The ‘Epstein’s Suicide’ Video in the Latest DOJ Release Isn’t What It Seems

An unlabeled video from the most recent release of Jeffrey Epstein files from the Department of Justice is circulating on social media. While the 12-second video purports to show Epstein’s suicide in his prison cell, the preceding document in the production makes clear that it did not originate from the DOJ itself.

“Came across a purported video of Epstein’s suicide (leaked by anonymous source),” the email reads, referencing an attachment and linking to a Google Drive file. “Is this real???”