What is document EFTA00027258?

This is the official Department of Justice press release from August 10, 2019, containing Attorney General William Barr's statement on Jeffrey Epstein's death. It was distributed via the DOJ's GovDelivery email system on the same day Epstein was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document primarily features Attorney General William P. Barr issuing the official statement, and references Jeffrey Epstein, the FBI, and the Inspector General. It was distributed by the DOJ Office of Public Affairs.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the government's immediate official response to Epstein's death, showing that Barr was 'appalled' by the circumstances and immediately launched dual investigations by the FBI and Inspector General. This statement would later be significant as Barr personally investigated the death and concluded, after reviewing surveillance footage, that it was suicide caused by 'a perfect storm of screw-ups' at the jail.

What investigations did William Barr announce after Epstein's death?

Barr announced two separate investigations: an FBI investigation into Epstein's death and an Inspector General investigation into the circumstances at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Barr later stated he personally reviewed surveillance footage and concluded Epstein died by suicide, though the incident raised serious concerns about security failures at the federal facility.

What is document EFTA00027258?

This is the official Department of Justice press release from August 10, 2019, containing Attorney General William Barr's statement on Jeffrey Epstein's death. It was distributed via the DOJ's GovDelivery email system on the same day Epstein was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document primarily features Attorney General William P. Barr issuing the official statement, and references Jeffrey Epstein, the FBI, and the Inspector General. It was distributed by the DOJ Office of Public Affairs.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the government's immediate official response to Epstein's death, showing that Barr was 'appalled' by the circumstances and immediately launched dual investigations by the FBI and Inspector General. This statement would later be significant as Barr personally investigated the death and concluded, after reviewing surveillance footage, that it was suicide caused by 'a perfect storm of screw-ups' at the jail.

What investigations did William Barr announce after Epstein's death?

Barr announced two separate investigations: an FBI investigation into Epstein's death and an Inspector General investigation into the circumstances at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Barr later stated he personally reviewed surveillance footage and concluded Epstein died by suicide, though the incident raised serious concerns about security failures at the federal facility.

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Official DOJ press release from Attorney General William Barr announcing Jeffrey Epstein's death and launching federal investigations into the circumstances of his apparent suicide in federal custody.

This is the official August 10, 2019 press release from the Department of Justice announcing Attorney General William Barr's statement on Jeffrey Epstein's death. Barr expressed being 'appalled' that Epstein was found dead from apparent suicide while in federal custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. The statement announced that the FBI would investigate and that the Inspector General would open a separate investigation into the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death. This document represents the government's immediate official response to one of the most controversial deaths in modern American legal history.

Key Highlights

•Barr called Epstein's death in federal custody a situation that 'raises serious questions that must be answered'
•Two investigations were immediately launched: FBI investigation and Inspector General investigation
•This statement was issued the same day Epstein was found dead (August 10, 2019)
•The press release confirms Epstein died from 'apparent suicide' while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

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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: USDOJ-Office of Public Affairs <USDOJ-OfficeofPublicAffairs®public.govdelivery.com> To: Subject: STATEMENT FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAM P. BARR ON THE DEATH OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 16:35:16 +0000 seal - centered header for gov delivery The United States Department of Justice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SATURDAY, AUGUST to, 2019 STATEMENT FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAM P. BARR ON THE DEATH OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00027258

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WASHINGTON - Attorney General William P. Barr issued the following statement: "I was appalled to learn that Jeffrey Epstein was found dead early this morning from an apparent suicide while in federal custody. Mr. Epstein's death raises serious questions that must be answered. In addition to the FBI's investigation, I have consulted with the Inspector General who is opening an investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Epstein's death." # # # AG 19-855 Do not reply to this message. If you have questions, please use the contacts in the message or call the Office of Public Affairs at 202-514-2007. Follow us: 1w4 Fac You Ira Ma oR T A too This email was sent to using GovDelivery, on behalf of V.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs . 950 Pennsylvania Ave.. NW • Washington. DC 20530 • 202-514-2007 • TTY (866) 5445309. GovDelivery may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Click here to apsubscribc Department of Justice Privacy Policy I CovDelivery Privacy Policy EFTA00027259