The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have announced that an exhaustive review of the investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein found no evidence of a supposed "client list" or any indication that Epstein blackmailed prominent associates.

A two-page memo released by the Justice Department outlines findings contradicting previous claims made by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who had publicly asserted that a client list existed. Bondi had stated earlier this year that Epstein’s client list was "sitting on my desk right now to review." However, the recent memo clearly refutes this, stating: "This systematic review revealed no incriminating 'client list.' There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions."

The FBI's extensive review encompassed digital and physical searches, including databases, hard drives, network drives, cabinets, desks, and closets. The memo also confirmed the FBI’s conclusion that Epstein died by suicide on August 10, 2019, at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, aligning with earlier findings by the city's chief medical examiner, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, and the Department of Justice’s inspector general.

According to the memo, video footage from the prison conclusively showed no unauthorized individuals entering or exiting the tier housing Epstein's cell from the time he was locked in at approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 9, until 6:30 a.m. the following day. "The FBI's independent review of this footage confirmed that from the time Epstein was locked in his cell… nobody entered any of the tiers," the document stated.

Despite these findings, skepticism and conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death have persisted, partly fueled by previous public statements made by Bondi and other officials. Bondi had promised transparency and released limited documentation in February, emphasizing the administration's commitment to exposing Epstein's activities. The recent DOJ and FBI memo has directly challenged these prior assertions, raising further questions about transparency and communication within the administration.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to downplay the inconsistency in Bondi's statements, suggesting that Bondi had been referencing the entirety of Epstein-related paperwork. "That's what the attorney general was referring to, and I'll let her speak for that," said Leavitt, emphasizing the administration's commitment to transparency.

Additionally, the memo notes there are more than 1,000 identified victims of Epstein's abuse, highlighting the sensitivity of the investigative files and cautioning against perpetuating unfounded theories that hinder justice and victim support. The DOJ stressed that child exploitation remains a top priority, and further disclosure regarding the Epstein investigation would be neither appropriate nor warranted.

Epstein died while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, and his connections to influential figures have long fueled public speculation about potential high-profile accomplices. However, the DOJ and FBI maintain their stance based on exhaustive evidence, explicitly denying the existence of a secret client list or blackmail operations.