DOJ releases new footage of Epstein's final hours
The footage, which originates from the Metropolitan Correctional Facility's Special Housing Unit in Manhattan, shows activity Aug. 9, 2019, late at night through to the early morning of the following day.
It provides visual evidence that no individuals entered the area where Epstein's cell was located during this time.
Video footage disseminates details
This extensive video collection was released in two versions: a basic or "raw" format and a more refined "enhanced" format. The enhanced version, adjusted by the FBI, offers improved clarity for viewing purposes.
Both versions substantiate the FBI's analysis that no one was present on the tier housing Epstein's cell during the critical time window. From approximately 10:40 p.m. on Aug. 9 until early morning on Aug. 10, the footage confirms the absence of outside interference.
This visualization aligns with conclusions drawn by the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, solidifying the ruling of suicide, initially pronounced in 2019.
DOJ says no new evidence
In conjunction with the video release, the Department of Justice published a memo outlining its investigative conclusions. The memo explicitly refutes the existence of any "client list" attributed to Epstein.
Furthermore, it dismisses allegations of blackmail against high-profile individuals, a narrative that has circulated widely posthumously. "This systematic review revealed no incriminating ‘client list,’" the memo reveals.
Clarifying further, the document states that no evidence was found to support investigations against uncharged individuals. Comprehensive analysis of over 300 gigabytes of data also yielded no incriminating findings, according to the DOJ.
FBI confirms findings
According to the memo, “anyone entering or attempting to enter” the restricted tier would have been observed by the surveillance system.
The FBI’s diligent review verified the footage's integrity, ensuring the at nobody overlooked potentially nefarious activity.
The Justice Department's conclusion, which corroborates findings by other investigative bodies, places a definitive point on discussions regarding Epstein's demise.
“No credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals,” the memo adds.
This statement is pivotal, as it addresses and negates numerous conspiracy theories that arose following Epstein’s death on Aug. 10, 2019.
Public reactions pour in
The release of this video has reignited public interest in the circumstances surrounding the high-profile inmate’s death. However, the DOJ hopes this will quell ongoing speculation and conspiracy theories.
Former radio host-turned-FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has stated that the footage is clear: “Epstein is the only person in there and the only person coming out.” His comments underscore the transparency provided by the new video evidence.
The Department of Justice aims to use this release as a transparency tool to settle lingering doubts, relying on the visual evidence to corroborate official findings.