DOJ Claims NO Epstein Client List, Despite Years of Speculation

Washington, D.C. — After years of conspiracy theories, political promises, and viral speculation, the U.S. Department of Justice is claiming that no “client list” exists in connection with Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation.

The announcement, delivered via a two-page memo co-signed by the DOJ and FBI, marks a dramatic reversal from earlier claims by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who previously suggested the list was “sitting on my desk.” The memo states “We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.”

The memo also reaffirms that Epstein died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell in 2019, contradicting persistent theories that he was murdered to protect powerful associates. Officials released over 10 hours of surveillance footage from the jail’s Special Housing Unit, which they say confirms no one entered Epstein’s cell prior to his death.

The decision not to release further records has sparked outrage among conservative influencers and critics who had long demanded transparency. Elon Musk, who recently launched his own political party, accused the administration of hiding the files due to Trump’s alleged involvement—a claim he later deleted.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that Bondi’s earlier statements referred to the broader Epstein case files, not a specific client list. The DOJ emphasized that much of the material remains sealed to protect victims and that perpetuating unfounded theories “serves neither justice nor transparency."

Despite the memo’s clarity, a missing one-minute gap in the released jail footage has reignited skepticism online, with critics pointing to the absence as a potential cover-up.