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Epstein killed himself in a jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

The single-room unit is a long way from perfect -- he says it has the air of a "jail cell" -- but it's a huge improvement on sleeping in his car.

From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026

She referenced recorded statements allegedly made by another defendant, Jose Jonathan Castillo, inside his jail cell.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

“You’re going to get people like Estelle,” he said, “who haven’t meant to do anything wrong, getting detained in a jail cell in Michigan.”

From Salon ● May 14, 2026

It’s like when Oscar and I were on the floor of the jail cell room.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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