Epstein Secrets

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

a speaker phone while being monitored by a staff member, and the call should have been logged and a record of the call should have been created. The Northeast Regional Director said Epstein's unmonitored telephone call was extremely concerning because "[w]e don't know 60 EFTA00039091 what happened on that phone

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

a speaker phone while being monitored by a staff member, and the call should have been logged and a record of the call should have been created. The Northeast Regional Director said Epstein's unmonitored telephone call was extremely concerning because "[w]e don't know 60 EFTA01656774 what happened on that phone

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

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FOR PUBLIC RELEASE IN SPEC DRAFT 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 * * March 202-:; Notice: This Draft Is Restricted to Limited Official Use. This document is a WORKING DRAFT prepared by the

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

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a speaker phone while being monitored by a staff member, and the call should have been logged and a record of the call should have been created. The Northeast Regional Director said Epstein's unmonitored telephone call was extremely concerning because "[w]e don't know what happened on that phone call. It could hav

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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

speaker phone while being monitored by a staff member, and the call should have been logged and a record of the call should have been created. The Northeast Regional Director said Epstein’s unmonitored telephone call was extremely concerning because “[w]e don’t know 61 what happened on that phone call. I

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)

ed. The Reconstruction team 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 ,4 p.m. His medical Intake Screening was conducted at approximately 9:38 p.m.,

tion 7:25 am: National suicide prevention coordinator, and Dr. , National Sex offender program coordinator arrives to the institution. 8:40 am: Northeast Regional Director R. arrives to the institution. EFTA00048659 Wednesday August 14, 2019 11:30 am: FBI Agents arrive to work in communication room advis

Joyner • During the holiday season, help someone that is less fortunate than you Warden • warden Licon-Vitale has been named as the new warden for MCC New York • Last day in the institution is December 27, 2019, going back to OTV • Placed plaques in SHU that state "Lights will be on from 7am to 9:45pm" • TDY

ociate Warden, Programs, MCC New York SUBJECT; RESUBKITTAL OF PROCEDURAL MEMORANDUM FOR PSY ALERT INMATES 1. 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 (

inistrator arrives to the insitution 7:25 am National suisice prevention coordinator, and Dr. Christen ****** arrives to the institution. 8:40 am Northeast Regional Director R. arrives to the institution. EFTA00048675 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Metro olitan Correctional Center Of

"BOP counsel," we are collectively describing two people: MDC Brooklyn's local counsel and the local counsel's supervisor, whose duty station is at Metropolitan Correctional Center New York. 33 EFTA00127780 The MDC Brooklyn Executive Assistant told us that the institution's external website advised the public that legal visiting was

BOP Central Office personnel in Washington, D.C., including the then acting BOP Director and the BOP's public relations staff, as well as the BOP's Northeast Regional Director. Further, we interviewed an Attorney-in-Charge from the Federal Defenders of New York and a representative of the U.S. Attorney's Office f

Columbia Journalism Review - (Aviva Stahl) "WHEN I AWOKE LAST SATURDAY to the news of Jeffrey Epstein's death, I realized that the moment had come: the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC), the federal prison where he died, was about to get its fifteen minutes of fame. As a freelance investigative reporter who frequently covers

7:25 am: Dr. National suicide prevention coordinator, and Dr. , National Sex offender program coordinator arrives to the institution. 8:40 am: Northeast Regional Director arrives to the institution. SDNY_00016878 Page 276 EFTA00138788 Wednesday August 14, 2019 11:30 am: FBI Agents arrive to work in comm

tz and I'm a reporter with Gothamist and WNYC, working on a story about reports we've received of raw sewage flooding jail cells and common areas at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. We're also told that female detainees are being asked to clean up the mess —wondering if BOP can confirm, and would like to respond? Additionally

e National suicide prevention coordinator, and Dr. Kristin Willert, National Sex offender program coordinator arrives to the institution. 8:40 am: Northeast Regional Director R. Ormond arrives to the institution. EFTA00046006 Re: Media inquiry - WNYC/Gothamist - re: flooding at MCC From Michael Carroll To