Could Epstein Really Have Taken His Own Life?

Jeffrey Epstein's death in a jail cell has sparked many questions. A former inmate, Michael Franzese, who once stayed in the same cell, says it's nearly impossible to commit suicide there. He explains that the cell's design makes it hard to hang oneself. There are no fixtures on the ceiling, and the beds are low to the ground. Franzese, a former mobster, spent seven months in that cell and insists suicide would be very difficult. However, photos of Epstein's cell show a bunk ladder and window bars that reach the ceiling. Epstein, a 66-year-old financier, was found dead in his cell in August 2019. He was awaiting trial for child sex-trafficking charges. Before his death, he had been on suicide watch after a previous attempt. He was later moved to a more monitored unit with regular guard checks. But on the night Epstein died, the guards reportedly fell asleep and later altered their logs. Additionally, the cameras monitoring the cellblock malfunctioned and turned off. Franzese finds these explanations hard to believe. He mentions that during his eight years in prison, he never experienced cameras breaking down or guards neglecting their duties. The debate over Epstein's death continues. Recent news about a non-existent client list has fueled more speculation. Attorney General Pam Bondi supports the official ruling of suicide, and the Department of Justice released footage showing no one entered Epstein's cell the night he died.