FBI responds to Epstein conspiracy theories after full case file review

FBI leaders Dan Bongino and Kash Patel confirm Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, denying any evidence of foul play.

Top FBI officials have confirmed that Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 death was a suicide, following a full review of the case files.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Director Kash Patel stated there is no evidence to suggest foul play in Epstein’s death at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York.

“I have reviewed the case. Jeffrey Epstein killed himself. There’s no evidence in the case file indicating otherwise,” Bongino said in a statement posted on X. Patel echoed the conclusion, stating during a Fox News interview, “You know a suicide when you see one, and that’s what that was.”

Epstein, a financier facing federal charges for sex trafficking, was found dead in his jail cell on August 10, 2019. His death prompted widespread speculation and conspiracy theories, particularly due to his high-profile connections. Jail protocol failures on the day of his death — including guards sleeping on duty and malfunctioning security cameras — further fueled public suspicion.

While the New York City medical examiner ruled the cause of death as suicide by hanging, Epstein’s family hired forensic pathologist Michael Baden, who suggested the injuries indicated possible homicide. However, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson stood by the original ruling.

Patel and Bongino also hinted at forthcoming transparency efforts within the FBI, promising document releases on politically sensitive investigations, including the Trump-Russia probe and the January 6 Capitol riot.

Their statements aim to reaffirm public confidence in the agency’s findings and counter ongoing conspiracy narratives surrounding Epstein’s death.