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Jezebel | No Biggie! DOJ’s Search for Epstein Files Apparently Missed this Little ‘Suicide Note’ Detail by Danielle Han AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The New York Times has asked a judge to unseal a previously unreported suicide note that Jeffrey Epstein allegedly wrote a month before his death, a detail that adds another layer to the lingering mystery surrounding his 2019 prison suicide. The note, allegedly discovered by Epstein’s former cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione—a convicted murder‑for‑hire who claims innocence—was said to be hidden inside a graphic novel on a yellow legal pad and to mention investigators finding “nothing” and a “time to say goodbye.” Tartaglione reportedly gave the note to his lawyers, where it was authenticated, but a Justice Department spokesperson says the agency has never seen such a document and it was not part of the DOJ’s investigations. The effort to release all Epstein‑related files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act has already faced lawsuits and criticism for missing or erroneous records, and the possible existence of the note underscores how many pieces of the case may still be hidden from the public. Read more: https://www.jezebel.com/epstein-files-jeffrey-epstein-suicide-note-doj-discovery-contents-hidden-secret-nicholas-tartaglione #JeffreyEpstein #NicholasTartaglione #DOJ #NewYork #EpsteinFilesTransparencyAct

yahoo news | Epstein survivors sue government, Google over release of personal info A group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors has filed a class‑action lawsuit in federal court in California accusing the Trump administration and Google of illegally disclosing their personal information. The suit alleges that the Justice Department’s release of more than three million pages of “Epstein Files” – mandated by the 2023 Epstein Files Transparency Act – included unredacted names, phone numbers, birthdates and photos of nearly 100 victims. Although the department later removed the most sensitive files, the plaintiffs claim Google and other online platforms republished the data and ignored repeated removal requests, exposing them to continued harassment, threats and renewed trauma. According to the complaint, the Justice Department initially posted the records in late 2025 and early 2026, revealing videos, court documents, FBI files, emails, text messages and news clippings that also mentioned high‑profile figures such as former President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Elon Musk and Bill Gates. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department reviewed roughly six million pages and released about half, withholding material that contained survivors’ identifying details. The survivors argue that the government’s “release‑now, retract‑later” approach prioritized speed over victim safety and made the unlawful disclosure of personal data inevitable. The plaintiffs are seeking at least $1,000 per class member from the government and an unspecified amount of damages from Google. They contend that, despite the Justice Department’s acknowledgment that unredacted documents remain publicly accessible on sites hosted by Google, the government has taken no action to compel their removal. The lawsuit highlights the ongoing harm caused to Epstein’s victims by the continued availability of their private information online. Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/epstein-survivors-sue-government-google-140222287.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall #jeffreyepstein #epsteinsurvivors #google #justicedepartment #epsteinfilestransparencyact