Trending Now - Judge Unseals Alleged Suicide Note From Jeffrey Epstein
WHO:
NPR - Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein's former cellmate, claimed he discovered the note while sharing a cell with Epstein.
NPR - Bruce Barket, one of Tartaglione's lawyers, stated he believes the note to be genuine but did not officially authenticate it.
CNN - Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, is the subject of the unsealed document.
CNN - District Judge Kenneth Karas of the Southern District of New York ordered the release of the note.
CNN - The New York Times requested the unsealing of the note.
WHAT:
NPR - Tartaglione said he was in the cell when Epstein allegedly tried to hang himself the first time and "woke up and saved him by performing CPR."
NPR - Tartaglione discovered Epstein's note in one of his books after the first suicide attempt.
ABC News - The note allegedly includes the phrase, "Time to say goodbye," which is a new detail not previously mentioned.
NBC News - The note reportedly states, “they investigated me for months - found nothing” and “time to say goodbye,” which adds a new phrasing detail.
CBS News - The note was described as "barely legible" and was released as part of a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate.
Boston.com News - The note concludes with the underlined phrase, “NO FUN – NOT WORTH IT!!”
The Washington Post - The note had been kept under court seal for years as controversy persisted over Epstein's 2019 death in custody while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
CNN - The note is described as unverified and undated.
CNN - The note includes the phrase, “They investigated me for month – found NOTHING!!!” and “It is a treat to be able to chose ones time to say goodbye.”
NBC News - The note reportedly states, “they investigated me for months - found nothing” and “time to say goodbye.”
Fox News - The note was released as part of a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate.
CBS News - A former cellmate claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
CNN - The note includes the phrases, “It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say goodbye” and “NO FUN – NOT WORTH IT!!”
CNN - A purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein was unsealed by a federal judge.
NBC News - The note states, “they investigated me for months - found nothing” and “time to say goodbye.”
ABC News - The note allegedly includes the phrase, "Time to say goodbye."
Fox News - The note was released as part of a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate.
WHERE:
CNN - The note was found in a New York jail where Epstein died.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The letter was released on Wednesday, May 6, following a New York court order request by The New York Times.
CNN - The note was unsealed on a Wednesday, though the specific date is not provided.
CBS News - Epstein died by suicide in 2019.
WHY:
NPR - The Department of Justice indicated it has no knowledge of the accuracy of Tartaglione's claims regarding the note.
CNN - The Justice Department indicated it did not know if the purported note is legitimate.
CNN - The Justice Department stated, “There appears to be a strong public interest in the circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death as described in the unsealing motion.”
CNN - The Justice Department released millions of documents related to Epstein after Congress passed a transparency bill last fall.
CNN - The Justice Department indicated there is a strong public interest in the circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death.
HOW:
NPR - Judge Kenneth Karas ordered all parties, including Tartaglione's lawyers and the Department of Justice, to propose redactions to the filings within one week.
CBS News - The note was released as part of a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate, which is a reiteration but emphasizes the context of the release.
CNN - The note was placed on the court docket in the case of a former cellmate who claimed to have found it, amid ongoing interest in the so-called Epstein files and federal investigations into his activities.
NBC News - The note was unsealed as part of a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate who claimed to have found it.
CNN - The note was placed on the court docket in the case of a former cellmate who claimed to have found it.
CNN - The unsealing of the note followed a request from The New York Times.
(UPDATED May 7, 2026 23:16 UTC)
Nicholas Tartaglione, who was Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate, claims he found a note written by Epstein while they were sharing a cell, and his lawyer, Bruce Barket, believes the note is genuine but has not officially authenticated it. Tartaglione also recounted how he was present during Epstein's first suicide attempt and performed CPR to save him, discovering the note in one of Epstein's books afterward. In response to these developments, Judge Kenneth Karas has ordered all parties involved, including Tartaglione's lawyers and the Department of Justice, to propose redactions to the filings within one week.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 15:43 UTC)
A newly released note connected to a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate includes the phrase, "Time to say goodbye," which adds a fresh detail to the ongoing investigation. Reports indicate that the note also states, “they investigated me for months - found nothing,” further emphasizing the sentiments expressed. This information has emerged as part of the legal proceedings surrounding the case, shedding light on the circumstances involved.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 13:28 UTC)
A barely legible note has been released as part of a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate, drawing significant attention amid ongoing investigations into his activities. The note, which has been placed on the court docket, concludes with the emphatic phrase, “NO FUN – NOT WORTH IT!!” This development comes as interest in the so-called Epstein files continues to grow.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 09:47 UTC)
A letter related to Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 death in custody has been released following a court order requested by The New York Times. This note had been kept under seal for years due to ongoing controversy surrounding Epstein's case, which involved serious charges of sex trafficking. The release of the letter took place on Wednesday, May 6, and has drawn significant attention from various media outlets.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 05:56 UTC)
A note that is described as unverified and undated has surfaced, reportedly containing the phrases, “They investigated me for months – found NOTHING!!!” and “It is a treat to be able to choose one's time to say goodbye.” This note was released as part of a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate, and the Justice Department has expressed uncertainty about its legitimacy. They also noted a strong public interest in the circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death, as highlighted in the unsealing motion.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 04:11 UTC)
A note allegedly written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt has surfaced, with a former cellmate claiming to have found it. The note contains striking phrases such as, “It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say goodbye” and “NO FUN – NOT WORTH IT!!” This development comes as the Justice Department released millions of documents related to Epstein, following the passage of a transparency bill by Congress last fall, and the note was unsealed as part of a criminal case involving the cellmate.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 01:28 UTC)
A federal judge has unsealed a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, which was found in a New York jail where he died. The note, which states, “they investigated me for months - found nothing” and “time to say goodbye,” was released as part of a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate, following a request from The New York Times. The Justice Department has emphasized the strong public interest in the circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death.