A Lawyer Now Reveals New Details About Epstein’s Prison Death

July 22, 2025 — In a recent op-ed and series of interviews, Alan Dershowitz, the former attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, has reignited discussion about the disgraced financier’s 2019 death in federal custody.

Dershowitz asserts that while Epstein’s death was a suicide, evidence suggests prison personnel at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan may have facilitated it through negligence or complicity.

Additionally, he has called for the release of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former associate, to testify before Congress under immunity, claiming she holds critical information about Epstein’s operations.

These claims come amid ongoing public and political scrutiny over Epstein’s case, including debates about a rumored “client list” and transparency in the investigation.

Epstein, a wealthy financier accused of sex trafficking minors, was found dead in his jail cell in August 2019, with the official ruling citing suicide by hanging.

However, the circumstances surrounding his death—malfunctioning security cameras, the absence of guards, and the transfer of his cellmate—have fueled widespread speculation.

In a Wall Street Journal op-ed published on July 15, 2025, Dershowitz wrote, “It is clear from the evidence that Epstein committed suicide.

What isn’t clear is whether he was assisted by jail personnel.

That seems likely to me, based on the evidence of allegedly broken cameras, transfer of his cellmate and the absence of guards during relevant time periods.”

Dershowitz reiterated this stance on NewsNation’s CUOMO on July 15, 2025, stating, “It was not a suicide that he could have committed alone.

I think the jailers had something to do with his cellmate being dismissed, with the cameras being turned off.”

He also referenced a 2023 Department of Justice report that highlighted “a cascade of misconduct by employees of the Federal Bureau of Prisons,” including negligence that contributed to Epstein’s ability to take his life.

The Justice Department and FBI, in a joint memo released in July 2025, reaffirmed that Epstein’s death was a suicide, finding no evidence of murder or an incriminating “client list.”

Despite this, Dershowitz’s comments align with lingering public skepticism, particularly after a Wired analysis of CCTV footage from the day of Epstein’s death suggested possible modifications, further fueling conspiracy theories.

The “Client List” Controversy

Dershowitz has also addressed the persistent rumors of an Epstein “client list” allegedly documenting high-profile individuals involved in his sex trafficking operation.

In his Wall Street Journal op-ed and subsequent interviews, he clarified that no such list exists.

However, he noted that FBI interviews with Epstein’s accusers named several alleged “clients,” whose identities have been redacted and sealed by federal judges in New York.

“I know who they are.

They don’t include any current officeholders.

We don’t know whether the accusations are true,” Dershowitz wrote, emphasizing that he is bound by confidentiality but advocates for transparency.

On The Sean Spicer Show in March 2025, reposted on X in July, Dershowitz claimed, “I know the names of the individuals.

I know why they’re being suppressed.

I know who’s suppressing them,” but cited judicial orders preventing disclosure.

He has consistently pushed for the release of all Epstein-related documents, arguing, “Every single document, no redaction.

That’s what I’ve said from day one.”

The absence of a “client list” was corroborated by the Justice Department’s July 2025 memo, which sparked backlash among some of President Donald Trump’s supporters, who expected more disclosures.

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced criticism after promising to release names and flight logs earlier in 2025, only for the DOJ to later state no further disclosures were warranted.

Related: Another Washington Figure Now Claims Trump is in Epstein’s List

Call for Maxwell’s Testimony

Dershowitz has proposed a controversial solution to uncover more details about Epstein’s network: commuting the 20-year sentence of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former associate and the only person convicted in connection to his sex trafficking ring.

Maxwell is currently serving her sentence at FCI Tallahassee, with a release date set for 2037.

On Fox News Sunday on July 20, 2025, Dershowitz described Maxwell as “the Rosetta Stone” who “knows everything” about Epstein’s activities.

He suggested that Congress grant her immunity to compel her testimony, stating, “She should have her sentence commuted. She should then be called in front of Congress.

Have Congress give her total immunity, and then she can tell everything she knows.”

Maxwell was convicted in 2021 on five federal charges related to her role in Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.

Her appeal is currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Dershowitz argues that her sentence is excessive, as she is “basically serving the sentence that Epstein would have gotten,” and believes her testimony could provide critical insights into Epstein’s network.

Dershowitz’s Role and Past AllegationsDershowitz, a Harvard Law professor emeritus, represented Epstein in 2005, helping negotiate a controversial 2008 non-prosecution agreement in Florida that resulted in Epstein serving just 13 months in jail with work-release privileges.

He has defended the plea deal, stating it was the best possible outcome given the evidence at the time, though he expressed regret in a 2019 CBS interview, saying, “You should always feel bad about producing results like this but it’s your job.”

Dershowitz himself faced allegations from Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who claimed in a 2014 court filing that Epstein trafficked her to Dershowitz for sex.

Dershowitz denied these allegations, countersuing Giuffre for defamation. In 2022, Giuffre dropped her lawsuit, stating she “may have made a mistake” in identifying Dershowitz, and both parties agreed to dismiss their claims without financial settlement.

The Epstein case continues to generate significant public interest and political friction.

Posts on X reflect ongoing skepticism, with users like @bennyjohnson and @TheIntelSCIF echoing Dershowitz’s doubts about Epstein’s ability to commit suicide unaided.

Others, like @JohnnyVedmore, have criticized Dershowitz’s dismissal of theories linking Epstein to intelligence agencies, such as Mossad, though Dershowitz has firmly denied such connections, citing confirmation from sources in Israel.

President Trump, who had a documented acquaintance with Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s, has faced questions about his ties to the financier.

Dershowitz has defended Trump, stating he has seen “nothing that would suggest anything improper or even questionable” by the former president.

Trump recently ordered Bondi to request the unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein’s case, though Dershowitz noted that these may not contain the most revealing information, which he believes lies in sealed FBI reports.

Alan Dershowitz’s recent statements have added fuel to the ongoing debate over Jeffrey Epstein’s death and the transparency of related investigations.

While affirming the official suicide ruling, his suggestion of jail staff complicity and his call for Maxwell’s testimony highlight unresolved questions about Epstein’s case.

As public demand for answers persists, Dershowitz’s push for full disclosure and Maxwell’s potential role as a key witness could shape the next chapter of this high-profile saga.

Also Read: MAGA Now Scrutinize Trump Over Epstein Client List Failure

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