U.S. Attorney General when Epstein died in federal custody
William Barr, as Attorney General, was directly involved in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death in August 2019. Barr personally reviewed approximately 11 hours of surveillance footage from the Metropolitan Correctional Center and concluded that Epstein died by suicide, with no evidence that anyone else entered the cell block. He characterized the circumstances surrounding the death as 'a perfect storm of screw-ups' at the jail. In 2025, Barr was deposed by the House Oversight Committee regarding his role in the investigation. During his testimony, he maintained his belief that Epstein died by suicide, testified about conversations with President Trump regarding Epstein, and denied any improper Trump-Epstein connections. Barr faced scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest, as he had previously worked for Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm that represented Epstein. No criminal charges, arrests, or convictions have been brought against Barr in connection with the Epstein case.
Former Attorney General William Barr is the first person scheduled to be deposed by Congress members as questions surrounding his role in the investigation into…
Former Attorney General William Barr testified on Capitol Hill Monday about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death. Lawmakers questioned his unusual per…
Former Attorney General Bill Barr testified before the House Oversight Committee Monday about Jeffrey Epstein's death, maintaining his belief that Epstein died …
Barr's official statement upon Epstein's death in which he expressed being 'appalled' to learn of Epstein's apparent suicide while in federal custody.
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