The source of Epstein’s injuries remains unclear.
night in his jail cell—in what sources told New York’s NBC affiliate could be a possible suicide attempt—but the source of his injuries remains unclear.
Epstein was found semi-conscious with marks on his neck and lying in fetal position on the floor of his cell. Assault by another inmate has not been ruled out, according to New York’s NBC affiliate.request July 18, which Epstein filed to appeal on Tuesday. Another source theorized Epstein allegedly staged a suicide attempt to get transferred out of jail.
Epstein had been complaining about the conditions inside the jail, according to New York’s NBC affiliate. Epstein was taken to the hospital, and, according to New York’s NBC affiliate, he is now under suicide watch in jail. Comment has not been provided from Epstein’s legal team, the Bureau of Prisons, or the U.S. Marshal’s and U.S. Attorney’s offices. Epstein allegedly ran a sex ring of underage girls for him and his famous and wealthy friends. He has been under scrutiny since a 2007 federal sex crimes indictment in Florida that resulted in a lenient plea deal. The agreement granted him and his anonymous coconspirators immunity and sealed all documents.
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