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This is the official Federal Bureau of Prisons press release announcing Jeffrey Epstein's death at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York on August 10, 2019.
This is a draft press release template from the Federal Bureau of Prisons documenting the discovery of Jeffrey Epstein unresponsive in his cell at approximately 6:30 p.m. on August 10, 2019. The document describes life-saving measures attempted by staff, EMS transport to a local hospital, and his subsequent death. The release notes that the FBI was notified and includes placeholder text for specific details like his arrival date and exact charges. This document represents the official government communication about one of the most controversial deaths in federal custody in recent history.
Key Highlights
- •Official BOP press release announcing Epstein found unresponsive at 6:30 p.m. on August 10, 2019
- •Describes emergency response procedures and transport to hospital where he was pronounced dead
- •FBI was notified of the death; document confirms no other inmates or staff were injured
- •Contains template placeholders indicating this was a draft before final details were confirmed
- •Public Information Officer Lee Plourde listed as contact for media inquiries
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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein
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U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, New York For Immediate Release August 10, 2019 Contact: Lee Plourde Public Information Officer (646) 836-6300 Inmate Death at the MCC New York New York, NY: On Saturday, August 10, 2019, at approximately 6:30 p.m., inmate Jeffrey Edward Epstein was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, New York. Life-saving measures were initiated immediately by responding staff. Staff requested emergency medical services (EMS) and life-saving efforts continued. Mr. Epstein was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, and subsequently pronounced dead by hospital staff. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was notified. No staff or other inmates were injured and at no time was the public in danger. Mr. Epstein was a 66-year-old male who arrived at MCC New York on [insert date from PP37, perhaps July 8, 2019 from news reports] under pretrial status after being indicted for [insert the specific title(s) of his offense(s) here from Sentry or his court order (sex trafficking I believe)]. MCC New York is an Administrative security facility that currently houses 763 male offenders in New York, New York. Additional information about the Federal Bureau of Prisons can be found at www.bop.gov. CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_000 10727 EFTA00034336
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