What is document EFTA00034372?

It's a letter from the Warden of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York to Judge Richard M. Berman concerning the investigation into an incident involving Jeffrey Epstein on July 23, 2019.

What does this document reveal?

The document confirms that the investigations into the July 23, 2019, incident involving Jeffrey Epstein at MCC will be handled by the FBI and OIG, and that a previous internal investigation's details cannot be disclosed at the time.

What is document EFTA00034372?

It's a letter from the Warden of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York to Judge Richard M. Berman concerning the investigation into an incident involving Jeffrey Epstein on July 23, 2019.

What does this document reveal?

The document confirms that the investigations into the July 23, 2019, incident involving Jeffrey Epstein at MCC will be handled by the FBI and OIG, and that a previous internal investigation's details cannot be disclosed at the time.

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Document EFTA00034372 is a letter from the Warden of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York to Judge Richard M. Berman regarding the investigation into the July 23, 2019, incident involving Jeffrey Epstein.

This letter, dated August 12, 2019, confirms that the investigations by the FBI and OIG will include the July 23, 2019 incident involving Jeffrey Epstein at the MCC. Warden Lamine N'Diaye assures Judge Berman that despite an internal investigation, the external investigations will encompass the incident, preventing the disclosure of information from the prior investigation. The document also includes a list of individuals who received copies of the letter, including Chief Judge Colleen McMahon and Martin Weinberg, Epstein's counsel.

Key Highlights

•Confirmation that the FBI and OIG investigations will include the July 23, 2019 incident involving Jeffrey Epstein.
•Lamine N'Diaye, the Warden of MCC New York, is the author of the letter.
•The letter is addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman in response to his inquiry about the scope of the investigations.

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August 12, 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden SENT VIA EMAIL The Honorable Richard M. Berman, District Judge Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse 500 Pearl Street New York, New York 10007-1312 Re: Dear Judge Berman: Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 (646) 836.6300. (646) 836-7751 (Fax) EPSTEIN, Jeffrey, Federal Register No. 76318-054 United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, 19-cr-00490-R%IB I am writing in regards to your August 12, 2019 inquiry whether the investigations referenced in my August 10, 2019 letter will include the incident at MCC involving Mr. Epstein on or about July 23, 2019. I can confirm that, although an internal investigation was completed regarding the July 23, 2019 incident, the current investigations by the FBI and OIG will include this incident as well. Accordingly, I cannot divulge any information about the prior investigation at this time. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at (646)836-7700. Sincerely, Lamine N'Diaye Warden MCC New York cc: Chief Judge Colleen McMahon Edward Friedland, District Executive Michael Greco, U.S. Marshal Assistant U.S. Attorneys CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_000 10825 EFTA00034372

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Martin Weinberg, Counsel for Mr. Epstein CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_000 10826 EFTA00034373