Who is Johnny Contreras in the Epstein files?

The files identify him as an inmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center whose cell was across the hall from Jeffrey Epstein’s. An FBI interview report documents investigators interviewing him about Epstein’s death.

What did Johnny Contreras tell investigators?

The FBI interview report says he did not see Epstein hang himself. The emails separately discuss attorneys passing information to investigators and arranging follow-up.

Was Johnny Contreras in direct contact with Jeffrey Epstein?

These records establish that their cells were across the hall from one another, but they do not document direct communication between them. The archive counts no emails with Contreras in the sender or recipient fields.

Who is Johnny Contreras in the Epstein files?

The files identify him as an inmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center whose cell was across the hall from Jeffrey Epstein’s. An FBI interview report documents investigators interviewing him about Epstein’s death.

What did Johnny Contreras tell investigators?

The FBI interview report says he did not see Epstein hang himself. The emails separately discuss attorneys passing information to investigators and arranging follow-up.

Was Johnny Contreras in direct contact with Jeffrey Epstein?

These records establish that their cells were across the hall from one another, but they do not document direct communication between them. The archive counts no emails with Contreras in the sender or recipient fields.

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Johnny Contreras appears in files about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s death. An FBI interview record identifies him as an inmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center whose cell was across the hall from Epstein’s, and says he did not see Epstein hang himself.

The strongest records are an FBI interview report and emails about arranging an interview or proffer with investigators. The emails describe Contreras as being housed across from Epstein’s cell; they do not show direct correspondence between Contreras and Epstein. Across the archive, six documents mention him: five emails and one other record, with no direct emails to or from him.

Key Highlights

•An FBI interview report says Contreras was interviewed on September 3, 2019, in connection with the investigation into Epstein’s death.
•The report places Contreras in the Special Housing Unit at the Metropolitan Correctional Center and says his cell was across the hall from Epstein’s.
•The report says Contreras did not see Epstein hang himself.
•The emails concern attorneys sharing information with government officials and arranging follow-up; the archive counts show no direct correspondence involving Contreras as sender or recipient.

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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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

Document Mentions (6)

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From: (USANYE)" To: ' (USANYS)" czi Cc: (USANYS)" fr" Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras — Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:17:07 +0000 You're all set! Good luck. And please just keep me posted, since I'm

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From: Jill Shellow To: ' (USANYS)" Cc: Andrew Patel <I (USANYS)" < Subject: Re: Johnny Contreras - Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:16:41 +0000 I am traveling today. Andy and I will get back to you by phone tomor

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From: ' (USANYS)" To: (USANYE)" Cc: (USANYS)" Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras — Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 19:05:23 +0000 Importance: Normal Of course. Thanks. From: (USANYE) < Sent: Tue

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