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Federal Judge Unseals Purported Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note

May 7, 2026

Summary

A New York judge unsealed a purported suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, which was submitted by lawyers for his cellmate. The handwritten note, scrawled on a yellow legal pad, allegedly stated, "Time to say goodbye."

How coverage differs

Left outlets highlight the alleged content of Epstein's suicide note, emphasizing “Time to say goodbye,” while right outlets focus on the judge's unsealing action within his cellmate's case.

  • Left: Judicial order unseals Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note for public Left-leaning outlets prominently feature the alleged content of Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note, highlighting the phrase 'Time to say goodbye.' They emphasize the unsealing of this document by a federal judge as a key development in the case.
  • Center: Court unseals alleged Epstein suicide note during cellmate's case Center outlets neutrally report that a federal judge unsealed a purported suicide note attributed to Jeffrey Epstein. They focus on the judicial action and the document's release without delving into its specific content or broader implications.
  • Right: Epstein's alleged suicide note unsealed, revealing ‘Time to say goodbye Right-leaning outlets report the federal judge's action to unseal Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note, emphasizing its release in the context of his cellmate's ongoing case. They focus on the judicial process and the document's existence rather than its specific alleged content.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • 'Time to say goodbye,' Epstein allegedly wrote in purported suicide note
  • Judge releases possible Jeffrey Epstein suicide note
  • Judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note - CNN

Center

  • Judge Unseals Purported Epstein Suicide Note
  • Purported Epstein suicide note released by judge

Right

  • New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note
  • Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note unsealed by federal judge in cellmate's case

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