What is the Office of the Warden in the Epstein files?

The Office of the Warden is the administrative office at Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, the federal detention facility where Jeffrey Epstein died on August 10, 2019. In the documents, this office appears as the sender of official correspondence notifying federal judges and Epstein's family of his death, as well as internal memoranda to staff. Warden Lamine N'Diaye was reassigned from MCC three days after Epstein's death as investigations into the circumstances began.

Why did the Office of the Warden send letters to judges about Epstein's death?

Federal Bureau of Prisons protocol requires the warden's office to immediately notify presiding judges when a defendant in federal custody dies. Judge Richard M. Berman was presiding over Epstein's criminal case (19-cr-00490-RMB), and Chief Judge Colleen McMahon was the chief judge of the Southern District of New York. Multiple letters dated August 10 and August 12, 2019, were sent via email to inform the court of Epstein's death.

What happened to the MCC warden after Epstein's death?

Warden Lamine N'Diaye, who had led MCC since May 2018, was temporarily reassigned on August 13, 2019—three days after Epstein's death—by Attorney General William Barr. The reassignment came as the FBI and DOJ Inspector General launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death. A subsequent DOJ OIG report found numerous failures by MCC staff, including non-functional security cameras and guards who falsified records about monitoring Epstein's cell.

What is the Office of the Warden in the Epstein files?

The Office of the Warden is the administrative office at Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, the federal detention facility where Jeffrey Epstein died on August 10, 2019. In the documents, this office appears as the sender of official correspondence notifying federal judges and Epstein's family of his death, as well as internal memoranda to staff. Warden Lamine N'Diaye was reassigned from MCC three days after Epstein's death as investigations into the circumstances began.

Why did the Office of the Warden send letters to judges about Epstein's death?

Federal Bureau of Prisons protocol requires the warden's office to immediately notify presiding judges when a defendant in federal custody dies. Judge Richard M. Berman was presiding over Epstein's criminal case (19-cr-00490-RMB), and Chief Judge Colleen McMahon was the chief judge of the Southern District of New York. Multiple letters dated August 10 and August 12, 2019, were sent via email to inform the court of Epstein's death.

What happened to the MCC warden after Epstein's death?

Warden Lamine N'Diaye, who had led MCC since May 2018, was temporarily reassigned on August 13, 2019—three days after Epstein's death—by Attorney General William Barr. The reassignment came as the FBI and DOJ Inspector General launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death. A subsequent DOJ OIG report found numerous failures by MCC staff, including non-functional security cameras and guards who falsified records about monitoring Epstein's cell.

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The Office of the Warden at Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) appears in official Bureau of Prisons correspondence regarding Jeffrey Epstein's death on August 10, 2019, including notifications to federal judges and internal memoranda.

All 14 mentions are from official federal documents dated August 10-12, 2019, bearing the letterhead 'U.S. Department of Justice / Federal Bureau of Prisons / Office of the Warden / Metropolitan Correctional Center.' These include letters sent to Chief Judge Colleen McMahon and Judge Richard M. Berman notifying them of Epstein's death, condolence letters to Mark Epstein (Jeffrey's brother), and internal memoranda to food service staff. The documents show the administrative office's role in managing the aftermath of Epstein's death while in federal custody.

Key Highlights

•Official notifications sent to federal judges McMahon and Berman immediately following Epstein's August 10, 2019 death at MCC
•Multiple condolence letters addressed to Mark Epstein from the Office of the Warden
•Internal memoranda to MCC staff (particularly food service) in the days following the death
•All correspondence bears the 150 Park Row address of MCC New York, which housed Epstein during his final detention
•The warden at the time, Lamine N'Diaye, was reassigned three days later on August 13, 2019, as DOJ Inspector General investigations began

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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August 10, 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Metronnlann fonretinml Censer SENT VIA EMAIL The Honorable Colleen McMahon, Chief Judge The Honorable Richard M. Berman, District Judge Daniel P

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 (646) 836-6300. (646)836-7751 (Far) MEMORANDUM FOR ROCCO LUPO, FOOD SERVI

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden MEMORANDUM FOR FROM: SUBJECT: Meiropolitan Com:atonal Center 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 (646)8366300.(646)836-7751 (Fax) FOOD SERV

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 (646) 836-6300, (646) 836-7751 (Fax) MEMORANDUM FOR ROCCO LUPO, FOOD SERV

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row 1111.1.11.(Fax) August 10, 2019 Dear Mr. Epstein: I am writing to express my condolences to you r

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August 10, 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden SENT VIA EMAIL The Honorable Colleen McMahon, Chief Judge The Honorable Richard M. Berman, District Judge Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States

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August 10, 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 Mark E tein Dear Mr. Epstein: I am writing to express my condolences to

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August 12, 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden SENT VIA EMAIL The Honorable Richard M. Berman, District Judge Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse 500 Pearl Street New York, New

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August 12, 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Maropolhaa Correcuioaal Caner ISO Park Row New York. Na' York 10007 On} SENT VIA EMAIL The Honorable Richard M. Berman, District Judge Daniel

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New• York 10007 (646)836-6300,(646)836-7751 (Fax) MEMORANDUM FOR ROCCO LUPO, FOOD SERVIC

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August 10, 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Ncw York 10007 (646) 836-6300, (646) 836-7551 (Fax) SENT VIA EMAIL The Honorable Colleen McMahon, Chi

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