Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (the deceased inmate), a BOP Operations Lieutenant who was interviewed, U.S. Marshals Service personnel, correctional officers, and another inmate named Leonardo Fernandez. Specific names are redacted in the public version.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's death?

This memorandum provides administrative documentation of the OIG investigation process. The attached materials include lieutenant logs, daily assignment rosters, and count documents from August 9-10, 2019—the critical period surrounding Epstein's death. The actual interview transcript and detailed findings are referenced as attachments but not included in this cover memorandum.

What is the significance of the attached documents?

The 18 attachments include critical operational records from MCC New York during Epstein's final days: lieutenant activity reports, daily assignment rosters showing staff positions, inmate count documents from the night of August 9-10, 2019, emails between correctional staff and U.S. Marshals, and housing records. These materials would help investigators reconstruct the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (the deceased inmate), a BOP Operations Lieutenant who was interviewed, U.S. Marshals Service personnel, correctional officers, and another inmate named Leonardo Fernandez. Specific names are redacted in the public version.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's death?

This memorandum provides administrative documentation of the OIG investigation process. The attached materials include lieutenant logs, daily assignment rosters, and count documents from August 9-10, 2019—the critical period surrounding Epstein's death. The actual interview transcript and detailed findings are referenced as attachments but not included in this cover memorandum.

What is the significance of the attached documents?

The 18 attachments include critical operational records from MCC New York during Epstein's final days: lieutenant activity reports, daily assignment rosters showing staff positions, inmate count documents from the night of August 9-10, 2019, emails between correctional staff and U.S. Marshals, and housing records. These materials would help investigators reconstruct the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death.

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This is a Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General memorandum documenting an interview with a Federal Bureau of Prisons Lieutenant regarding the death of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York.

This September 1, 2021 memorandum summarizes an OIG investigation interview with a BOP Operations Lieutenant who was working at MCC New York during July and August 2019 when Jeffrey Epstein was housed there. The document lists 18 attachments including the interview transcript, lieutenant logs, daily assignment rosters, count documents, emails, and an inmate quarters history report for the period surrounding Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. This is part of the official investigation into the circumstances of Epstein's death while in federal custody.

Key Highlights

•Interview conducted as part of official DOJ Inspector General investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death in federal custody
•Lieutenant was an Operations Lieutenant at MCC New York during the critical July-August 2019 period when Epstein was housed there
•18 attachments include lieutenant logs, daily assignment rosters, count documents, and emails from August 9-10, 2019—the days immediately surrounding Epstein's death
•References to MCC SHU (Special Housing Unit) where Epstein was held and mentions another inmate, Leonardo Fernandez

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Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

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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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. r OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL. MEMORANDUM OF INVESTIGATION Case Number: 2019-010614 Reporting Office: New York Field Office Interview of Lieutenant, Federal Bureau of Prisons On September 1, 2021, Special Agent and Assistant Special Agent in Charge U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG), conducted a voluntary interview of Lieutenant, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC), New York, at MCC New York. The interview was conducted in reference to an official OIG investigation surrounding the death of BOP inmate Jeffrey Epstein, Register Number 76318-054, who was previously housed at the MCC New York. was an Operations Lieutenant at MCC New York when Epstein was housed within MCC New York in July and August 2019. The interview was recorded, and the recording has been transcribed. The interview transcript and documents discussed with during the interview are attached to this report. The audio recorded interview has been saved separately to the case file due to its large file size. Attachments: 1. Transcribed interview of the recorded interview of conducted on June 14, 2021. 2. OIG Warnings and Assurances Form signed by on August 5, 2019. 3. Lieutenant Log emailed by 4. Lieutenant Log emailed by 5. MCC Lieutenant Activity Report and Daily Log for August 9, 2019. 6. MCC Lieutenant Activity Report and Daily Log for August 10, 2019. 7. MCC Daily Assignment Roster for August 9, 2019. 8. MCC Daily Assignment Roster for August 10, 2019. 9. Email dated August 8, 2019, from USMS 10. Email dated August 9, 2019, from USMS 11. Email dated August 8, 2019, from CO 12. Inmate Leonardo Fernandez Inmate Quarters History Report. 13. MCC Daily Log for August 9, 2019. 14. Email dated August 9, 2019, from to 15. Memo written by dated August 12, 2019. 16. MCC 10 p.m. Count Documents for August 9, 2019 17. MCC 12 a.m. Count Documents for August 19, 2019 18. MCC SHU 30 Minutes Round Sheets for August 10, 2019 19. MCC Supervisor Rounds for August 9 & 10, 2019 on August 10, 2019. on August 6, 2019. to MCC R&D. to MCC staff. to MCC staff. Prepared By: Preparer Title: Reviewed By: Reviewer Title: Special Agent Assistant Special Agent in Charge Signature: Signature: OIG Form 111.210/4 (09/06/2018) This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the 16. Iris the property of the 16 and is loaned to your agency:. it and its contents are not to be distributed outside of your agency EFTA00035808

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