EFTA00035658
This document is an official announcement from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons regarding the death of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York on August 10, 2019.
The content is a press release reporting Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide in federal custody, details of the incident, and mentions the FBI investigation. It includes key entities like the Bureau of Prisons and individuals involved, highlighting a significant event in a high-profile legal case.
Key Highlights
- •Jeffrey Epstein found unresponsive and pronounced dead at a hospital following an apparent suicide in his cell.
- •FBI investigation launched into the circumstances of Epstein's death.
- •Lee Plourde identified as the Metropolitan Correctional Center's Public Information Officer.
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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 a.m., inmate Jeffrey Edward Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell in the Special Housing Unit from an apparent suicide 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 FBI is investigating the incident. Mr. Epstein was a 66-year-old male who arrived at MCC New York on July 6, 2019 under pretrial status after being indicted for sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy. 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. EFTA00035658
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