PULSE POINTS:
❓What Happened: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced the forthcoming release of video footage showing Jeffrey Epstein was alone in his jail cell before his death in 2019.
👥 Who’s Involved: Jeffrey Epstein, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, FBI Director Kash Patel, and unnamed correctional officers.
📍 Where & When: Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York City; Epstein was found dead on August 10, 2019.
💬 Key Quote: “There’s video clear as day, he’s the only person in there and the only person coming out,” said Bongino.
⚠️ Impact: The video aims to address ongoing speculation surrounding Epstein’s death and allegations of foul play.
IN FULL:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino revealed Thursday that the agency plans to release video footage confirming that pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein was alone in his cell before his death in August 2019. Speaking on Fox & Friends, Bongino stated that the footage, recorded outside Epstein’s cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, shows “clear as day” that no one else entered or exited the area.
“There’s video that when you look at it, and we will release it … you’re going to see there’s no one there but him,” Bongino said. He added that the FBI is preparing both an enhanced version and the original footage to ensure transparency.
Epstein, who had extensive connections to influential figures, was found dead on August 10, 2019. His death, ruled a suicide by hanging, came a month after his arrest on federal sex trafficking charges. The incident sparked widespread speculation, with some alleging Epstein was murdered due to his potential knowledge of crimes committed by people in positions of power.
Bongino acknowledged the unusual circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death but maintained that current evidence supports suicide. “There is no DNA, there’s no audio, there’s no fingerprints, there’s no suspects, there’s no accomplices, there’s no tips. There is nothing,” he emphasized.
The FBI’s announcement follows criticism of Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel for previously stating there was “no evidence” to suggest Epstein was murdered. Bongino reiterated the bureau’s willingness to investigate credible leads but said the video evidence strongly supports the conclusion that Epstein acted alone.
Questions remain about Epstein’s removal from suicide watch just days after a prior attempt in July 2019. A Justice Department report indicated that a psychologist approved the decision. Additionally, two guards on duty the night of Epstein’s death reportedly failed to perform routine checks and allegedly fell asleep. A camera that should have captured Epstein’s cell door was reportedly malfunctioning.
