Epstein Secrets

ain identified by the OIG during this investigation and review into the custody, care, and supervision of one of the BOP’s most notorious inmates, Jeffrey Epstein. The OIG initiated this investigation upon receipt of information from the BOP that on August 10, 2019, in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in

on upon receipt of information from the BOP that on August 10, 2019, in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York (MCC New York), Epstein was found hanged in his assigned cell within the Special Housing Unit (SHU). The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York, determin

ted to MCC New York staff, on July 30, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., the Staff Psychologist sent an email to over 70 MCC New York staff members which read, “Inmate Epstein #76318-054 is being taken off Psych Observation and needs to be housed with an appropriate cellmate.” A review of the email recipients showed that

au of Prisons’ Custody, Care, and Supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center

Structure of SHU (3-Dimensional) Source: DOJ OIG schematic drawing depicting the MCC New York SHU 28 Figure 4.5 Stairways Leading to SHU Upper and Lower Tiers Note: The photograph on the right has been modified for privacy reasons. Source: DOJ OIG photographs and DOJ OIG schematic draw

Finally, Chapter 7 contains our conclusions and recommendations. 4 EFTA01656718 Chapter 2: Background I. Significant Entities and Individuals Jeffrey Epsteinwas born in 1953 and, prior to his arrest, worked at various jobs in the financial industry and ultimately developed considerable wealth. On July 2, 201

on upon receipt of information from the BOP that on August 10, 2019, in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York (MCC New York), Epstein was found hanged in his assigned cell within the Special Housing Unit (SHU). The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York, determine

ted to MCC New York staff, on July 30, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., the Staff Psychologist sent an email to over 70 MCC New York staff members which read, "Inmate Epstein #76318-054 is being taken off Psych Observation and needs to be housed with an appropriate cellmate." A review of the email recipients showed that t

au of Prisons' Custody, Care, and Supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center

ructure of SHU (3-Dimensional) Source: DOJ OIG schematic drawing depicting the MCC New York SHU 27 EFTA01656741 Figure 4.5 Stairways Leading to SHU Upper and Lower Tiers Note: The photograph on the right has been modified for privacy reasons. Source: DOJ OIG photographs and DOJ OIG schematic drawing

Finally, Chapter 7 contains our conclusions and recommendations. 4 EFTA00039035 Chapter 2: Background I. Significant Entities and Individuals Jeffrey Epsteinwas born in 1953 and, prior to his arrest, worked at various jobs in the financial industry and ultimately developed considerable wealth. On July 2, 201

on upon receipt of information from the BOP that on August 10, 2019, in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York (MCC New York), Epstein was found hanged in his assigned cell within the Special Housing Unit (SHU). The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York, determine

ted to MCC New York staff, on July 30, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., the Staff Psychologist sent an email to over 70 MCC New York staff members which read, "Inmate Epstein #76318-054 is being taken off Psych Observation and needs to be housed with an appropriate cellmate." A review of the email recipients showed that t

au of Prisons' Custody, Care, and Supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center

ructure of SHU (3-Dimensional) Source: DOJ OIG schematic drawing depicting the MCC New York SHU 27 EFTA00039058 Figure 4.5 Stairways Leading to SHU Upper and Lower Tiers Note: The photograph on the right has been modified for privacy reasons. Source: DOJ OIG photographs and DOJ OIG schematic drawing

for Public Release EFTA00172557 Limited Official Use Only—Not for Public Release Chapter 2: Background I. Significant Entities and Individuals Jeffrey Epsteinwas born in 1953 and, prior to his arrest, worked at various jobs in the financial industry and ultimately developed considerable wealth. On July 2, 201

und hanged in his assigned cell within the Special Housing Unit (SHU). The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York, determined that Epstein had died by suicide. The OIG conducted this investigation jointly with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with the OIG's investigative foc

ted to MCC New York staff, on July 30, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., the Staff Psychologist sent an email to over 70 MCC New York staff members which read, "Inmate Epstein #76318-054 is being taken off Psych Observation and needs to be housed with an appropriate cellmate." A review of the email recipients showed that t

u of Prisons' Custody, Care, and Supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center

Limited Official Use Only—Not for Public Release EFTA00172578 Limited Official Use Only—Not for Public Release Figure 4.5: Stairways Leading to SHU Upper and Lower Tiers Ill. Epstein's Initial Cell and Cellmate Assignment from July 7 to July 23 According to the Warden, MCC New York typically housed