Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of Ncw York New York, NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:25 PM To: Cc: (USANYS) Subject: MCC conditions >; Aida Leisenring >; tonyricco ( • Michael Bachrach I am writing as I have been asked to update everyone on the continuing problems at the facility. Mr. Tartaglione has not has books swapped out since was kind enough to it himself on August 15th. His radio has needed batteries for several days. The guards simply refuse to provide him with the batteries and new books he believes are in his property. Several guards have been making comments to him such as "You're threatening our lives" and "Give the big mouth his try" and similar remarks aimed at intimidating him and conveying to him their displeasure with his complaints. As for visiting I arrived on Sunday and waited nearly 50 minutes because there was not staff in the lobby to process legal visits. I was able to see my client by 9;10, but I couldn't stay through the count so I had to leave before 9:30. I know I did not make an appointment but the issue wasn't a free room, but adequate staffing in the lobby. Yesterday I was able to see my client at 5:00 as scheduled. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P1 (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, olease notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately deletesbist_00018722 Page 11129 Pace 120 EFTA00138632