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The Digest:

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), under the Trump administration, have reportedly concluded that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein did not keep a blackmail "client list" and that his 2019 death was, in fact, a suicide, not a murder. This new report aims to quash persistent conspiracy theories, including those linking powerful figures like Donald Trump to Epstein's alleged activities

Key Points:
  • FBI report debunks Jeffrey Epstein's "client list" theory.
  • The report concludes Epstein's 2019 death was suicide, not murder.
  • No further charges will be filed against individuals linked to the case.
  • Epstein's former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is serving a 20-year sentence.
  • Questions persisted due to Trump's past acquaintance with Epstein.
  • The Trump administration plans to release prison footage supporting the suicide conclusion.
  • The memo found no credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals.
The release of this new report by the Trump administration directly contradicts widespread conspiracy theories, marking an official attempt to close the book on a highly controversial case.

Sources: Times, NDTV