What is document EFTA00019764?

This is an internal email chain between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys—Martin Weinberg, Reid Weingarten, and Michael Miller—sent on August 10, 2019, the day Epstein died at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. The emails share official communications from the Bureau of Prisons and discuss the investigations that had been initiated.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Epstein's defense attorneys Martin Weinberg (Boston-based criminal defense lawyer), Reid Weingarten (senior counsel at Steptoe who served as lead counsel), and Michael Miller. It also references the Attorney General (William Barr) who initiated one of the investigations.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the immediate confusion and information void surrounding Epstein's death. Even his own attorneys had not received basic details about the cause of death or whether he was being properly monitored. It also shows multiple investigations were launched within hours, including one ordered by Attorney General Barr—who later called the death 'a perfect storm of screw-ups.'

Why is this email significant?

This email provides a window into the chaotic hours after Epstein's death from the defense team's perspective. These same attorneys later publicly challenged the suicide ruling and hired their own pathologist, Michael Baden, to investigate. Reid Weingarten later told the court that Epstein's injuries were 'far more consistent with assault' than suicide.

What is document EFTA00019764?

This is an internal email chain between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys—Martin Weinberg, Reid Weingarten, and Michael Miller—sent on August 10, 2019, the day Epstein died at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. The emails share official communications from the Bureau of Prisons and discuss the investigations that had been initiated.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Epstein's defense attorneys Martin Weinberg (Boston-based criminal defense lawyer), Reid Weingarten (senior counsel at Steptoe who served as lead counsel), and Michael Miller. It also references the Attorney General (William Barr) who initiated one of the investigations.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the immediate confusion and information void surrounding Epstein's death. Even his own attorneys had not received basic details about the cause of death or whether he was being properly monitored. It also shows multiple investigations were launched within hours, including one ordered by Attorney General Barr—who later called the death 'a perfect storm of screw-ups.'

Why is this email significant?

This email provides a window into the chaotic hours after Epstein's death from the defense team's perspective. These same attorneys later publicly challenged the suicide ruling and hired their own pathologist, Michael Baden, to investigate. Reid Weingarten later told the court that Epstein's injuries were 'far more consistent with assault' than suicide.

EFTA00019764

An internal email among Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys on August 10, 2019—the day of his death—sharing the first official communications from the Bureau of Prisons and confirming the FBI investigation had begun.

This email chain documents the immediate aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein's death at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10, 2019. Defense attorneys Martin Weinberg, Reid Weingarten, and Michael Miller are coordinating to share a letter from the prison warden and an official BOP press release. The email confirms that investigations were initiated immediately, including one ordered by Attorney General William Barr himself. The attorneys note they had not yet received information about the cause of death or whether Epstein was being properly observed at the time.

Key Highlights

•Documents real-time communication between Epstein's defense team hours after his death was discovered
•Confirms FBI investigation was initiated immediately, described as expected to be 'extremely rigorous'
•References an attached letter from the MCC warden that was distributed to the defense team
•Shows attorneys had not received information about cause of death or observation status at the time of writing

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

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From: ' To: "Miller, Michael" <IMMI11.4artin G. Weinberg" "Weingarten, Reid" Cc: '1 Subject: RE: US v Epstein Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 18:13:42 +0000 Attachments: mItC634.pdf >, Following up on the below, wanted to make sure the attached letter from the Warden immediately got to Mike as well (in addition to Marty and Reid having been copied and emailed). As the letter indicates, there are now investigations ongoing, including as initiated by the Attorney General himself. Separately, we have not received additional information on topics such as the apparent cause of death, the status of observation of Mr. Epstein at the time, etc., but we will continue to be in touch immediately if that changes. thank you, From: Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2019 11:57 To: Miller, Michael 4 Cc: Subject: Re: US v Epstein Mike, Marty, Reid, Martin G. Weinberg c.I. >; Weingarten, Reid Following up on my conversations with Mike and Marty this morning, and my discussion with Mike moments ago, attached is a press release just sent to us (and I believe also issued publicly) some minutes ago. It represents all the information we have from BOP so far, but of course if we are successful in our continuing efforts to get additional information we will pass it along immediately. Separately, we can tell you that the reports that an FBI investigation into the death has been initiated are accurate, and I fully expect that investigation to be extremely rigorous. As always please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly at any time if that would be useful. thank you, EFTA00019764