EFTA00019759
Official Federal Bureau of Prisons press release announcing Jeffrey Epstein's death by apparent suicide at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York on August 10, 2019.
This is the official government press release issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons on August 10, 2019, announcing Jeffrey Epstein's death. The document states that Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell in the Special Housing Unit at approximately 6:30 a.m. from an apparent suicide. It confirms life-saving measures were initiated, EMS was called, and Epstein was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The release notes Epstein had arrived at MCC New York on July 6, 2019 under pretrial status after being indicted for sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy.
Key Highlights
- •Official government announcement of Epstein's death at 6:30 a.m. on August 10, 2019
- •Epstein was found in the Special Housing Unit from 'apparent suicide'
- •FBI investigation was immediately initiated following his death
- •Epstein had been at MCC New York since July 6, 2019 awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges
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U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, New York For Immediate Release August 10, 2019 Contact: Lee Plourde Public Information Officer (646) 836-6300 Inmate Death at the MCC New York New York, NY: On Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 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) and life-saving efforts continued. Mr. Epstein was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, and subsequently pronounced dead by hospital staff. The FBI is investigating the incident. Mr. Epstein was a 66-year-old male who arrived at MCC New York on July 6, 2019 under pretrial status after being indicted for sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy. MCC New York is an Administrative security facility that currently houses 763 male offenders in New York, New York. Additional information about the Federal Bureau of Prisons can be found at www.bop.gov. EFTA00019759
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