Federal Judge Unseals Epstein’s Alleged Suicide Note

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the public release of an alleged suicide note connected to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, adding another controversial chapter to the long-running saga surrounding Epstein’s death in federal custody.

The handwritten document had remained sealed for years as part of a separate criminal proceeding involving Epstein’s former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione. Tartaglione previously claimed he discovered the note weeks before Epstein’s death in 2019, according to reporting from The Daily Caller.

The note reportedly surfaced after Epstein was earlier found injured and unresponsive inside his jail cell during the summer of 2019 — an incident that immediately fueled speculation and questions about the conditions surrounding his detention.

Less than a week after the note’s existence became publicly known, the document itself was formally unsealed and circulated online.

According to published reports, the handwritten note states:

“They investigated me for months — found NOTHING,” the note appears to read. “So 16 year old charges [illegible]. It is a treat to be able to choose [illegible] to say goodbye. Watcha want me to do [illegible] out cryin!! NO FUN — NOT WORTH IT!!”

The authenticity of the note has not been independently verified, and questions remain regarding both its origin and the circumstances surrounding its discovery. Nevertheless, the document’s existence is likely to intensify public scrutiny over the final weeks of Epstein’s life.

Records cited in various reports indicate that Epstein initially accused Tartaglione of assaulting him while they shared a cell in federal custody. However, Bureau of Prisons records later showed Epstein telling officials he had “never had any issues” with Tartaglione and felt comfortable remaining housed with him.

Those conflicting accounts have continued fueling debate about what truly occurred inside the Manhattan detention facility before Epstein’s death.

Federal authorities ruled Epstein’s death a suicide after he was discovered dead in his jail cell in August 2019. Despite the official ruling, the case has remained the subject of enormous public skepticism, widespread speculation, and ongoing demands for transparency due to Epstein’s powerful political, financial, and celebrity connections.

The renewed attention surrounding the case also comes as Alan Dershowitz publicly called for additional congressional investigations into Epstein’s death and the broader handling of the case.

Speaking during an interview on Newsmax, Dershowitz argued that Congress should conduct public hearings and release all remaining documents connected to Epstein.

“You know, again, let’s have a public hearing, but let’s name these accusers,” Dershowitz said. “These accusers have no right to accuse and then hide behind anonymity.”

Dershowitz also referenced former President Bill Clinton while discussing previously released Epstein-related materials.

“Clinton’s name is on the list,” Dershowitz argued. “It says Bill Clinton, not a victim in Epstein’s case, claimed she was invited to an orgy with Clinton but did not attend.”

Dershowitz insisted the public deserves full transparency regarding the Epstein investigation, warning that continued secrecy would only deepen suspicions and public distrust.

At the center of the latest developments is former prison guard Tova Noel, who previously faced scrutiny after being accused of failing to properly monitor Epstein before his death. Noel is expected to testify before congressional investigators as lawmakers continue examining the circumstances surrounding the case.

Although Dershowitz was no longer representing Epstein during his final criminal prosecution in 2019, his comments reflect the continuing political and public fascination with a case that remains one of the most controversial and heavily scrutinized scandals in modern American history.

The release of the alleged note is unlikely to settle lingering questions. Instead, it may further intensify calls for broader investigations into Epstein’s network, his connections to powerful figures, and the unanswered issues surrounding his death in federal custody.