Judge Releases Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note

Published: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:23 am

Judge Releases Alleged Epstein Suicide Note

A federal judge has released a document purported to be a suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. The note, which had been sealed for years, was made public on Wednesday by Judge Kenneth M. Karas. The judge's decision followed a petition from *The New York Times* to unseal the document.

The note, allegedly discovered by Epstein's cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, shortly after a previous suicide attempt, suggests Epstein's innocence without explicitly stating it. The note begins with the phrase "FOUND NOTHING!!!" and references charges dating back 15 years. It continues with a statement about choosing the time to say goodbye and concludes with the underlined words "NOT WORTH IT!!!"

Tartaglione, who was Epstein's cellmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Lower Manhattan, reportedly found the note in a graphic novel. Epstein had been removed from the cell following a previous suicide attempt. Tartaglione stated he found the note after opening the book.

The *Times* has not authenticated the note. The note contains phrases Epstein had previously used in emails, including "bust out cryin" and "No fun." These phrases also appeared in a separate note found in Epstein's jail cell at the time of his death.

The release of the note comes after the Justice Department released millions of pages of documents related to Epstein. The note became part of a legal dispute among Tartaglione's lawyers, with related documents initially sealed to protect attorney-client privilege.

BNN's Perspective:

The release of this alleged suicide note, while unauthenticated, adds another layer to the complex narrative surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death. The note's contents, if genuine, offer a glimpse into Epstein's state of mind and his perspective on the charges against him. The fact that the note was found by his cellmate, and the subsequent legal disputes, further complicates the story. It is important to remember that the note has not been verified, and the public should approach it with caution.

Keywords: Jeffrey Epstein, suicide note, Judge Kenneth M. Karas, Nicholas Tartaglione, Metropolitan Correctional Center, unsealed, The New York Times, legal dispute, attorney-client privilege, Justice Department

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