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New Testimonies Challenge Epstein Suicide Conclusion by Barr

3/28/2026

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Former Attorney General Bill Barr's conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein's death was a suicide is being questioned after new statements from jail guards Michael Thomas and Tova Noel.
Epstein was found dead in his cell on August 10, 2019, ruled a suicide by hanging.
Thomas claimed to have seen Epstein hanging, while Noel stated she did not see him hanging or a ligature around his neck.
Thomas worked a triple shift and was only questioned two years later, raising concerns about the investigation.
Barr's father had previously hired Epstein as a teacher, adding context to the scrutiny of Barr's remarks.

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Former Attorney General Bill Barr's conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein's death was a suicide is being questioned after new statements from jail guards Michael Thomas and Tova Noel.
Epstein was found dead in his cell on August 10, 2019, ruled a suicide by hanging.
Thomas claimed to have seen Epstein hanging, while Noel stated she did not see him hanging or a ligature around his neck.
Thomas worked a triple shift and was only questioned two years later, raising concerns about the investigation.
Barr's father had previously hired Epstein as a teacher, adding context to the scrutiny of Barr's remarks.