Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein, the Department of Justice, the Office of the Inspector General (DOI OIG), and a person named 'Guido' who appears to be an OIG official. The names of the email senders and the witness who invoked the Fifth Amendment are redacted.

What does this document reveal about the Epstein investigation?

The document reveals that the correctional officer charged with demanding sex as a bribe had previously participated in interviewing a witness as part of the Epstein investigation. This witness invoked their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination ('took 5'). This shows a direct connection between MCC staff involved in misconduct cases and the Epstein investigation.

What was the correctional officer charged with?

Based on the press release referenced in these emails, the officer (Robert Adams) was charged with bribery and blackmail for demanding sex from a female prison visitor whom he had caught smuggling contraband into the MCC between June and August 2019. This occurred at the same facility where Jeffrey Epstein was held before his death.

Why is the DOJ apologizing to the OIG?

The emails show that DOJ officials realized they should have credited the Office of Inspector General in the press release because OIG had participated in interviewing a witness during the Epstein investigation as part of this case's background. One official takes responsibility for the oversight and plans to call 'Guido' at OIG to apologize.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein, the Department of Justice, the Office of the Inspector General (DOI OIG), and a person named 'Guido' who appears to be an OIG official. The names of the email senders and the witness who invoked the Fifth Amendment are redacted.

What does this document reveal about the Epstein investigation?

The document reveals that the correctional officer charged with demanding sex as a bribe had previously participated in interviewing a witness as part of the Epstein investigation. This witness invoked their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination ('took 5'). This shows a direct connection between MCC staff involved in misconduct cases and the Epstein investigation.

What was the correctional officer charged with?

Based on the press release referenced in these emails, the officer (Robert Adams) was charged with bribery and blackmail for demanding sex from a female prison visitor whom he had caught smuggling contraband into the MCC between June and August 2019. This occurred at the same facility where Jeffrey Epstein was held before his death.

Why is the DOJ apologizing to the OIG?

The emails show that DOJ officials realized they should have credited the Office of Inspector General in the press release because OIG had participated in interviewing a witness during the Epstein investigation as part of this case's background. One official takes responsibility for the oversight and plans to call 'Guido' at OIG to apologize.

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Internal DOJ email chain from October 2020 discussing a press release about charges against correctional officer Robert Adams, with references to his prior involvement in interviewing a witness as part of the Epstein investigation.

This document is an internal email exchange between U.S. Attorney's Office staff (SDNY) on October 1, 2020, regarding the press release announcing charges against a Metropolitan Correctional Center correctional officer who demanded sex as a bribe from a female prison visitor. The emails reveal that the charged officer had previously participated in interviewing a witness who invoked the Fifth Amendment during the Epstein investigation. Staff discuss whether the DOJ Office of Inspector General should have been credited in the press release for their earlier involvement, with one official apologizing for the oversight and planning to call 'Guido' to apologize.

Key Highlights

•Reveals the charged correctional officer previously participated in interviewing a witness who 'took 5' (invoked Fifth Amendment rights) during the Epstein investigation
•Shows internal DOJ coordination and credit attribution concerns between agencies (FBI, OIG) on high-profile cases
•Connects the MCC officer bribery case to the broader Epstein investigation context
•References 'Guido' as a contact at DOJ OIG who was owed an apology for being excluded from press release credit

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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To: •>; (USANYS) Cc: ) Subject: FW: press release: Acting U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Correctional Officer Who Demanded Bribe In The Form Of Sex From A Female Prison Visitor Just forwarding FYI. From: Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 11:03 AM To: Cc: Subject: press release: Acting U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Correctional Officer Who Demanded Bribe In The Form Of Sex From A Female Prison Visitor Good morning I wanted to follow up on a press release from your office from earlier this week entitled, " Acting U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Correctional Officer Who Demanded Bribe In The Form Of Sex From A Female Prison Visitor." The press release lists DOI OIG as a supporting law enforcement agency at the end of the release. However, I spoke with our Special Agent in Charge in New York and we believe we should have been listed as an announcing agency. Our contributions to this case were significant, and we'd ask that for future press releases, you include our SAC as an announcing official. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, I'm at 202-579-7511. Thank you. https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/priacting-us-attorney-announces-charges-against-correctiona I-officer- who-demanded-bribe Senior Public Affairs Specialist U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General @JusticeOlG @OversightGov @COVID Oversight EFTA00025270