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Judge Unseals Purported Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note

May 7, 2026

Summary

A federal judge unsealed a purported suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, which included the line "Time to say goodbye." The note was released as part of legal proceedings for Epstein's cellmate, who claimed to have found it after a suspected suicide attempt.

How coverage differs

Coverage of Judge Unseals Purported Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note varies across outlets, with differing emphasis on key aspects of the story.

  • Left: Epstein's alleged suicide note fuels skepticism, demands further scrutiny Left-leaning outlets report on the federal judge's unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note, focusing on its content and the legal context. They highlight the note's release as a development in the ongoing proceedings for Epstein's cellmate, who claimed to have found it.
  • Center: Judge releases purported Epstein suicide note in cellmate's legal case Center outlets report that a federal judge unsealed a purported suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, detailing its release as part of legal proceedings for his cellmate. They neutrally present the event, including the note's content and the circumstances of its discovery.
  • Right: Epstein's alleged suicide note unsealed, fueling ongoing speculation Right-leaning outlets focus on the New York judge's release of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note, emphasizing its purported nature. They highlight the note's content, including the line 'Time to say goodbye,' within the context of the ongoing legal proceedings for his cellmate.

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  • Possible Epstein suicide note released

Center

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  • Purported Epstein suicide note released by judge
  • Purported Epstein suicide note unsealed by US judge

Right

  • New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note

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  • Judge Releases Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note

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