What is document EFTA00024400?

This is a chain of internal Bureau of Prisons and DOJ emails from August 14, 2019 coordinating a high-level inspection of the Metropolitan Correctional Center scheduled for the following morning. The emails detail logistics for a visit by US Attorney Geoffrey Berman and Principal Deputy Attorney General Ed O'Callaghan to examine areas related to Jeffrey Epstein's death.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The key officials named are Geoffrey Berman (US Attorney for the Southern District of New York who brought federal sex trafficking charges against Epstein), Ed O'Callaghan (Principal Deputy Attorney General from DOJ headquarters), and MCC supervisory staff coordinating the visit. The document also references Jeffrey Epstein in the context of visiting his cordoned-off cell.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that top DOJ officials conducted an on-site inspection of the MCC just four days after Epstein's death, examining the specific areas central to questions about his death: the suicide watch unit he was removed from, the SHU where he was housed, and his actual cell. The request for the acting warden to personally accompany them suggests this was not routine—it was a high-priority investigation into the circumstances of Epstein's death.

Why is the timing of this visit significant?

The August 15, 2019 visit came just four days after Epstein was found dead on August 10. This timing indicates DOJ leadership moved quickly to personally inspect the facility and gather firsthand information about the conditions that allowed an unmonitored death of one of the most high-profile federal detainees in recent history.

What areas of MCC did the officials want to see?

The delegation specifically requested to see three areas: (1) the 2nd floor psychiatric observation and suicide watch area where Epstein had been held after a July 23 incident, (2) the 9th floor Special Housing Unit where he was housed at the time of his death, and (3) Epstein's actual cell which remained cordoned off as a crime scene.

What is document EFTA00024400?

This is a chain of internal Bureau of Prisons and DOJ emails from August 14, 2019 coordinating a high-level inspection of the Metropolitan Correctional Center scheduled for the following morning. The emails detail logistics for a visit by US Attorney Geoffrey Berman and Principal Deputy Attorney General Ed O'Callaghan to examine areas related to Jeffrey Epstein's death.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The key officials named are Geoffrey Berman (US Attorney for the Southern District of New York who brought federal sex trafficking charges against Epstein), Ed O'Callaghan (Principal Deputy Attorney General from DOJ headquarters), and MCC supervisory staff coordinating the visit. The document also references Jeffrey Epstein in the context of visiting his cordoned-off cell.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that top DOJ officials conducted an on-site inspection of the MCC just four days after Epstein's death, examining the specific areas central to questions about his death: the suicide watch unit he was removed from, the SHU where he was housed, and his actual cell. The request for the acting warden to personally accompany them suggests this was not routine—it was a high-priority investigation into the circumstances of Epstein's death.

Why is the timing of this visit significant?

The August 15, 2019 visit came just four days after Epstein was found dead on August 10. This timing indicates DOJ leadership moved quickly to personally inspect the facility and gather firsthand information about the conditions that allowed an unmonitored death of one of the most high-profile federal detainees in recent history.

What areas of MCC did the officials want to see?

The delegation specifically requested to see three areas: (1) the 2nd floor psychiatric observation and suicide watch area where Epstein had been held after a July 23 incident, (2) the 9th floor Special Housing Unit where he was housed at the time of his death, and (3) Epstein's actual cell which remained cordoned off as a crime scene.

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Internal DOJ emails from August 14, 2019 coordinating a high-level visit to the Metropolitan Correctional Center, just four days after Jeffrey Epstein's death, involving US Attorney Geoffrey Berman and Principal Deputy Attorney General Ed O'Callaghan.

This document contains Bureau of Prisons internal email correspondence arranging an official inspection of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York scheduled for August 15, 2019. The visit was coordinated between the SDNY US Attorney's Office and MCC staff, with the delegation requesting to see specific areas: the 2nd floor psychiatric observation and suicide watch area, the 9th floor Special Housing Unit (SHU), and Epstein's cell which remained cordoned off as a crime scene. The visit came just four days after Epstein was found dead in his cell on August 10, 2019.

Key Highlights

•Geoffrey Berman (US Attorney for SDNY who indicted Epstein) and Ed O'Callaghan (Principal Deputy Attorney General) led the delegation
•Visitors specifically requested to see Epstein's cordoned-off cell, the SHU where he was housed, and the suicide watch area
•The visit was scheduled for August 15, 2019—just four days after Epstein's death on August 10
•Berman requested the new acting warden personally accompany them on the tour
•Documents show DOJ officials from Main Justice joined the inspection alongside the SDNY prosecutors

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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From: To: bop.gov> Subject Re: FW: MCC Visit Thursday Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:47:18 +0000 Thank you. Everything is set. See you in the morning. > 8/14/2019 12:49 PM > » Resenoing, i got an error last time. From: USANYS) Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:41 PM To: Cc: (USANYS Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday Ed O'Callahan — Principal Deputy Attorney General Geoffrey Berman — US Attorney From: Sent: e nes ay, u us , 12:26 PM To: Obop.gov>; Cc: Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday Not a problem. I will add them to the list. Do you have everyone's titles? I will advise the Warden of the request that he accompany us on the tour. Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row bop.gov> EFTA00024400

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New York New York 10007 P: f: >> > Two additional people from DO1 will join the visit: Ed O'Callahan > 8/14/2019 12:17 PM >> > In addition, Geoff has asked that the new acting warden join the tour. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks. From: Sent: ues a u List : 3 PM To: (:)hop.gov> Cc: Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday If it is not too much of an imposition, we ask that all visitors come to our front lobby for screening before admission. Thanks! ›»Iiiiiimigui mm) 8/13/2019 3:58 PM >». Yes, Sent: Tuesda , Au ust 13, 2019 3:38 PM To: bop.gov> Cc: Subject: Re: MCC Visit Thursday It should not be a problem. Does 10 am work for Mr. Berman and the rest of his staff? Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 f > 8/13/2019 2:05 PM >» Adam, The list of visitors from our office is below: Geoffrey Berman EFTA00024401

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As discussed, we would like to see the 2nd floor pscyh observation and suicide watch area; the 9th floor SHU, and Epstein's cell, which we understand to still be cordoned off. As discussed, we would appreciate if only MCC legal would escort us, and we will not speak to any of the guards present given the ongoing investigations. Please give me a call with any questions, and let us know what time and where we should go, and if it would be easier for us to enter via the 3rd floor bridge. Thanks, Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York Tel: EFTA00024402