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Investigation and Review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Custody, Care, and Supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York * * * INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 23-085 JUNE 2023 EFTA00039025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Investigation and Review of the Federa

rtified in the count slips that they had conducted the required counts. Additionally, the OIG investigation revealed that the staff assigned to the MCC New York SHU did not conduct any required 30-minute rounds of inmates after approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 9, 2019. Again, however, SHU staff on duty during

ion and Review The OIG's investigation and review identified numerous and serious failures by MCC New York staff, Including multiple violations of ma New York and BOP policies and procedures. The OIG found that MCC New York staff failed on August 9 to carry out the Psychology Department's directive that

on August 10, 2019, both she and Thomas failed to conduct the mandatory 12 a.m., 3 a.m., and 5 a.m. counts and mandatory 30-minute rounds within the MCC New York SHU. The indictment further alleged that Noel and Thomas created, certified, and submitted false documentation indicating that the counts and rounds had

tated that she received the August 8, 2019 will from Epstein. The OIG confirmed via attorney visitor logs that this attorney also visited Epstein at MCC New York on August 8, 2019. The OIG's investigation and review revealed that MCC New York personnel were unaware that Epstein had changed his will 2 days befor

because of his prior suicide attempt. C. Removal on August 9 of Epstein's Cellmate from MCC New York According to MCC New York reports, including the Daily Log and the Lieutenant's Log, on August 9, 2019, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Epstein's cellmate, Inmate 3, was "pre-removed" and transferred out of MCC

Investigation and Review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Custody, Care, and Supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York * * * INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 23-085 JUNE 2023 EFTA01656708 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Investigation and Review of the Federa

rtified in the count slips that they had conducted the required counts. Additionally, the OIG investigation revealed that the staff assigned to the MCC New York SHU did not conduct any required 30-minute rounds of inmates after approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 9, 2019. Again, however, SHU staff on duty during

ion and Review The OIG's investigation and review identified numerous and serious failures by MCC New York staff, Including multiple violations of ma New York and BOP policies and procedures. The OIG found that MCC New York staff failed on August 9 to carry out the Psychology Department's directive that

on August 10, 2019, both she and Thomas failed to conduct the mandatory 12 a.m., 3 a.m., and 5 a.m. counts and mandatory 30-minute rounds within the MCC New York SHU. The indictment further alleged that Noel and Thomas created, certified, and submitted false documentation indicating that the counts and rounds had

tated that she received the August 8, 2019 will from Epstein. The OIG confirmed via attorney visitor logs that this attorney also visited Epstein at MCC New York on August 8, 2019. The OIG's investigation and review revealed that MCC New York personnel were unaware that Epstein had changed his will 2 days befor

because of his prior suicide attempt. C. Removal on August 9 of Epstein's Cellmate from MCC New York According to MCC New York reports, including the Daily Log and the Lieutenant's Log, on August 9, 2019, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Epstein's cellmate, Inmate 3, was "pre-removed" and transferred out of MCC

t approximately 6:30 a.m., inmate Jeffrey Edward Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell in the Special Housing Unit from an apparent suicide at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, New York. Life-saving measures were initiated immediately by responding staff. Staff requested emergency medical services (EMS)

Psychology Observation was terminated. During these visits, continuous observation by a dedicated BOP staff member was not maintained as required by MCC New York's Procedural Memorandum for Psychological Observation. Institution Response: 6. Direct Observation: The Psychology Department has eliminated Psycholo

cable) 30 minute SHU rounds BP 292's 12 SDNY_00017631 EFTA00139222 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Metropolitan Correctional Cana 150 Park Row New York. New Yost 10007 November 1, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR HUGH'. HURWITZ, ASSISISTANT DIRECTOR, REENTRY SERVICES DIVISION FRO

conduct routine bed book counts in all units. Any and all discrepancies identified are addressed. Results are maintained by Correctional services in the Daily Log. 9 SDNY_00017628 EFTA00139219 In order to properly account for inmates in the unit, staff have been informed not use the Inmate Locator Form, du

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afety as well as the safety of staff and other inmates. Correctional Officer Tova Noel and Material Handler Michael Thomas began working together in MCC New York SHU at 12:00 a.m. on August 10, 2019.5 During their shift, they each created and submitted falsified official BOP forms documenting inmate counts (often

+ 1". Figure 5.1: 10:00 p.m. Count Slips from the SHU and Receiving and Delivery on August 9 Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, New York Simi opulitan Correctional Center Official Count Slip "IS 4- i Official Count Slip 4 Unit: ZA Wm eaaja W --n Unit: Date: Comm _ Time: ( 0 " COMA: i Time: O.OG I. Pri

because of his prior suicide attempt. C. Removal on August 9 of Epstein's Cellmate from MCC New York According to MCC New York reports, including the Daily Log and the Lieutenant's Log, on August 9, 2019, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Epstein's cellmate, Inmate 3, was 'pre-removed" and transferred out of MCC

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tified in the count slips that they had conducted the required counts. Additionally, the OIG investigation revealed that the staff assigned to the MCC New York SHU did not conduct any required 30-minute rounds of inmates after approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 9, 2019. Again, however, SHU staff on duty during

ated that she received the August 8, 2019 will from Epstein. The OIG confirmed via attorney visitor logs that this attorney also visited Epstein at MCC New York on August 8, 2019. The OIG’s investigation and review revealed that MCC New York personnel were unaware that Epstein had changed his will 2 days befo

because of his prior suicide attempt. C. Removal on August 9 of Epstein’s Cellmate from MCC New York According to MCC New York reports, including the Daily Log and the Lieutenant’s Log, on August 9, 2019, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Epstein’s cellmate, Inmate 3, was “pre-removed” and transferred out of MCC

lease see the attached updates. SDNY_00016581 Page 10107 Page 367 EFTA00138591 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons affiCP of the Warden Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 November 1, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR HUGH J. HURWITZ, ASSISISTANT DIRECTOR, REENTRY SERVICES DIVISION FROM:

T REPORT The Reconstruction stated medical staff conducted Inmate Epstein's Intake Screening late. SENTRY records reflect Inmate Epstein arrived in MCC New York's Receiving and Discharge (R&D) area on July 6, 2019, at approximately 9:24 p.m. His medical Intake Screening was conducted at approximately 9:38 p.m

conduct routine bed book counts in all units. Any and all discrepancies identified are addressed. Results are maintained by Correctional services in the Daily Log. In order to properly account for inmates in the unit, staff have been informed not use the Inmate Locator Form, due to the forms being unreliable

Psychology Observation was terminated. During these visits, continuous observation by a dedicated BOP staff member was not maintained as required by MCC New York's Procedural Memorandum for Psychological Observation. Institution Response: 6. Direct Observation: The Psychology Department has eliminated Psycholo

ciate Warden, Programs, MCC New York SUBJECT: RESUBMITTAL OF PROCEDURAL MEMORANDUM FOR PSY ALERT INMATES I. PURPOSE,: To establish procedures at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC), New York, New York, with regard to inmates with a PSY ALERT assignment. 2. DEFINITION: The Case Management Activity (CMA) Psychology Alert (

conduct routine bed book counts in all units. Any and all discrepancies identified are addressed. Results are maintained by Correctional services in the Daily Log. 9 EFTA00048781 In order to properly account for inmates in the unit, staff have been informed not use the Inmate Locator Form, due to the forms

T REPORT The Reconstruction stated medical staff conducted Inmate Epstein's Intake Screening late. SENTRY records reflect Inmate Epstein arrived in MCC New York's Receiving and Discharge (R&D) area on July 6, 2019, at approximately 9:24 p.m. His medical Intake Screening was conducted at approximately 9:38 p.m

conduct routine bed book counts in all units. Any and all discrepancies identified are addressed. Results are maintained by Correctional services in the Daily Log. In order to properly account for inmates in the unit, staff have been informed not use the Inmate Locator Form, due to the forms being unreliable