The U.S. Justice Department has officially closed its review into Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 death, reaffirming it was a suicide and dismissing widespread rumors of murder or a hidden client list. In a memo released July 7, officials stated they found no credible evidence of blackmail or grounds to charge any unnamed individuals connected to Epstein’s crimes.

Despite years of speculation and public pressure—fueled by figures like former President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi—the DOJ said it would not release any new documents, adding that the idea of a “client list” has no basis in the evidence reviewed. Jail footage from the day Epstein died confirmed no one entered his cell.

Earlier fanfare over “Epstein Files” binders shown to influencers led many to expect major revelations, but most of the content was already public. Even FBI agents previously skeptical of the case, including Dan Bongino, now agree there's no proof Epstein was murdered.

Online backlash was swift. Elon Musk mocked the lack of arrests, and critics questioned why Ghislaine Maxwell remains jailed if no “clients” existed. The White House pushed back, explaining that Bondi’s “list” referred broadly to records like flight logs, not secret names. Officials also cited privacy concerns and the presence of child exploitation material as reasons for withholding further releases.

The DOJ stressed its focus remains on justice for the victims, not fueling baseless conspiracy theories.