From: OAG " < > To: < > Subject: Sent: Mon. 12 Aug 2019 22:54:58 +0000 M : Please review the draft below and suggest any edits or comments. Thanks, draft statement Today, the Attorney General directed the Bureau of Prisons to temporarily assign the warden at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York to the Bureau's Northeast Regional Office pending the outcome of the FBI and OIG investigations into the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein, a former MCC inmate. FCI Otisville Warden has been named Acting Warden of the MCC New York. The Bureau of Prisons also placed on administrative leave three MCC correctional personnel assigned to Mr. Epstein's unit at the time of his apparent suicide pending the outcome of the investigations. Additional actions may be taken as the circumstances warrant. SDNY_00016437 Page 223 EFTA00138573

Re: Draft language From To Date 2019/08/12 05:28 Subject: Re: Draft language Attachments: TEXT.htm Yes, El and I had already discussed that and he will have info this morning. • Sent from my Vcrizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphonc Original message — Front " (OAG)" c Date: 8/11/19 11:12 PM GMT-05:00 To: Cc: Subject: RE: Draft language >» " (OAG)" 08/11/2019 23:12 >» Thanks. This is helpful. We can talk tomorrow about the timing. It will also be helpful to get some information about staffing at MCC I've seen additional press reports trying to link the staffing shortages, overtime and this incident. Thanks, From: Sent: Sunda , Au ust 11, 2019 9:53 PM To: OAG Cc: < Subject: Draft language M. as discussed, several options are below. Please note that we should discuss timing of all this. I will need to ensure staff are notified first, and I should let my Executive Staff know so they are not taken off guard as they will no doutzt a lot of questions from their staff and other wardens. Also note that the Warden just called and told him the US Attorney is meeting with him at 10 am tomorrow. So this probably should be some time after that interview. Preferred: Today, the Bureau of Prisons placed two staff who work in MCC NY on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation into the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. Additional actions may be taken as the circumstances of the investigations warrant. SDNY_00016438 Page 8947 Pape 224 EFTA00138574

A more detailed version of above could read: Today, the Bureau of Prisons placed on administrative leave the two staff who worked in the Special Housing Unit at MCC NY pending the outcome of the investigation into the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. Additional actions may be taken as the circumstances of the investigations warrant. If a third staff member is added either version can be changed to read "three." If the warden is added, the following is proposed: The Bureau of Prisons also temporarily reassigned the MCC NY Warden to the Northeast Regional Office pending the outcome of the investigation. FCI Otisville Warden has been named Acting Warden of the MCC NY. While I prefer not to state the warden's name in this release, if you decide it needs to be added, his name is Sent from my Verizon. Samsung Galaxy smartphone SDNY_00016439 Page 8948 Paoe 223 EFTA00138575

Wednesday AM Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update From To Date 2019/07/10 10:16 Subject: Wednesday AM Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update Attachments: TEXT.htm SDNY_00016440 Page 8958 Page 226 EFTA00138576

Wednesday AM Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update Inmate Epstein #76318-054 was removed from Psychological Observation and placed in the SHU. Suicide Watch None Psych Observation 1. Sesiectfully, (Forensic) Ph.D. Forensic Psychologist LT, U.S. Public Health Service U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Fax: E-mail: "This message is intended for official use and may contain SENSITIVE information. If this message contains SENSITIVE information, it should be properly delivered, labeled, stored, and disposed of according to policy." SDNY_00016441 Page 8959 Pace 227 EFTA00138577

Re: Tartaglione 78514-054 From To Date 2019/12/19 12:13 Subject: Re: Tartaglione 78514-054 Attachments: TEXT.htm SDNY_00016442 Page 9009 Page 228 EFTA00138578

The video is being burned and sent over . Can you call me when you have a min, > > > 12/19/2019 11:13 AM > » As an update, I spoke with the AUSAs. They advised the Court thee was no video because the FBI had the DVR (pulled for the 8/10 incident) which went back to the 7/23 attempt. The FBI reported the DVR footage was corrupted as to the 7/23 video and, thus there was no footage. The AUSAs are asking that SIS check to see where preserved the 7/22-23 video to see if that copy is not corrupted. They will be reaching out to her directly. The AUSAs also want to know where the orange rope from the 7/23 attempt is preserved. Thanks all, Deputy Regional Counsel Northeast Regional Office U.S. Customs House 2nd and Chestnut Streets Philadel hia, PA 19106 f. i s p: > > > 12/19/2019 10:01 AM » > https://www.rnsn.com/en-ie/news/world/jail-video-surveillance-from-jeffrey-epsteins-first-suicide-attempt- in-july-is-missing-prosecutor-says-according-to-reports/ar-BBY92ur Good morning all, Per the above article, the Court was advised by the USAO that MCC did not preserve video from outside the cell shared by Tartaglione and Epstein at the time of Epstein's alleged first suicide attempt. However, per the attached, SIS advised the footage was preserved. What search for the footage was performed prior to advising the USAO the footage could not be found? I would recommend searching again for the missing video. I have a call with the AUSAs in 20 minutes and will advise as to what other issues arose at yesterday's hearing. Thank you, Deputy Regional Counsel Northeast Regional Office U.S. Customs House 2nd and Chestnut Streets Philadel hia, PA 19106 p: f. SONY_00016443 Page 9010 Page 229 EFTA00138579

Re: Tartaglione 78514-054 From To Date 2019/12/19 11:13 Subject: Re: Tartaglione 78514-054 Attachments: TEXT.htm SDNY_00016444 Page 9014 Page 230 EFTA00138580

M an update, I spoke with the AUSAs. They advised the Court thee was no video because the FBI had the DVR (pulled for the 8/10 incident) which went back to the 7/23 attempt. The FBI reported the DVR footage was corrupted as to the 7/23 video and, thus there was no footage. The AUSAs are asking that SIS check to see where IN preserved the 7/22-23 video to see if that copy is not corrupted. They will be reaching out to her directly. The AUSAs also want to know where the orange rope from the 7/23 attempt is preserved. Thanks all, Deputy Regional Counsel Northeast Regional Office U.S. Customs House 2nd and Chestnut Streets P 9106 pis >>> 12/19/2019 10:01 AM >>> https://www rrtsmcom/en-ie/news/world/jail-video-surveillance-from-jeffrey-epsteins-first-suicide-attempt- jn-july-is-missing-prosecutor-says-according-to-reports/ar-BBY92ur Good morning all, Per the above article, the Court was advised by the USAO that MCC did not preserve video from outside the cell shared by Tartaglione and Epstein at the time of Epstein's alleged first suicide attempt. However, per the attached, SIS advised the footage was preserved. What search for the footage was performed prior to advising the USAO the footage could not be found? I would recommend searching again for the missing video. I have a call with the AUSAs in 20 minutes and will advise as to what other issues arose at yesterday's hearing. Thank you, Deputy Regional Counsel Northeast Regional Office U.S. Customs House 2nd and Chestnut Streets Philadel hia, PA 19106 f. i s p: SONY_00016445 Page 9015 Pape 231 EFTA00138581

RE: UPDATE: Media inquiry - due today - NY Daily News - re: From To Date 2019/12/06 18:19 Subject: RE: UPDATE: Media inquiry - due today - NY Daily News - re: Attachments: TEXT.htm Thanks E! I revised slightly and sent to my boss who'll finalize with AD tonight hopefully Public Information Office Federal Bureau of Prisons >> > < > 12/6/2019 5:45 PM > » Sorry this is the best that I can do on the fly from my phone. I hope this helps. If you should need anything else please feel free to contact me. Thanks again. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From:'" j [email protected]> Date: 12/6/19 3:34 PM GMT-05:00 To: Cc Subject: UPDATE: Media inquiry - due today - NY Daily News - re: conditions at MCC NY post-Epstein Here is an updated version for the moment Reporter. Stephen Brown - NY DAILY NEWS Questions & Proposed Responses: SONY_00016446 Page 9019 Page 232 EFTA00138582

Hello, I'm working on a story about morale at MCC in Manhattan in the wake of charges against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas. I've spoken to an AFGE union official and Thomas's defense attorney. The story will run over the weekend so I'd appreciate a response by COB today. The thrust of the story is that morale has plummeted at the facility in the wake of the falsification of documents charges. Morale was already bad because of staffing issues. The story will also note that the facility itself is in very bad shape and that, according to people I spoke to, there has not been a hiring surge or any major reforms in the wake of Jeffrey Epstein's suicide. (1) Has any money been allocated for improving MCC as a facility since Epstein's death? RESPONSE: Yes, examples include money for staff positions at MCC New York (are we saying we are adding staff positions in the future or have already added them and already hired new staff now working there after Epstein's death) and overtime work performed at MCC New York by staff on temporary assignment from other Bureau of Prisons correctional institutions. The BOP has expended over $500,000 bringing staff to MCC New York from other facilities (since Epstein?). MCC New York has spent approximately 2.6 million in infrastructure repairs since March 2019 and continues to make appropriate enhancements and repairs thought the facility. (2) Has there been a hiring surge since Epstein's suicide? RESPONSE: 21 staff have been hired since inmate Epstein's death. (I may need to confirm with Central Office's HRM) (3) Any changes in BOP policies following Epstein's suicide? RESPONSE: ■ will get more info to supplement this: There have been a number of policy changes implemented under a "back to basics" approach in recent months. MCC NY has made several chances and implementing managerial oversite pertaining to inmate accountability. This includes reviewing restictive housing (SHU) video footage to ensure rounds are conducted timely and accurately, lieutenants conducting counts in (SHU) on morning watch, staff conducting single cell reports for inmates housed alone in cells, and mandatory notification to the warden for review of inmates placed on suicide watch. In addition daily bed book audits supervised by Executive Staff. (4) Is it correct that Noel and Thomas were responsible for roughly 50 to 70 inmates the night of the suicide? RESPONSE: The BOP does not comment on matters related to investigations or pending litigation. (5) What is the attrition rate for BOP correctional officers? What's the average length of time a person stays in the job? (NYC-area would be best if it's available.) RESPONSE: • is checking to see if HRM can answer this; if not, then we could say the following: Some staff have been working at MCC New York for 30 years. However the average stall member assigned to MCC NY has 11.5 years with the agency. SDNY_00016447 Page 9020 Pax 233 EFTA00138583

(6) Can you share anything supervisors at MCC have told the rank and file in the wake of these charges? What's the message to overworked, disgruntled correctional officers? RESPONSE: MCC New York Executive staff have been transparent with staff pertaining to staffing levels and its progress on hiring. Management has worked with the local union representatives and held a recruitment fair which was held in August to recruit Correctional Officers. The Excecutive staff has held staff recalls and meetings emphasizing that the institution's leadership understands staffs concerns and is doing the best to increase staffing levels. Staff have been told and regularly see the many staff who are assigned temporarily to MCC New York from all over the country to assist with shortages in multiple departments at MCC New York from correctional services, food service, safety, education, psychology, medical mechanical services, As new positions post and staff see temporary staff coming in to alleviate the burdens of overtime work, the morale at MCC NY is improving. Public Information Office Federal Bureau of Prisons SDNY_00016448 Page 9021 Pape 234 EFTA00138584

FW: Questions regarding MCC placement From (USMS)" To (BOP) Date 2019/10/08 12:55 Subject: FW: Questions regarding MCC placement Attachments: TEXT.htm, 762612569MOTIWALA Dr Cumming Report [viewed].pdf, Mime.822 SDNY_00016449 Page 9046 Pa= EFTA00138585