Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note unsealed by federal judge in cellmate's case

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A federal judge in New York has ordered the release of a purported suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein to his then-cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, siding with The New York Times in a request to unseal the document.

The note had been filed under seal as part of Tartaglione’s case, in which the former police officer was convicted of multiple murders.

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U.S. District Judge Kenneth Karas ruled the document should be made public, finding no sufficient reason to keep it sealed.

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In the handwritten note, Epstein appears to reference past investigations and expresses frustration, writing in part, "They investigated me for months – found nothing!!!" and "Time to say goodbye." Portions of the note are difficult to read.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

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