Christine Drews Sieger
A newly released Epstein document has renewed scrutiny of the chaotic final weeks before his death in prison.
An old document from Jeffrey Epstein’s time in prison has now been made public
The case is not only about the note itself, but also about the chaotic events in the weeks before his death.
The cell discovery
Although several years have passed since Epstein died in his jail cell in New York, a newly discussed note was only made public on Wednesday by a federal judge, The Guardian reported.
The noted is allegedly from an unsuccesful suicide attempt by Epstein and was found by his cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione.
The note read: “They investigated me for months — FOUND NOTHING!!!” It continued: “It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say goodbye. Watcha want me to do — Bust out cryin!! NO FUN – NOT WORTH IT!!”
Unconfirmed author
It was The New York Times that first reported on the existance of the alleged suicide note, and it was released after the outlet requested a court in New York to make it public
It is still unclear whether Epstein or another inmate wrote the note, as it was unsigned, The Guardian reports.
Due to Epstein allegedly told the prison officials, that Tartaglione attacked him, Tartaglione gave the note to his lawyers, in case Epstein made accusations against him, The Guardian reported.
Epstein was being held at the 12-story Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. The jail had previously faced heavy criticism, with conditions described as dirty and violent, and with shortages of staff and resources, according to BBC.
Sealed evidence
New York City’s medical examiner concluded that Epstein died by suicide.
Epstein’s connections to powerful and wealthy people have kept theories and speculation alive long after his death.
This has especially applied to his relationship with President Donald Trump, who was reportedly once part of Epstein’s social circle. Both of their names have appeared together in several documents released as part of the Epstein files, according to CNN.
Sources: The Guardian, The New York Times, BBC, CNN
