Epstein Prison Video Release Addresses the “Missing Minute” in Surveillance Footage [WATCH]

Newly released surveillance video from the night Jeffrey Epstein died in his New York prison cell has resolved a long-debated “missing minute” that fueled speculation about the circumstances surrounding his death, as reported by The New York Post.

The video, made public as part of a document release by the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, was included among more than 33,000 pages of materials tied to the Epstein investigation.

“‘Missing minute’ from Jeffrey Epstein’s prison cell on night of his death is shown in newly released video” – New York Post #SmartNews https://t.co/5kGSVWUDCW

— CC (concerned citizen). (@Wille2k) September 3, 2025

Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

In the Justice Department’s earlier release of files, an 11-hour surveillance recording from outside Epstein’s cell block was missing a portion of footage that spanned from 11:58:59 p.m. on August 9 to midnight on August 10. That gap led critics to raise concerns of a possible cover-up.

At the time, Attorney General Pam Bondi dismissed the suggestion of foul play. She explained that the Bureau of Prisons’ surveillance cameras automatically reset at midnight, resulting in overlapping clips that created the appearance of missing time.

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The newly disclosed video appears to confirm that explanation.

The footage shows the camera data switching over at midnight, causing the recordings to merge and give the impression of a one-minute gap. Nothing unusual was visible in the segment recorded outside Epstein’s cell block.

It remains unclear why the missing minute was not included in earlier disclosures. Bondi has not issued a statement since the new footage was released.

The development comes as the Epstein case continues to generate controversy in political circles. President Trump has expressed frustration with the focus on the files, stating that he is puzzled by the ongoing attention surrounding Epstein’s death and the investigation.

The House Oversight Committee’s release included court documents and other records that were already largely available to the public. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the ranking Democrat on the panel, criticized the release as unnecessary.

“The 33,000 pages of Epstein documents James Comer has decided to ‘release’ were already mostly public information. To the American people — don’t let this fool you,” Garcia said.

Meanwhile, a bipartisan effort has been introduced to push for further disclosure of Epstein-related files.

Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) are co-sponsoring legislation that would require the Justice Department to release all unclassified documents connected to Epstein, including those in the possession of the FBI and federal prosecutors.

The missing minute from Jeffrey Epstein’s surveillance footage has finally been released.

The original tape jumped from 11:58 p.m. straight to midnight—but the recovered clip reveals guards walking toward Epstein’s cell at 11:59:39, just seconds before midnight. pic.twitter.com/fi4yXML24X

— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) September 2, 2025

The release of video and documents underscores the ongoing public interest in Epstein’s death, his connections, and the federal investigation into his crimes and those of his longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence for her role in the trafficking operation.

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