The Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI have released never-before-seen surveillance footage from the night Jeffrey Epstein died in federal custody, intending to settle lingering conspiracy theories. The video shows the hallway outside Epstein’s cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan on August 9, 2019. According to federal officials, it confirms that no one entered or exited the area between 10:40 PM and 6:30 AM, the window during which Epstein allegedly died by suicide.

However, online viewers quickly noticed a suspicious discrepancy: a full minute of footage is missing. The timestamp skips from 11:58:59 PM to 11:59:59 PM, omitting 59 crucial seconds. The DOJ has yet to address the gap, and critics are demanding further explanation. The release, intended to quiet speculation, has instead reignited public doubt.

In a joint statement, the DOJ and FBI reaffirmed their official stance that Epstein died by suicide, with no credible evidence of foul play, a client list, or high-profile involvement. This echoes recent statements by FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino, both of whom previously questioned the government’s handling of the case but now publicly support the suicide conclusion.

The memo notes that the footage was digitally enhanced for clarity, yet skepticism persists due to the timing and history of security failures at the MCC. The facility has since been closed for “serious operational issues,” including camera malfunctions and falsified logs from the night Epstein died.

Despite the DOJ’s efforts, the missing footage minute has only deepened public mistrust.

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