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

on August 9 and approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 10, the OIG did not observe on the available recorded video any COs or other individuals approach the L Tier where Epstein was housed from the common area of the SHU. Noel told the OIG that she unlocked the door to the L Tier so Thomas could deliver the breakfast trays.

lusions and Recommendations I. Conclusions Our investigation and review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) custody, care, and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein identified numerous and serious failures by employees of the Metropolitan Correctional Center located in New York, New York (MCC New York), includin

sifying BOP records relating to inmate counts and rounds and multiple violations of MCC New York and BOP policies and procedures, which compromised Epstein’s safety, the safety of other inmates, and the security of the institution. Specifically, we found that MCC New York staff failed to undertake requ

Prisons’ (BOP) custody, care, and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein identified numerous and serious failures

safety and security concerns. In the years since Mr. Epstein's death, the BOP has updated its process related

or had a specific reason for visiting the SHU) or other individuals present in the common area of the SHU approach any of the SHU tiers, including the L Tier where Epstein was housed, between approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 9 and approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 10. In sum, the OIG’s investigation did not find any

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

on August 9 and approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 10, the OIG did not observe on the available recorded video any COs or other individuals approach the L Tier where Epstein was housed from the common area of the SHU. Noel told the OIG that she unlocked the door to the L Tier so Thomas could deliver the breakfast trays.

lusions and Recommendations I. Conclusions Our investigation and review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) custody, care, and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein identified numerous and serious failures by employees of the Metropolitan Correctional Center located in New York, New York (MCC New York), includin

sifying BOP records relating to inmate counts and rounds and multiple violations of MCC New York and BOP policies and procedures, which compromised Epstein's safety, the safety of other inmates, and the security of the institution. Specifically, we found that MCC New York staff failed to undertake requi

Prisons' (BOP) custody, care, and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein identified numerous and serious failures

safety and security concerns. In the years since Mr. Epstein's death, the BOP has updated its process related

or had a specific reason for visiting the SHU) or other individuals present in the common area of the SHU approach any of the SHU tiers, including the L Tier where Epstein was housed, between approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 9 and approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 10. In sum, the OIG's investigation did not find any

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

on August 9 and approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 10, the OIG did not observe on the available recorded video any COs or other individuals approach the L Tier where Epstein was housed from the common area of the SHU. Noel told the OIG that she unlocked the door to the L Tier so Thomas could deliver the breakfast trays.

lusions and Recommendations I. Conclusions Our investigation and review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) custody, care, and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein identified numerous and serious failures by employees of the Metropolitan Correctional Center located in New York, New York (MCC New York), includin

sifying BOP records relating to inmate counts and rounds and multiple violations of MCC New York and BOP policies and procedures, which compromised Epstein's safety, the safety of other inmates, and the security of the institution. Specifically, we found that MCC New York staff failed to undertake requi

Prisons' (BOP) custody, care, and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein identified numerous and serious failures

safety and security concerns. In the years since Mr. Epstein's death, the BOP has updated its process related

or had a specific reason for visiting the SHU) or other individuals present in the common area of the SHU approach any of the SHU tiers, including the L Tier where Epstein was housed, between approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 9 and approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 10. In sum, the OIG's investigation did not find any

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

or had a specific reason for visiting the SHU) or other individuals present in the common area of the SHU approach any of the SHU tiers, including the L Tier where Epstein was housed, between approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 9 and approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 10. In sum, the OIG's investigation did not find any