A court in New York has published an alleged suicide note from the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
May 7, 2026, 3:50 amMay 7, 2026, 5:21 a.m
Judge Kenneth M. Karas followed a request from the New York Times, which had previously reported on the letter and asked for the document to be released.
The now published note.Image: x
Its authenticity cannot be independently verified. So far, the document has not been part of the US Department of Justice’s investigation. One of Epstein’s cellmates is said to have found the letter in a comic novel after the sex offender’s first alleged suicide attempt in July 2019, reports the New York Times, citing the fellow inmate. The cellmate is said to have given the letter to his lawyers to refute allegations that he had attacked Epstein.
The document, which is said to have come from the pen of the convicted sex offender, states:
“They investigated me for months – AND FOUND NOTHING!!!”.
It is “a privilege to be able to choose the time to say goodbye.” It goes on to say:
“What am I supposed to do – burst into tears!!”
The author of the letter concludes: “NO FUN” – those are the only underlined words. The document goes on to say, also in capital letters:
The letter does not mention Epstein’s name nor is it signed.
Abuse over years
The multimillionaire Epstein abused numerous young women for years. He also ran an abuse ring in which minors also fell victim. His circle of acquaintances included many influential people, from the USA, but also from Europe and Asia. The current US President Donald Trump was also close friends with Epstein at times, as was former President Bill Clinton.
Almost 20 years ago, allegations first came to court and Epstein pleaded guilty to certain counts. Years later, the case was reopened and the multimillionaire was arrested again. Even before a possible further verdict could be made, the financier died in his prison cell on August 10, 2019 at the age of 66. The autopsy report listed suicide as the cause of death. However, this portrayal is questioned by critics. For example, Epstein’s brother Mark is convinced that he did not leave his life voluntarily. (sda/dpa/con)