DOJ Email Suggests Epstein's Death Was Investigated as 'Murder'

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A newly surfaced email from a Justice Department attorney appears to refer to an 'investigation into the murder of Jeffrey Epstein,' suggesting his death may have been looked into as a potential homicide long after officials declared it a suicide. The email, dated June 2020 during Donald Trump's presidency, comes amid lingering questions about the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death in a New York City jail cell in 2019.

Why it matters

Epstein's death has been shrouded in controversy, with numerous inconsistencies and security lapses at the jail where he was held fueling speculation that his purported suicide may not have been what it seemed. This email adds to the growing body of evidence that casts doubt on the official narrative and indicates authorities may have investigated alternative scenarios.

The details

The email, which has been redacted to conceal the sender and recipient, shows an individual identifying themselves as an 'AUSA in EDNY' - likely an assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of New York - referring to a supposed 'investigation into the murder of Jeffrey Epstein.' It suggests the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) had signed a confidentiality agreement related to this investigation.

• Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell on August 10, 2019.
• New York City's Chief Medical Examiner ruled Epstein's death a suicide by hanging six days later, on August 16, 2019.
• The email in question is dated June 11, 2020, during Donald Trump's first term as president.

What’s next

The Department of Justice has not yet commented on the newly surfaced email, and it remains unclear if any further investigation into Epstein's death as a potential murder was ever conducted.