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DOJ Releases Epstein Surveillance Footage, Raises Transparency Concerns

1/1/2026

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The Department of Justice released over 400 surveillance clips from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York related to Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 death, raising questions.
Officials say many cameras were not operational due to hard drive failures, creating gaps in footage.
Clips date to July 5, 2019, despite the system's 30-day retention policy.
The DOJ has not confirmed whether more footage will be released, risking transparency in Epstein's case.

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The Department of Justice released over 400 surveillance clips from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York related to Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 death, raising questions.
Officials say many cameras were not operational due to hard drive failures, creating gaps in footage.
Clips date to July 5, 2019, despite the system's 30-day retention policy.
The DOJ has not confirmed whether more footage will be released, risking transparency in Epstein's case.