BREAKING: Attorney General Barr says he’s “appalled” by Jeffrey Epstein’s death. He’s ordered the inspector general to investigate.
FILE- In this July 30, 2008 file photo, Jeffrey Epstein appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. Epstein has died by suicide while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, says person briefed on the matter, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019.
Barr has ordered the inspector general to open an investigation into the death. The FBI is also investigating.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in order to discuss private conversations. She said Saturday that she would push to bring to justice those who helped Epstein even though his accusers will not get their day in court.
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons said Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell in the Metropolitan Correctional Center about 6:30 a.m. Saturday. A former law enforcement official says that Epstein died by suicide while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in New York. The official had been briefed on the matter but spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to discuss it publicly.
Cameron Lindsay, who ran three federal lockups, says Epstein should have been under constant supervision.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Political leaders demand answers in Epstein deathPolitical leaders are demanding answers on how disgraced financier and accused pedophile Jeffrey Epstein died by apparent suicide in a Manhattan jail
Leer más »
'Justice must still be served': Epstein's accusers demand accountability after his death'We have to live with the scars of his actions for the rest of our lives, while he will never face the consequences of the crimes he committed,' one victim said.
Leer más »
There is nothing to suggest foul play: FBI investigating Jeffrey Epstein's death by suicideEpstein, 66, hanged himself in Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center, where he was being held without bail. He was found at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
Leer más »
Trump Official Promotes Clinton Conspiracy Theory About Epstein’s DeathLynne Patton has repeatedly stirred up controversy since joining the federal government
Leer más »
One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers says his death makes her 'angry'A woman who said Jeffrey Epstein 'forcefully raped' her said she was 'angry' Epstein won't have to face 'survivors of his abuse in court.'
Leer más »