What is document EFTA00027117?

This is an internal DOJ email chain from August 15, 2019, coordinating a visit by high-ranking DOJ officials to the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, five days after Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell on August 10, 2019.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document names Ed O'Callahan (Principal Deputy Attorney General), Geoffrey Berman (U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York), and references staff from the DOJ Office of the Inspector General's New York Field Office and MCC New York supervisory staff attorneys.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that top DOJ leadership conducted an on-site visit to MCC New York in the immediate aftermath of Epstein's death. Geoffrey Berman specifically requested the acting warden join them on the tour, suggesting they wanted direct access to facility leadership. The involvement of the Inspector General's office indicates this was part of the early investigation into the failures that allowed Epstein to die unmonitored.

Why is this visit significant?

The DOJ Inspector General later found 'numerous and serious failures by MCC New York staff constituting misconduct and dereliction of their duties.' This visit by O'Callahan and Berman occurred during the critical early days of that investigation, as authorities were trying to understand how Epstein was left unmonitored for hours despite being a high-profile inmate.

What was Geoffrey Berman's role in the Epstein case?

Geoffrey Berman was the U.S. Attorney who oversaw the federal sex trafficking prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein in 2019. After Epstein's death, Berman pledged to continue investigating Epstein's co-conspirators and met personally with Epstein's accusers to assure them the investigation would continue.

What is document EFTA00027117?

This is an internal DOJ email chain from August 15, 2019, coordinating a visit by high-ranking DOJ officials to the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, five days after Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell on August 10, 2019.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document names Ed O'Callahan (Principal Deputy Attorney General), Geoffrey Berman (U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York), and references staff from the DOJ Office of the Inspector General's New York Field Office and MCC New York supervisory staff attorneys.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that top DOJ leadership conducted an on-site visit to MCC New York in the immediate aftermath of Epstein's death. Geoffrey Berman specifically requested the acting warden join them on the tour, suggesting they wanted direct access to facility leadership. The involvement of the Inspector General's office indicates this was part of the early investigation into the failures that allowed Epstein to die unmonitored.

Why is this visit significant?

The DOJ Inspector General later found 'numerous and serious failures by MCC New York staff constituting misconduct and dereliction of their duties.' This visit by O'Callahan and Berman occurred during the critical early days of that investigation, as authorities were trying to understand how Epstein was left unmonitored for hours despite being a high-profile inmate.

What was Geoffrey Berman's role in the Epstein case?

Geoffrey Berman was the U.S. Attorney who oversaw the federal sex trafficking prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein in 2019. After Epstein's death, Berman pledged to continue investigating Epstein's co-conspirators and met personally with Epstein's accusers to assure them the investigation would continue.

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Internal DOJ email chain coordinating a high-level visit to MCC New York on August 15, 2019—five days after Jeffrey Epstein's death—by Principal Deputy Attorney General Ed O'Callahan and U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman.

This email chain from August 15, 2019 documents the coordination between DOJ officials and the Office of the Inspector General's New York Field Office for a visit to the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) following Jeffrey Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. The emails show Ed O'Callahan (Principal Deputy Attorney General) and Geoffrey Berman (U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York) were scheduled to tour the facility, with staff arranging security vests and requesting the acting warden accompany them. This visit occurred during the initial phase of the DOJ Inspector General's investigation into the failures at MCC that allowed Epstein to die unmonitored.

Key Highlights

•Documents a DOJ leadership visit to MCC New York just 5 days after Epstein's death
•Ed O'Callahan (Principal Deputy Attorney General) and Geoffrey Berman (U.S. Attorney SDNY) led the delegation
•Additional law enforcement agents from DOJ were joining the visit
•Berman personally requested the acting warden accompany the tour
•DOJ Inspector General's New York Field Office was coordinating the visit logistics

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From: ' To: ' (USANYS)" Cc: ' )" Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:29:49 +0000 On Aug 15, 2019 9:11 AM, ' wrote: U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General New York Field Office One Battery Park Plaza, 29th Floor New York, NY 10004 From: Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:06 AM To: Cc: Subject: FW: MCC Visit Thursday (USANYS) Can you guys assist with this? From: Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:54 AM To: 'c M>; Subject: Re: MCC Visit Thursday (USANYS) < Sorry about the abrupt prior email. I was hoping to get the names so we could ensure we have enough vests for everyone. >» ' (USANYS)" < > 8/14/2019 10:56 PM >> > I just found out that additional law enforcement agents will be joining but I don't know how many and who. I asked. I'm sorry! On Aug 14, 2019, at 12:49 PM,   Resending, I got an error last time. From: (USANYS) Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:41 PM (USANYS) c > wrote: EFTA00027117

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To: Cc: ‹MEM > Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday Ed O'Callahan — Principal Deputy Attorney General Geoffrey Berman — US Attorney From: Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:26 PM To: >; Cc: Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday Hi 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. Thank you, cM > (USANYS) Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 >>>' (USANYS)" c > 8/14/2019 12:17 PM >>> e from DO1 will join the visit: In addition, Geoff has asked that the new acting warden join the tour. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks. From: Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 4:03 PM To: c >; (USANYS) < 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! >>> (USANYS)" Yes, thank you. Where should we go? From: 8/13/2019 3:58 PM >>> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 3:38 PM EFTA00027118

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To: (USANYS) Cc: ) `> Subject: Re: MCC Visit Thursday Hi It should not be a problem. Does 10 am work for Mr. Berman and the rest of his staff? o mm Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 >> >' (USANYS)" < The list of visitors from our office is below: Geoffrey Berman > 8/13/2019 2:05 PM >>> 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: EFTA00027119