Epstein's alleged suicide note ordered released: 'One of the most sought-after documents'

A federal court ordered the release of disgraced financier and convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note on Wednesday, according to reports.

The alleged suicide note has been a contentious topic of debate since Epstein died in 2019. A former cellmate of Epstein's claimed he found the note in a graphic novel in their cell.

The release of the document stunned CNN's chief legal correspondent, Katelyn Polantz. She discussed the court order with Jake Tapper on "The Lead" on Wednesday.

"[This is] one of the most sought-after documents that you could imagine in the situation around Jeffrey Epstein," Polantz said. "At a moment of transparency, this is an apparent reported suicide note. Now, there isn't full authentication of this. And just this document has been unsealed by a judge in the case of the man who was in a cell with him."