Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Cellmate Tried to Kill Him 18 Days Before Death, Documents Show

Epstein's Final Weeks and Cellmate Allegation

• 📌 In July 2019, 18 days before his death, prison officials found Jeffrey Epstein in his cell in a fetal position with a makeshift rope around his neck.
• 💬 Initially, Epstein told jail staff he believed his cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, had tried to kill him.
• ⚠️ He later became less certain, stating he wouldn't attempt suicide and didn't remember what happened, while Tartaglione has consistently denied involvement and claimed he may have saved Epstein's life.

Official Investigations and Conspiracy Theories

• ⚖️ This incident was cited by authorities as evidence supporting their conclusion that Epstein committed suicide.
• 🏛️ Former Attorney General Bill Barr's deposition transcript, released recently, also referred to the incident as an attempted suicide.
• 🔍 The reporting highlights instances where details of the investigation into Epstein's death have been overlooked, fueling conspiracy theories.
• 📝 Epstein was brought before a disciplinary board for self-mutilation, but authorities later cited the incident as an attempted suicide, raising questions about the investigation's thoroughness.