Overview

• A joint memorandum from the FBI and Justice Department issued on July 7, 2025, reaffirmed that Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 death in a federal lockup was the result of suicide.
• Federal investigators concluded there was no evidence of a covert client list used for blackmail in Epstein’s case.
• Review of Metropolitan Correctional Center security footage confirmed no one entered Epstein’s cell before he hanged himself.
• The Justice Department determined there was insufficient evidence to pursue investigations or charges against any third parties linked to Epstein.
• Additional case records will remain sealed under a decision to safeguard victim privacy and prioritize efforts against child exploitation.