Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Bruce A. Barket (defense attorney), Aida Leisenring (legal staff at Barket's firm), Michael Bachrach, Kenneth J. Montgomery Esq, and references to the MCC lawyer. The prosecutors' names are redacted. The client, though not named, was Nicholas Tartaglione based on context.

Who is Bruce Barket and why is he significant?

Bruce Barket is a prominent criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP. He represented Nicholas Tartaglione, a former police officer accused of quadruple murder who was Jeffrey Epstein's cellmate at the MCC. Barket was vocal about the deplorable conditions at the MCC and the missing surveillance footage from the night of Epstein's first alleged suicide attempt.

What does 'the other side of the wall' mean in this document?

This phrase refers to a separate unit within the U.S. Attorney's Office, likely an ethical firewall between different prosecution teams. The presence of 'firewall counsel' in the original letter suggests there were conflict-of-interest concerns requiring separation between different parts of the prosecution, common in complex cases involving multiple defendants or related investigations.

What does this document reveal about conditions at the MCC?

While the specific letter content is not included, the email references ongoing complaints about jail conditions at the MCC. Bruce Barket was known for publicly criticizing the facility, citing rat infestations, lack of attorney access, and retaliatory treatment of inmates. His client Tartaglione was reportedly placed in a cell with a broken toilet and given only a bucket after requesting a transfer.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Bruce A. Barket (defense attorney), Aida Leisenring (legal staff at Barket's firm), Michael Bachrach, Kenneth J. Montgomery Esq, and references to the MCC lawyer. The prosecutors' names are redacted. The client, though not named, was Nicholas Tartaglione based on context.

Who is Bruce Barket and why is he significant?

Bruce Barket is a prominent criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP. He represented Nicholas Tartaglione, a former police officer accused of quadruple murder who was Jeffrey Epstein's cellmate at the MCC. Barket was vocal about the deplorable conditions at the MCC and the missing surveillance footage from the night of Epstein's first alleged suicide attempt.

What does 'the other side of the wall' mean in this document?

This phrase refers to a separate unit within the U.S. Attorney's Office, likely an ethical firewall between different prosecution teams. The presence of 'firewall counsel' in the original letter suggests there were conflict-of-interest concerns requiring separation between different parts of the prosecution, common in complex cases involving multiple defendants or related investigations.

What does this document reveal about conditions at the MCC?

While the specific letter content is not included, the email references ongoing complaints about jail conditions at the MCC. Bruce Barket was known for publicly criticizing the facility, citing rat infestations, lack of attorney access, and retaliatory treatment of inmates. His client Tartaglione was reportedly placed in a cell with a broken toilet and given only a bucket after requesting a transfer.

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Internal DOJ email chain from August 2020 discussing a letter from defense attorney Bruce Barket regarding jail conditions at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) and a request for telephonic court appearance.

This document is an internal email exchange between prosecutors in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) regarding a letter from Bruce Barket, attorney for Nicholas Tartaglione—the former police officer who was Jeffrey Epstein's cellmate at the MCC. The emails discuss Barket's complaints about jail conditions and a request for his client to appear telephonically at an upcoming court hearing. The prosecutors reference needing to consult with 'the other side of the wall,' indicating coordination between different units within the U.S. Attorney's Office. Barket copied both prosecution and 'firewall counsel' on his letter, suggesting sensitive ethical considerations in the case.

Key Highlights

•Bruce Barket sent letter to court about MCC jail conditions for his client Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein's former cellmate
•Defense requested telephonic court appearance for the following week
•Internal DOJ discussion reveals coordination needed with separate prosecution unit ('other side of the wall')
•Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP represented Tartaglione in federal death penalty case

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From: To: ' ir)" Cc: (USANYS)" Subject: RE: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:14:18 +0000 (USANYS)" I think that decision lies on the other side of the wall. Thanks= From: (USANYS) Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 2:10 PM To: Cc: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance (USANYS) Thanks What's our position on his request to appear telephonically week? Or should I check with the other side of the wall? From: Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 2:22 PM To: (USANYS) Cc: (USANYS) Subject: FW: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance FYI From: Bruce Barket Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 12:50 PM To: Cc: Aida Leisenring tonyricco <M > < >; Michael Bachrach Kenneth J. Montgomery Esq (USANYS) al> ;'john diaz (I > (USANYS) (USANYS)>; (USANYS) Subject: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance I hope all is well. Can you please bring this letter to the attention of the judge? Note that I copied the lawyer for the MCC and the prosecution team as well as firewall counsel. Thank you. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP www.barketepstein.com EFTA00026748

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