Epstein Secrets

erparts at the BOP and DOJ-OIG about the pending release. DESCRIPTION: On August 10, 2019, inmate Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide while housed in the Special Housing Unit at the MCC. USAO-SDNY is currently defending the BOP in connection with ongoing FOIA litigation filed by The New York Times seeking documents regar

umber of Epstein suicide/BOP documents are being released on Friday. From: I (USANYS) < Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 1:19 PM To: (USANYS) c Cc: Strauss, Audrey (USANYS) < (USANYS) >; (USANYS) IMIE(USANYS) SANYS) USANYS) < >; SANYS) Subject: RE: UMR Filed UMR # 2021-06-67383 From: (USANYS)

GENERAL THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM: UNITED STATES ATTORNEY SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK PHONE: 212-637-2200 DISTRICT POC: Audrey Strauss, U.S. Attorney Phone: 212-637-2333 SYNOPSIS: EFTA00040626 In connection with USAO-SDNY's defense of the Bureau of Prisons ("BOP") in ongoing Fre

Epstein suicide/BOP documents are being released on Friday. From: I (USANYS) < Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 1:19 PM To: (USANYS) c Cc: Strauss, Audrey (USANYS) < (USANYS) >; (USANYS) IMIE(USANYS) SANYS) USANYS) < >; SANYS) Subject: RE: UMR Filed UMR # 2021-06-67383 From: (USANYS) Sent:

and Michael Thomas On August 9-10, 2019, the night of Epstein's death, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were correctional officers on duty at the MCC's Special Housing Unit, where Epstein was then housed. Capone DecL ¶ 9. As alleged in the November 19, 2019, indictment against Noel and Thomas, they repeatedly failed to

ERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, Defendant. 20 Civ. 833 (PAE) MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AUDREY STRAUSS Acting United States Attorney Southern District of New York 86 Chambers Street, Third Floor T - I . ../11".• EFTA00071554 Case 1:20-cv-008

and Michael Thomas On August 9-10, 2019, the night of Epstein's death, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were correctional officers on duty at the MCC's Special Housing Unit, where Epstein was then housed. Capone DecL ¶ 9. As alleged in the November 19, 2019, indictment against Noel and Thomas, they repeatedly failed to

ERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, Defendant. 20 Civ. 833 (PAE) MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AUDREY STRAUSS Acting United States Attorney Southern District of New York 86 Chambers Street, Third Floor New York, New York 10007 Telephone: (212) 637-2715

and Michael Thomas On August 9-10, 2019, the night of Epstein's death, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were correctional officers on duty at the MCC's Special Housing Unit, where Epstein was then housed. Capone DecL ¶ 9. As alleged in the November 19, 2019, indictment against Noel and Thomas, they repeatedly failed to

ERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, Defendant. 20 Civ. 833 (PAE) MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AUDREY STRAUSS Acting United States Attorney Southern District of New York 86 Chambers Street, Third Floor EFTA00088671 Case 1:20-cv-00833-PAE Document 25 File

taff conduct flashlight checks of all inmates as a matter of course. Dkt. No. 270. As reported by the Government, inmates housed with cell mates in the Special Housing Unit are checked with flashlights every 30 minutes. Inmates housed with others in the general population are checked multiple times per night at regular

ils regarding this topic, the Government will promptly confer with legal counsel at MDC and provide additional tbrmation. Respectfully submitted, AUDREY STRAUSS United States Attorney By: s/ Assistant United States Attorneys Southern District of New York Cc: Defense Counsel (By ECF) ' The MDC has deter

that the inmate is present in the cell, breathing, and not in distress. MDC staff conduct flashlight checks every 30 minutes for inmates housed in the Special Housing Unit (the "SHU") and conduct flashlight checks of inmates in the general population multiple times each night at irregular intervals, but at an average

s regarding this topic, the Government will promptly confer with legal counsel at MDC and provide additional information. Respectfully submitted, AUDREY STRAUSS United States Attorney By: s/ Assistant United States Attorneys Southern District of New York Cc: Defense Counsel (By ECF) The MDC has determi

taff conduct flashlight checks of all inmates as a matter of course. Dkt. No. 270. As reported by the Government, inmates housed with cell mates in the Special Housing Unit are checked with flashlights every 30 minutes. Inmates housed with others in the general population are checked multiple times per night at regular

s regarding this topic, the Government will promptly confer with legal counsel at MDC and provide additional information. Respectfully submitted, AUDREY STRAUSS United States Attorney By: Assistant United States Attorneys Southern District of New York Cc: Defense Counsel (By ECF) ' The MDC has determine

:15 am: Crisis Support Team activated. 12:15 pm: Body released to Medical Examiner (ME) for autopsy 12:19 pm: FBI arrives. 1:35 pm: FBI arrives in Special Housing Unit. 1:40 pm: OIG notified by the Warden and they will be sending an Agent to NYM. 2:15 pm: Crisis Support Team debrief conducted. 2:45 pm: OIG arriv

p: (646)836-6455 E(646)836-7665 > » Adam, (USANYS)" ‹ > 8/13/2019 2.05 PM >>> The list of visitors from our office is below: Geoffrey Berman Audrey Strauss Laura Birger Craie Stewart Nicholas Roos As discussed, we would like to see the 2nd floor pscyh observation and suicide watch area; the 9th floor

h that is not redacted. ' While you requested P.S. 5720.10, that Program Statement does not exist. Program Statement 5720.11 is the policy covering the Special Housing Unit. 06.20.2018 EFTA00023758 --- PAGE BREAK --- Page 4 Request No. 15. SHU Watch Call Logs from August 9, 2019 and August 10, 2019. We are continu

hey would be subject to disclosure or discovery in this case. We are available at your convenience to discuss anything further. Very truly yours, AUDREY STRAUSS Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York By: /s/ Assistant nit d tat Attorneys 06.20.2018 EFTA00023762