Journalists are investigating newly revealed details from Jeffrey Epstein's final weeks in federal custody before his death in August 2019, focusing on both a handwritten note found in his jail cell and his financial activities.

Reporters from The New York Times have been working to authenticate a note discovered in Epstein's Metropolitan Correctional Center cell in the weeks before his death. The journalists are examining the document's origins and attempting to verify whether Epstein actually wrote what has been described as a potential suicide note.

Separately, Bloomberg has reported on Epstein's use of an American Express black card to facilitate the movement of women, examining financial records that shed light on his activities. The investigation focuses on how the financier used his high-end credit card as part of his operations.

Epstein was found dead in his cell on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The medical examiner ruled his death a suicide by hanging. His death sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories, partly due to the high-profile nature of his case and connections to powerful figures.

The ongoing journalistic investigations represent efforts to piece together details from Epstein's final period in custody and his broader activities. Both the handwritten note and financial records are being scrutinized as reporters work to verify their authenticity and significance in understanding the circumstances surrounding his death and alleged criminal enterprise.