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The Department of Justice has released never-before-seen surveillance footage from the night Jeffrey Epstein died in federal custody — but eagle-eyed viewers say something’s not adding up.

The newly unveiled footage was published Monday by the DOJ and FBI. It captures the exterior of Epstein’s cell at the now-shuttered Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan on the night of August 9, 2019. According to federal authorities, the tape proves that no one entered or exited the cell area between 10:40 PM that night and 6:30 AM the following morning, when Epstein was found dead.

However, within hours of the release, online sleuths pointed out what they believe to be a glaring omission: a full minute of footage is missing.

In the timeline provided by the footage, the timestamp jumps directly from 11:58:59 PM to 11:59:59 PM, skipping over the 11:59:00–11:59:58 window entirely. While DOJ officials have not addressed the discrepancy directly, critics are now demanding answers.

The release comes as part of a broader attempt by federal authorities to put longstanding conspiracy theories to rest. Alongside the footage, the DOJ and FBI issued a two-page joint statement reaffirming the official position: Epstein died by suicide, there was no foul play involved, and investigators found no credible evidence of a “client list,” blackmail scheme, or involvement by high-profile associates.