Hugh Hurwitz served as the Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) from May 2018 to August 2019 and was removed from this position following the suicide of Jeffrey Epstein in a federal jail.

Hurwitz's most significant appearance is related to the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein's death, which led to his removal as Acting Director of the BOP. Prior to this, he had a long career with the BOP, including roles as Assistant Director for Reentry Services and Senior Deputy Assistant Director of the Information, Policy and Public Affairs Division. Before returning to the BOP, he held positions at the Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Education, and NASA's Office of Inspector General. Recently, in May 2025, he joined JailGeek as a strategic advisor.

Key Highlights

• •Hugh Hurwitz was the Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons when Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in federal custody.
• •Following Epstein's death, Attorney General William Barr removed Hurwitz from his position as Acting Director.
• •He has held various positions within the Bureau of Prisons and other government agencies, including the FDA, Department of Education, and NASA's Office of Inspector General.
• •In May 2025, Hurwitz joined JailGeek as a strategic advisor.

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