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Department of Justice Office of Inspector General

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Dec 21, 2025
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How many alleged Epstein associates have died since his 2019 arrest and what were the official causes of death?

Two deaths directly tied to reporting in the provided sources occurred after Jeffrey Epstein’s July 2019 arrest: Jeffrey Epstein himself, who died on August 10, 2019 and whose death was officially rul...

Nov 17, 2025
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Were there disciplinary or criminal charges filed against MCC staff after Epstein's death?

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan indicted two Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) guards — Tova Noel and Michael Thomas — on charges of falsifying records and conspiracy to falsify records after Je...

Nov 15, 2025
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What were the toxicology results from Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy?

Toxicology testing from Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy showed no medications or illegal substances detected in his blood, according to the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General’s reporting of t...

Jan 18, 2026

was the fbi involved in January 6th?

The short, evidence-grounded answer is: the FBI had a presence related to January 6 — it collected intelligence, maintained confidential human sources (CHSs) in Washington, and worked closely with oth...

Jan 31, 2026

Which forensic experts publicly challenged the suicide ruling in Epstein's case and what were their critiques?

Two publicly challenged the official suicide ruling in ’s August 2019 death: board‑certified pathologist , hired by Epstein’s brother and attorneys, who argued certain neck injuries were more consiste...

Nov 28, 2025

Did comey give $15 million to himself 2016

No credible evidence shows James Comey "gave $15 million to himself" in 2016. Fact-checking sites and available reporting identify internet memes and satirical posts claiming $6–$16 million self-payme...

Jan 14, 2026

How have landmark cases shaped warrant standards for CSAM investigations?

Landmark judicial decisions and oversight reports have pushed warrant standards in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) investigations toward greater protection for digital privacy while forcing law enf...

Dec 8, 2025

Which of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged associates died by suicide in 2019 and what were the coroner's conclusions?

Two prominent alleged associates linked to Jeffrey Epstein who died in 2019 were Jeffrey Epstein himself (found dead on Aug. 10, 2019) and — among his wider circle — public reporting in 2019 also high...