of surveillance footage from inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center to support the conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019, dismissing conspiracy theories of murder, blackmail, or a secret client list. The released video shows Epstein briefly being escorted to his cell and being locked inside, with officials stating that any activity near his cell would have been captured by cameras. Despite these assertions, viewers and online researchers quickly noticed a missing one-minute gap in the footage from 11:58:59 PM to 11:59:59 PM, which has reignited suspicions and doubts about the official narrative. The DOJ memo emphasized no evidence was found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals or maintained an incriminating client list, countering popular claims. The release has faced criticism from conservative figures and conspiracy theorists who accuse the agencies of withholding information or covering up foul play. The FBI leadership under President Trump continues to stand by the suicide ruling while refusing to release additional Epstein records.