This is an email exchange between defense attorneys and prosecutors regarding evidence from Jeffrey Epstein's death in his jail cell on July 22-23, 2019.
The document is a December 2019 email thread between Bruce Barket, a defense attorney, and federal prosecutors regarding access to physical evidence from Jeffrey Epstein's cell. The attorneys request to examine and take measurements of the 'rope' (improvised noose) used in Epstein's death, stating it may be relevant to the 'penalty phase' of their case. The prosecutors respond that they are investigating whether hallway video, cell videos/photos, and the orange rope were preserved, and question the need for physical inspection since photographs exist.

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From: Bruce Barket <bbarket®barketepstein.com> To: ' >, Aida Leisenring <aleisenring®barketepstein.com> Cc: ' yi Subject: RE: Follow Up on July 23 Incident Sensitive Disclosure Materials Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:59:44 +0000 • Thanks for look into this for us. As part of our work, we routinely examine physical evidence of any relevant event. The incident on the 2211d-23rd may be relevant to the penalty phase. We would like to examine the "rope" and be permitted to take measurements of it. Please let us know your position. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P] (516) 745 1245 [F] www.barketepstein.com This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments From: [mailto: Sent: ues ay, ecem er , 6:47 AM To: Aida Leisenrinq Cc: ); Bruce Barket Subject: Re: Follow Up on July 23 Incident Sensitive Disclosure Materials Aida, To confirm, we are looking into whether video of the hallway, and videos and/or photos of the cell exist. We likely would make those available for review in the same manner as the report. We are also looking into whether the orange rope was preserved and if it was, we will let you know our position on whether it can be made available for inspection. As discussed briefly, since you have reviewed a photograph of the rope, we are not sure the basis for a physical inspection and would ask you to articulate one for our consideration. Co-Chief, Narcotics Unit 212-637-1023 On Dec 16, 2019, at 16:52, Aida Leisenring <[email protected]> wrote: Hello Thank you for taking the time to let us review sensitive disclosure materials in your office on Friday. We appreciate it. I just wanted to memorialize a few follow-up questions we had. EFTA00016907
1. It is our understanding that there is video surveillance in the hallway in or near the tier that was preserved in reference to the July 23 incident. We would like to see a copy of it. 2. It is our understanding that there may be photographs or a video recording of cell 124 that would have been taken shortly after the incident. If so, we would like to see them. 3. If the orange rope was preserved, we would like to view it in person. Jason, I understand that you were not aware of the availability of the above and that you would look into this additional discovery. I just wanted to memorialize our follow up inquiries for your records. Lastly, if the items above are available, does your office take a position with respect to our request to view them? We just need to know so we can plan our next course of action. See you in Court, and thank you again for your time. Aida Ferrer Leisenring, Esq. Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco LLP 666 Old Country Road, Ste 700 Garden City, NY 11530 T ( F( Please note that my emailed has changed to: [email protected] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments. EFTA00016908