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FBI Video of Epstein's Death Sparks Controversy Over Missing Minute

2/12/2026

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FBI Investigates Epstein's Death

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a video about Jeffrey Epstein's death omitting a minute.
Attorney General Pam Bondi attributed missing minute to a nightly reset of prison recording system, deemed unverified by experts.
An FBI specialist tried merging recordings but encountered technical issues, creating discrepancies in the final video.
Congress released the footage, with CBS News noting aspect-ratio change after midnight and finding nothing significant during the missing minute.

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Epstein's Hidden Cameras

The Justice Department released clips showing hidden cameras in Jeffrey Epstein's Palm Beach office.
The grainy footage shows Epstein at his desk and others nearby, with identities unclear.
Reports indicate Epstein believed he was being stolen from, prompting the installation of cameras.
Victims allege he maintained hidden cameras in multiple residences to gather information on influential individuals, contradicting prosecutors' claim that no surveillance cameras were found in Epstein's bedroom.

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FBI Investigates Epstein's Death

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a video about Jeffrey Epstein's death omitting a minute.
Attorney General Pam Bondi attributed missing minute to a nightly reset of prison recording system, deemed unverified by experts.
An FBI specialist tried merging recordings but encountered technical issues, creating discrepancies in the final video.
Congress released the footage, with CBS News noting aspect-ratio change after midnight and finding nothing significant during the missing minute.

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