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DOJ Declares Epstein's Letter to Nassar a Forgery

12/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Department of Justice declared a letter allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar fake.
The DOJ cited mismatched handwriting, incorrect return address, and postmark discrepancies as forgery evidence.
The letter was postmarked three days after Epstein's death, flagged by prison staff in 2019, and found in a mailroom weeks later.
It claimed a shared affinity with U.S. President Donald Trump.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice investigated a forged letter allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar, revealing mismatched handwriting and incorrect postmarks. This incident echoes the 2004 Rathergate scandal, which raised questions about media integrity. Such forgeries underscore ongoing concerns about misinformation and the reliability of communications in high-profile criminal cases, impacting public trust in legal processes.

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Story summary

The Department of Justice declared a letter allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar fake.
The DOJ cited mismatched handwriting, incorrect return address, and postmark discrepancies as forgery evidence.
The letter was postmarked three days after Epstein's death, flagged by prison staff in 2019, and found in a mailroom weeks later.
It claimed a shared affinity with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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