Independent forensic experts have discovered that nearly three minutes of surveillance footage from the hallway near Jeffrey Epstein’s jail cell are missing. Analysts also determined that the video released to the public had been edited, combining at least two separate clips into one.
Government Maintains Footage Is Complete and Untampered
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI recently released the surveillance video, reiterating their original conclusion that Epstein died by suicide in 2019. According to their review, no one entered or exited the unit where Epstein was held between 10:40 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. the following morning.
However, independent analysts found discrepancies. One of the original video files is nearly three minutes longer than the released version. Metadata shows the final footage was repeatedly re-saved and re-exported on May 23, 2025 over five years after Epstein’s death.
Officials had previously acknowledged a one-minute gap in the recording between 11:58:58 p.m. and 12:00:00 a.m., attributing it to a routine system reset. But this newly identified time discrepancy indicates that more footage might be missing.
Controversy Grows Amid Political Reactions and Public Distrust
The latest findings have intensified public doubt and political controversy. Skepticism grew further after the DOJ claimed that no incriminating client list linked to Epstein existed. This announcement sparked anger among conspiracy theorists and supporters of former President Donald Trump.
In response, Trump took to Truth Social, denouncing the renewed scrutiny as part of what he called the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” He also distanced himself from previous allies who questioned him, declaring, “I don’t want their support anymore.”