Millionaire Jeffrey Epstein, accused of abuse, found dead in prison – Telam

The American investor Jeffrey Epstein died hanged in New York prison, where he had been arrested waiting to be tried for conspiracy to abuse and badual exploitation of minors, in a episode that will be the subject of an investigation by the US Attorney's Office and the FBI, Although this seems to be a suicide.

Epstein, a 66-year-old millionaire who, throughout his career, has become friends with political figures and personalities around the world, was found hanged in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, according to the New York Times and other American newspapers.

The New York Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the death of Epstein, without however determining the causes, adding that an investigation had been opened. In this regard, the United States Attorney General, AG Barr, announced the opening of an investigation into the circumstances of the death of the controversial financier.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that it was going to conduct a special investigation into the event, reported the Europa Press news agency.

"I am horrified to learn that Jeffrey Epstein was found dead this morning in apparent suicide, and his death opens up serious questions that must be answered." Along with the FBI investigation, I charged the Inspector General open his own investigation. "Barr said in a statement.