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NewsBreitbartMay 7, 2026United States

Federal Judge Releases Alleged Suicide Note from Jeffrey Epstein

A federal judge has unsealed a document allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein during a prior suicide attempt at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. The note, which has not been authenticated, was released following a petition by The New York Times.

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Why It Matters

The release of this document provides new, unverified evidence regarding the state of mind of a high-profile defendant during his incarceration, following a legal petition to unseal records previously held under .

Key Facts

  • A federal judge unsealed a document allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday.
  • The note was written during a suicide attempt that occurred weeks before Epstein's death.
  • The note claims Epstein was investigated for months and that investigators found nothing.
  • The note references charges dating back 15 years.
  • Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein's former cellmate, claims he found the note in a graphic novel after Epstein was removed from the cell.
  • Epstein previously alleged that Tartaglione attacked him, a claim Tartaglione denies.
  • The note was previously held under a court seal due to a legal dispute involving Tartaglione's lawyers.
  • The New York Times has not authenticated the note.
  • The note contains phrases similar to those found in emails and a separate note written by Epstein.
  • The document was placed on the court docket in White Plains, N.Y.

Who's Mentioned

organizationJustice Department“Federal agency that released millions of pages related to Epstein.”locationMetropolitan Correctional Center“The jail where Epstein was held.”personKenneth M. Karas“Federal District Court Judge who ordered the note unsealed.”personNicholas Tartaglione“Epstein's former cellmate who claims to have found the note.”organizationThe New York Times“Media outlet that petitioned the court to release the document.”personJeffrey Epstein“Convicted sex offender and author of the alleged note.”