The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released findings regarding the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
A leaked internal memo reviewed by Axios confirms that federal investigators found no evidence of a client list maintained by Epstein.
This is contrary to widespread speculation that has persisted since his death in 2019.
The comprehensive investigation also conclusively determined that Epstein took his own life in his Manhattan jail cell, backed by enhanced video footage showing no one entered his housing unit during the critical time frame.
FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino revealed that surveillance video from outside Epstein’s jail cell captured 11 hours of footage during the night of his death.
The enhanced video material supports the medical examiner’s original finding that Epstein committed suicide, according to the federal memo.
Epstein was discovered dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
The leaked memo begins with a commitment to transparency, stating that the Department of Justice and FBI conducted an exhaustive review of all investigative materials relating to Epstein.
Federal authorities wanted to ensure the review was thorough and comprehensive, leaving no stone unturned in their examination of the case.
Federal agents reportedly performed digital searches of databases, hard drives and network drives, as well as physical searches of squad areas, locked cabinets, desks and closets where evidence might have been stored.
These comprehensive searches uncovered more than 300 gigabytes of data and physical evidence related to the case.
The recovered files included a large volume of images of Epstein, images and video of victims who were minors or appeared to be minors, and over ten thousand downloaded videos and images of illegal child abuse material.
Federal officials note that the disturbing nature of much of the evidence required specialized teams to handle the sensitive materials properly.
Teams of agents, analysts, attorneys and privacy experts examined the digital and documentary evidence with the goal of providing maximum information to the public while protecting victims.
Much of the discovered material remains under court-ordered sealing, with officials noting that only a fraction would have been made public had Epstein proceeded to trial.
The systematic review revealed no incriminating client list.
This finding directly contradicts numerous theories that have circulated since Epstein’s death, many of which suggested he maintained detailed records of clients.
Federal investigators found no credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his criminal activities.
The investigation also uncovered no evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties, effectively closing the door on further prosecutions related to the case.
The investigation confirmed that Epstein harmed over one thousand victims, each suffering unique trauma from his crimes.
The federal memo emphasizes that protecting these victims remains a top priority for law enforcement agencies, Axios outlined.
Sensitive information relating to these victims is woven throughout the materials, including victim names, physical descriptions, places of birth, associates and employment history.
Officials emphasized that perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither the goal of combating child exploitation nor bringing justice to victims.
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