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Epstein Letter

A federal judge released a suicide note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein, which was sealed as part of his cellmate’s criminal case. The note, discovered in July 2019, expressed Epstein’s frustration over being investigated for months without charges and concluded with “not worth it.” The note was made public after the New York Times petitioned the court. The document, which included phrases Epstein used in emails, remained hidden despite the release of millions of Epstein-related documents. The conversation also touched on the cultural significance of hand gestures in Italian and American contexts, referencing Marlon Brando’s performance in “The Godfather.”

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