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Subject: STATEMENT FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAM P. BARR ON THE DEATH OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN

Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 16:35:16 +0000

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The United States Department of Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019

STATEMENT FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAM P. BARR ON THE DEATH OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN

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WASHINGTON - Attorney General William P. Barr issued the following statement:

"I was appalled to learn that Jeffrey Epstein was found dead early this morning from an apparent suicide while in federal custody. Mr. Epstein's death raises serious questions that must be answered. In addition to the FBI's investigation, I have consulted with the Inspector General who is opening an investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Epstein's death."

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