American authorities have confirmed that a controversial postcard included in the official Jeffrey Epstein document release is a fabrication. The FBI has determined the item, which was allegedly sent from Epstein to convicted paedophile Larry Nassar, is a fake.
Details of the Forged Correspondence
The postcard in question bore a postmark date of August 13, 2019. This was three days after Epstein's death in a New York jail cell, which officials ruled a suicide. The message, purportedly signed by 'J. Epstein', contained inflammatory language and a reference to a shared interest in 'young, nubile girls' with an unnamed 'president'.
At the time the card was allegedly written, Donald Trump was the sitting US president. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to the Epstein case. The postcard's contents did not specify which president the writer was referring to.
Key Discrepancies That Uncovered the Hoax
In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, the US Department of Justice outlined the FBI's findings. The investigation concluded the letter was bogus based on several critical facts.
The handwriting on the card did not match known samples from Jeffrey Epstein. Furthermore, the postmark originated from Northern Virginia, while Epstein was incarcerated in New York. The return address failed to list the correct detention facility and omitted Epstein's mandatory inmate number, which is required for all outgoing prison mail.
The DOJ emphasised that the fake letter was received by the jail at the time and was promptly flagged for the FBI. They stated this case serves as a crucial reminder that "just because a document is released by the Department of Justice does not make the allegations or claims within the document factual."
Context and Background of the Individuals
Larry Nassar, the intended recipient, is one of America's most notorious sex offenders. He served as the team doctor for the United States women's national gymnastics team. At the time of Epstein's death, Nassar was serving his sentence in a facility in Sumterville, Florida, near Orlando.
He had been moved there from a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona, in August 2018 after reporting an attack. The 'return to sender' stamp on the fraudulent postcard indicated the recipient was 'no longer' at the address, adding another layer of inconsistency to its journey.
While this postcard has only now been made public as part of the sweeping DOJ evidence release, its existence was first reported by the Associated Press back in 2023. The Department of Justice has affirmed it will continue to release all material required by law, despite the presence of such fabricated items.
