What is document EFTA00034878?

This is an official Metropolitan Correctional Center Daily Activity Report dated July 11, 2019, summarizing incidents and operations from July 10, 2019. It documents Jeffrey Epstein's movement from Psychological Observation to the Special Housing Unit that evening.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Jeffrey Epstein (inmate #76813-054) is the primary subject. The document also references unnamed Operations Lieutenants from the Morning, Day, and Evening Watch shifts, as well as an unnamed inmate companion assigned to monitor Epstein during his psychological observation.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's custody?

The document shows that on July 10, 2019, Epstein was taken off Psychological Observation and transferred to the Special Housing Unit. Prior to this transfer, he had been assigned an 'inmate companion'—a suicide prevention measure where another inmate monitors at-risk prisoners. This is significant because two weeks later, on July 23, Epstein would be found with a bedsheet around his neck in his SHU cell.

What staffing issues does this document reveal at MCC?

The report documents serious staffing problems at MCC New York: multiple correctional assignments were left vacant due to staff shortages, 8 staff members were AWOL, 7 were on sick leave, and 1 was suspended. The facility hired 27 staff for overtime (197.30 hours) to compensate. These staffing issues would later be cited by the DOJ Inspector General as contributing factors to failures in Epstein's supervision.

Why is Epstein's transfer from Psych Obs to SHU significant?

This transfer on July 10, 2019, occurred just 13 days before the July 23 incident where Epstein was found with a bedsheet around his neck. After that incident, he was placed on suicide watch, then returned to SHU on July 30. He died in SHU on August 10, 2019. The DOJ Inspector General later found that staff failed to conduct required checks and falsified records, leaving Epstein unobserved for hours before his death.

What is document EFTA00034878?

This is an official Metropolitan Correctional Center Daily Activity Report dated July 11, 2019, summarizing incidents and operations from July 10, 2019. It documents Jeffrey Epstein's movement from Psychological Observation to the Special Housing Unit that evening.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Jeffrey Epstein (inmate #76813-054) is the primary subject. The document also references unnamed Operations Lieutenants from the Morning, Day, and Evening Watch shifts, as well as an unnamed inmate companion assigned to monitor Epstein during his psychological observation.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's custody?

The document shows that on July 10, 2019, Epstein was taken off Psychological Observation and transferred to the Special Housing Unit. Prior to this transfer, he had been assigned an 'inmate companion'—a suicide prevention measure where another inmate monitors at-risk prisoners. This is significant because two weeks later, on July 23, Epstein would be found with a bedsheet around his neck in his SHU cell.

What staffing issues does this document reveal at MCC?

The report documents serious staffing problems at MCC New York: multiple correctional assignments were left vacant due to staff shortages, 8 staff members were AWOL, 7 were on sick leave, and 1 was suspended. The facility hired 27 staff for overtime (197.30 hours) to compensate. These staffing issues would later be cited by the DOJ Inspector General as contributing factors to failures in Epstein's supervision.

Why is Epstein's transfer from Psych Obs to SHU significant?

This transfer on July 10, 2019, occurred just 13 days before the July 23 incident where Epstein was found with a bedsheet around his neck. After that incident, he was placed on suicide watch, then returned to SHU on July 30. He died in SHU on August 10, 2019. The DOJ Inspector General later found that staff failed to conduct required checks and falsified records, leaving Epstein unobserved for hours before his death.

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This is an official Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) Daily Activity Report from July 11, 2019, documenting Jeffrey Epstein's transfer from Psychological Observation to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) on the evening of July 10, 2019.

This internal Bureau of Prisons memorandum captures a significant moment in Jeffrey Epstein's custody at MCC New York—his movement from psychological observation status to the Special Housing Unit. The document shows Epstein was being monitored with an 'inmate companion' during his psychiatric observation and lists him as inmate #76813-054. The report also reveals operational concerns at MCC that day, including staffing shortages that left several correctional assignments vacant, missing fire and security reports, and a high number of staff absences (including 8 AWOL).

Key Highlights

•Documents Epstein's transfer from Psychiatric Observation to the Special Housing Unit on July 10, 2019
•Shows Epstein was assigned an 'inmate companion' during psychological observation—a suicide prevention measure
•Reveals MCC was operating with staff shortages, with positions like Phone Monitor and SHU #4 left vacant
•Records 8 staff members AWOL and 7 on sick leave that day, illustrating chronic staffing problems later cited in DOJ investigations
•Contains Epstein's federal inmate number (#76813-054) used throughout official records

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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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REPLY TO ATTN OF: UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER New York, NY 10007 . M/W Operations Lieutenant SUBJECT: Daily Activity Report TO: Lieutenants Departments Heads July 11, 2019 Daily Activity as communicated or documented by the Operations Lieutenant for July 10, 2019, was received and/or reviewed. The following information was noted. Mornin Watch Shift: Lt. reported no significant incidents occurred on the Morning Watch shift. Day Watch Shift: Lt. reported Correctional assignments Phone Monitor, SHU #4, 10-South #2 vacated, due to, a shortage of staff. Evening Watch Shift: Lt. reported I/M's Epstein #76813-054(From Psych Obs.), placement on the Special Housing Unit. CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_000 12748 EFTA00034878

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INMATES IN OUTSIDE HOSPITAL/SUICIDE WATCH/FURLOUGH/DRY CELL: I/M Epstein #76318-054 on Psych Obs. w/inmate companion on Psych Obs. w/inmate companion NEW ADMISSIONS TO MCC New York: RELEASED FROM MCC NEW YORK: ADMISSIONS TO THE SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT: Epstein #76813-054 (From Psych Obs.) TOTAL NUMBER OF CELLS IN SHU THAT ARE PRESENTLY TRIPLE BUNKED: None MISSING FIRE AND SECURITY REPORT: Staff Search Tool Rm. Sallyport 2 Sallyport 3 MISSING EQUIPMENT INVENTORY FORM: Staff Search Sallyport 2 Sallyport 3 Roof Recreation CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00012749 EFTA00034879

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THE FOLLOWING LEAVE WAS UTILIUZED: FURLOUGH: 00 ANNUAL LEAVE: 05 SICK LEAVE: 07 OFFICIAL TIME: 01 SUSPENSION: 01 FFLA: 00 FMLA: 00 COP: 02 AWOL: 08 ADVANCE LEAVE: 00 LWOP: 05 ADMIN LEAVE: 00 COMP TIME: 00 TRAINING: 01 GLYNCO: 00 LWOP(M): 01 TOA: 00 EPO: 01 TRAVEL: 00 THE FOLLOWING OVERTIMES WERE HIRED: E -1 OVERTIME: Number of staff = 27 Hours = 197.30 E-1 COMPTIME: Number of staff = 01 Hours = 08.00 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_000 12750 EFTA00034880