Newly obtained documents from the New York Times revealed that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein attempted to convince jail staff and physicians that he was not suicidal in the days leading up to his August 2019 death.

Authorities say that Epstein, who was in jail on charges related to the sex trafficking of minors, committed suicide in his jail cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center by using a bedsheet to hang himself.

Epstein also attempted suicide in July 2019, according to reports.

According to the Bureau of Prisons documents — which include doctors notes and more — Epstein continually insisted he was not suicidal in the days and weeks leading up to his death.