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May 8, 2026 A newly unsealed alleged jailhouse note tied to Jeffrey Epstein and accounts of his mental decline are discussed. A city mayor abruptly resigns amid questions about her engagement and fitness for office. Health teams race to trace passengers after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. A warm diplomatic meeting at the Vatican draws attention amid geopolitical tensions.
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Epstein Note Found In Cellmate's Graphic Novel
- Jeffrey Epstein allegedly left a one‑page handwritten note after an earlier suicide attempt while housed with Nicholas Tartaglione at MCC.
- Tartaglione says he found the note tucked in a graphic novel and gave it to his lawyers as proof he didn't strangle Epstein.
Handwriting Hints Yet No Official Authentication
- Handwriting similarity and repeated phrases like "no fun" suggest the note may be Epstein's, but DOJ says it hasn't been authenticated.
- Tartaglione's team felt comfortable with authorship based on context and a similar note found after Epstein's death.
Former Cellmate Says Epstein Unraveled After Bail Denial
- A former MCC inmate called Mercy described Epstein deteriorating after a judge denied bail and fearing prison life.
- Mercy recounted Epstein fearing black inmates, being apprehensive about protective custody, and "ratcheting down emotionally."