The Department of Justice and FBI have concluded that Jeffrey Epstein did not keep a “client list” and died by suicide while in federal custody. The findings come from a memo obtained by Axios and detailed in two separate reports published Sunday.
The internal review reportedly included more than 300 gigabytes of digital files and over 10 hours of surveillance footage. Investigators found no evidence that Epstein blackmailed powerful individuals or kept a list of high-profile clients.
“This systematic review revealed no incriminating ‘client list,’” the memo states. “There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals.”
Agents uncovered a massive trove of illegal material, including images and videos of minors. However, the DOJ said there was no reason to launch new investigations against uncharged individuals. Most of the evidence remains sealed by court order. The memo says this is to protect victims, not to shield any third parties.
The conclusions push back against years of speculation. Many have long believed Epstein was murdered to protect elites connected to his sex-trafficking operation. But FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says the agency has the video proof.
“He’s the only person in there and the only person coming out. You can see it,” Bongino said in May. He confirmed that the footage matches the official medical examiner’s ruling that Epstein committed suicide.
No further charges are expected. Ghislaine Maxwell remains the only person besides Epstein to face prosecution. She is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and related crimes.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he never visited Epstein’s private island. In April, Trump said he would speak with Attorney General Pam Bondi before releasing additional Epstein documents. During his campaign, he promised to unmask “a lot of people” who were tied to Epstein.
Earlier this year, the DOJ released a portion of Epstein’s contact list. The document included names like Alec Baldwin, Mick Jagger, and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Critics said the release offered little new information. The list did not confirm any illegal activity by those named.
Epstein died in 2019, just 36 days after being arrested. His sudden death triggered widespread conspiracy theories. His family hired a private pathologist, who claimed the injuries pointed to homicide. The DOJ and FBI now say there’s no credible evidence to support that.
Officials also said they will not release child pornography or other sensitive materials from the case. The sealed files include details about more than 1,000 victims. These details include names, birthplaces, jobs, and physical descriptions.
In February, the DOJ released the first batch of Epstein files. That drop was criticized for revealing almost nothing new. It did not tie any additional public figures to criminal activity.
The new memo appears aimed at ending the speculation. But whether it will stop the questions is another matter.