A US federal judge has decided to release a note that was reportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein before his death in 2019.
The document was allegedly found by his cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, during Epstein's earlier suicide attempt.
Note content
The note is short and – as we read – without any signs of remorse. Contains references to the investigation and comments on its situation.
“They checked me for months – they found NOTHING! (…) It's a real pleasure to be able to choose the moment to say goodbye. What should I do – burst into tears?! THERE IS NO JOY IN IT. IT'S NOT WORTH IT!” – we read in the note.
Epstein's alleged letter
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Doubts surrounding authenticity
Although the document was disclosed, its authenticity has not been clearly confirmed. According to reports, it was found in a book in Epstein's cell.
This is another element of the case that has been the subject of numerous controversies and speculations for years.
Jeffrey Epstein's death was officially ruled a suicide by the New York City Medical Examiner.
Nevertheless, many doubts and conspiracy theories have arisen around the circumstances of his death – mainly due to his connections with influential people from around the world. According to public opinion polls, most Americans do not believe that Epstein committed suicide.
More documents and political repercussions
Since the end of last year, the US Department of Justice has been publishing further materials related to Epstein's case, revealing new details about his contacts with political and business elites.
The case also has a political dimension. Donald Trump initially opposed the disclosure of some of the documents, which caused tensions even within his own political base.
The controversy surrounding the Epstein case has contributed to a decline in support for Trump and puts Republicans in a difficult situation before the Congressional elections, as the Financial Times writes.
