Jeffrey Epstein's Purported Suicide Note Released by Judge
Summary
A federal judge released a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein, which his former cellmate claimed to have found after Epstein's first suspected suicide attempt in July 2019. The handwritten note, which includes the line 'Time to say goodbye,' was unsealed in connection with the cellmate's case.
How coverage differs
Left outlets highlight “Time to say goodbye” as a new development in Epstein's death scrutiny, while right outlets emphasize the “scrawled” note's content like “No fun” to imply a deeper narrative.
- Left: Judge releases Epstein's alleged suicide note, revealing final words Left-leaning outlets report on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note by a New York judge, often highlighting the specific phrase 'Time to say goodbye.' They frame the note's unsealing as a new development in the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's death and the circumstances surrounding it.
- Center: Federal judge unseals Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note Center outlets factually report the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note by a US judge, noting its discovery by a former cellmate after a July 2019 incident. They present the note's content, such as 'Time to say goodbye,' as part of the official record without further speculation.
- Right: Long-sealed Epstein suicide note finally revealed by federal judge Right-leaning outlets emphasize the long-awaited release of Jeffrey Epstein's 'scrawled' suicide note, focusing on its content like 'No fun. Not worth it.' They often imply a deeper narrative surrounding his death, drawing attention to the note's details and its potential implications.