EFTA Document EFTA01687068

Re: Fwd: Epstein rum in !Amine N'Diayc Date 2019/07/23 14:17 Subject: Re: Fwd: Epstein Attachments: TEXT.htm Lieutenant =is on leave this week so I may hive to get someone horn BRO to interview Tartaglione. Epstein's Attorneys ate back and hive been back since 12.17 pm Associate Warden MCC New York 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 Office Black Bei > > (amine Nthaye <-> 7/23/2019 2.10 PM > s > Ud S'S do their interviews What was the outcome of Attorney visits Son: Iron my Venron. Sam-soma Galery vrrnpAAr From: Date 7/23/19 1:30 PM GMT-0S:00 To: famine N'Diaye < > Subject. Re: Fwd. Epstein 07/23/2019 13.44 >> Synopsis: On July 23, 2019, at 1:27 a.m., staff respondftga donlbfolassistance in the Special Housing Unit (SHU). No. 76318-054, lying on the floor in a fetal position. The Lieutenant called out to the inmate; however, he did not respoi restraints and escorted to the Suicide Cell and fiStittetildrp63stokietWettetnpthtithile on watch, the inmate indicated that his informed his Attorney of this matter. of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Medical Assessment: The inmate was medically assessed at 6:30 a.m., by the Physician Assistant and his findings WE He is ambulatory, oriented x 3. In no apparent distress, smiling during this clinical encounter. Alleges, that he does not F know". He does not want to talk of the events leading to the marks on his neck. He does not look in any distress or pain. Has a circular line of erythema at the base of the neck. Reaching 2/3 of the neck circumference. 2 inches wide. sparing I friction. No inflammation, no deformities, no hematomas. no lacerations, no tenderness. Patient moving his neck without any res Has another small erythema on left knee about 2cm in diameter (mild). Psychologist Assessment: He was evaluated on today at 9:10 a.m., and it has been determined he will remain on Su Current Status: At this time, we are reviewing his case for placement in the general population in Unit 7 South. We are Associate Warden MCC Newyork 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 Office Black Be > Lorene N Draye < Can you get the for me. > 7/23/2019 12:30 PM >>.> S...41I Iron. nn V4'.:(1. Sanlii.a) Canary vronploon SDNY_000145B4 Page 437 EFTA01687068 Froml Date 7/23/19 11A6 GMT-05:00 To: Lamine Ntiaye < Subject. Re: Epstein Original message » > 07/23/201911:46 » > Lamme - The memo is very confusing. Please draft an email of his anions and current status. Also include what plans were in motion to move him to a GP unit. It will nee </div> <dry, </div> <!-- originalMessage ><dN> Original message </dry> <div >From: Lamine Ntiaye > </div> <divaDate 7/23/19 1112 AM ( <drv5Subjec Fwd, Epstein </div> <dry> </div> >55 -famine Ntiare• 5 07/23/2019 11:12 5. > Sent front my Verizon Samsung Galaxy smartphone<div> </div> <din </div> <I.. originalMessage --><div> Original message <AIN> <div>From: </div> <div >Date 7/23 <dry >Subject: Fwd.. Epstein </div> edN> </div, Page 203 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SONY_00014585 Page 438 EFTA01687069 Re: Jeffrey EPSTEIN From To Date Subject: Attachments: (USANYS)" 2019/07/25 07:47 Re: Jeffrey EPSTEIN TEXT.htm, Mime.822 Thanks M. I'll give you a call now. On Jul 25, 2019, at 7:45 AM, Hi H > wrote: I have a meeting at 8:15, but can chat before (or after) then. I want to also discuss the possible response to Bruce about the press having incomplete/inaccurate information. Thanks, Page 204 of 626 Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Withheld pursuant to exemption Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act New York. New York 10007 p: f: >» (USANY$)" ‹ > 7/24/2019 10:42 PM >>> We just received the below from USMS. Is the detail about the noose accurate? Do you have any additional information or reports you can provide? Thts i lks Begin forwarded message: From: ' (USMS)" Date: Jul 24 2019 at 9:35:05 PM EDT Co: " (USANY (USANYS)" (USANYS SONY_00014586 Page 441 EFTA01687070 Subject: Jeffrey EPSTEIN All, Please be advised that we received he following report from the Bureau of Prisons MCC New York at 2115 hours on this date: Associate Warden (AW) at MCC New York advised that Jeffrey EPSTEIN was found in his cell this morning at 0127 hours in a fetal position with a noose around his neck. EPSTEIN was escorted to medical and was assessed. EPSTEIN was initially placed on suicide watch and subsequently downgraded to suicide observation, where he currently remains. Additionally, AW advised that EPSTEIN's cell mate reported threated to kill him. No further information was provided. The above incident is currently under investigation with the BOP. Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal Southern District of New York Page 205 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SONV_00014587 Page 442 EFTA01687071 From: To: (USANY )- Subject Re: Jeffrey EPSTEIN Sent: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:46:27 +0000 Thanks . I'll give you a call now. On Jul 25, 2019, at 7:45 AM, Hi (USANYS)" giusdoi.gov>, H wrote: I have a meeting at 8:15, but can chat before (or after) then. I want to also discuss the possible response to Bruce about the press having incomplete/inaccurate information. Thanks, •=1 Supervisory Staff Attomcy CLC Ncw York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 Pi, >>> " (USANYS)" < usdPft 10:42 PM >>> Withheld pursuant to exemption We just received the below from USMS. Pf U# kfE*495tRitIPENEnnliffi@%485iiRePAElo you have any additional information or reports you can provide? Thanks, Begin forwarded message: From: " (USMS)" Date: Jul 24. 2019 at 9:35:05 PM EDT To: " (USANYS Subject: Jeffrey EPSTEIN (USANYS)" (USANYS)" All, Please be advised that we received he following report from the Bureau of Prisons MCC New York at 2115 hours on this date: Associate Warden (AW) at MCC New York advised that Jeffrey EPSTEIN was found in his cell this morning at 0127 hours in a fetal position with a noose around his neck. EPSTEIN was escorted to medical and was assessed. EPSTEIN was initially placed on suicide watch and subsequently downgraded to suicide observation, where he currently remains. Additionally, AW advised that EPSTEIN's cell mate reported threated to kill him. No further information was provided. The above incident is currently under investigation with the BOP. SDNY_00014588 EFTA01687072 Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal Southern District of New York Page 207 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SDNY_00014589 EFTA01687073 Re: Fwd: Jeffrey EPSTEIN From To Date 20 19/07/25 07:45 Subject: Re: Fwd: Jeffrey EPSTEIN Attachments: TEXT.htm tii I have a meeting at 8:15, but can chat before (or after) then. I want to also discuss the possible response to Bruce about the press having incomplete/inaccurate information. Thanks, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 f. >>>' Page 208 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption (USANYS)ir #19158ttikriXeirf1OO846thfigtht7f4v7,242019 10:42 PM >> > We just received the below from USMS. Is the detail about the noose accurate? Do you have any additional information or reports you can provide? Thanks, Begin forwarded message: Front ' Date: Jul To: " (USANYS)" < Subject: Jeffr (USMS)" < 24, 2019 at 9:35:05 PM EDT (USANYS)" < EPSTEIN (USANYS)" < All, Please be advised that we received he following report from the Bureau of Prisons MCC New York at 2115 hours on this date: Associate Warden (AW) at MCC New York advised that Jeffrey EPSTEIN was found in his cell this morning at 0127 hours in a fetal position withigruaRg90 Page 449 EFTA01687074 around his neck. EPSTEIN was escorted to medical and was assessed. EPSTEIN was initially placed on suicide watch and subsequent) downgraded to suicide observation, where he currently remains. Additionally, AW advised that EPSTEIN's cell mate reported threated to kill him. No further information was provided. The above incident is currently under investigation with the BOP. Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal Southern District of New York Page 209 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SDNY_00014591 Page 450 EFTA01687075 Fwd: Re: Epstein From To Date 2019/07/25 14:14 Subject: Fwd: Re: Epstein Attachments: TEXT.htm Page 210 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SDNY_000 14592 Page 454 EFTA01687076 Below please find a request by the USAO SDNY Criminal Division for documents and photographs related to the investigation into the July 23, 2019 incident involving EPSTEIN, Jeffrey, reg. no. 76318-054. They understand the investigation is still open and, thus, not to disseminate it further. Please advise if you concur in the release of the documentation/photographs. Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 f. >> > (USANYS)" < 7/25/2019 2:08 PM >>> Thanks Please consider this email my request for any and all documents and other materials, induding photographs, related to the investigation regarding the incident involving Jeffrey Epstein earlier this week. On Jul 25, 2019, at 1:49 PM, Hi Page 211 of 626 i ion > wrote: of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act I left you a voicemail, but wanted to follow up via email as well. Our Regional Office reminded me that we need a written request from your office to produce the documents you seek. It does not have to be a subpoena. An email from you requesting the investigation documentation will suffice. Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 f. SONY_00014593 Page 455 EFTA01687077 Epstein Update From To Date 2019/07/29 10:02 Subject: Epstein Update Attachments: TEXT.htm Lamine N'Diaye, Good morning: Same presentation today, but he said he thinks his memory for the incident (injury to his neck) may be impaired because of his sleep apnea. He is supposed to get his CPAP machine today. He is aware he will be returning to SHU, but said he is feeling unwell due to his inability to sleep and numbness in his arrn. He requested to have one good night of sleep with his CPAP and will return to SHU with a cellmate tomorrow. He then asked if he could remain down here where it is "safe" for the entire week. I told him he can stay down one more night to receive his CPAP and a good night's sleep, but that he would be returned to SHU tomorrow. It was explained that there is no mental health issues precluding him from returning to SHU tomorrow and that we could not house him in the SW/Hospital area because he felt safe or more comfortable for him. It was explained to him that he would be placed in a safe situation in the SHU. He will remain on psychological observation today and will transition to the SHU tomorrow. Thank you, Elissa Psy.D. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Page 212 of 626 Metropolitan Correctional Center Withheld pursuant to exemption 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Office: Fax: E-mail: i n > » 7/28/2019 7:49 AM > > > AW Inmate Epstein seems psychologically stable. He complained that his right arm was numb and hanging earlier. Nurse Columbo saw him. He again said his right arm still feels somewhat numb and he said he cannot make a fist with that hand. He also said he has numbness on his neck. I informed Nurse Columbo. He stated the toilet in his cell was running for 45 minutes last night and he could not take the noise. He is going to try the toilet before going to legal today and if it does not shut off, he will be moved to another cell. Thanks, SONV_00014554 Page 459 EFTA01687078 >> > //28/2019 f:36 AM >>> Inmate Lopez #20472-03 8 Suicide Watch None Psych Observation 1. Epstein #76318-054 Pending Bedspace for SHU 1, Lopez #20472-038 Thank you, Page 213 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SDNY_000 14595 Page 460 EFTA01687079 RE: Epstein #76318-054 From (USANYS)" To Date 2019/09/05 10:50 Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Attachments: TEXT.htm, 090519 Response to US v Epstein Touhy Requests.pdf, Mime.822 and =, Please find attached a letter we intend to send out today denying, inter alia, the Epstein-related Touhy requests received by BOP so far. Thanks, From: Sent: Tuesda , Au ust 27, 2019 6:29 PM To: (USANYS Cc: Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Hi - no problem. I'm cc-ing on this soFbmt92vatomiirect any request for records related to Epstein from any party other than your office to you. Thanks! Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 f.Pa. >>>' (USANYS)" < Hi 8/27/2019 5:53 PM >» Thanks again, SDNY_00014596 Page 464 EFTA01687080 From: Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 5:06 PM To: (USANYS) < Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Hi - what's your extension over there again? I'll give you a ring now. Thanks! Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 f >>>' (USANYS)" < Hi 8/27/2019 3:47 PM >>> I had a couple further questions on Epstein-related matters. Could you please give me a call when you have a moment? I'm at Thanks, From: Page 215 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 11:28 AM To: - (USANYS) < Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Hi - I have to head across the street for a hearing. Can I give you a call a little later this afternoon? Thanks, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 f:p Thankr SDNY_00014597 Page 465 »>' (USANYS)" < 8/26/2019 11:13 AM > » EFTA01687081 From: Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 11:03 AM To: (USANYS) < >*, Cc: < >; (USANYS) (USANYS) < Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Hi =, The correspondence is attached. I'll give you a call in a few minutes. Thanks, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 pa. f-. Page 216 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act >>>' (USANYS)" Hi (USANYS) 8/26/2019 10:37 AM > » It'd be great to get more detail on precisely who is making the request here and who would receive the records. Could I give you a quick call on this around 11:00? Thanks, From: Sent: Monda To: Cc: August 26, 2019 10:24 AM USANYS < (USANYS) < >; (USANYS) < (USANYS) Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 I would be releasing the records to Michael Miller, who was defense counsel of record for Epstein with Martin G. Weinberg. I spoke with Mr. Miller on the phone last week, and he indicated that they wanted the records before the nolle pros hearing tomorrow. I read the conversation as a defense attorney asking for his client's records in the context of the criminal case (not as the attorney asking on behalf of the estate), but I'm SDNY_00014598 Page 466 EFTA01687082 I IcIppy LV I ellUtbl. 11 RA e 11 IIV a VIII %Hell, II yvu ullUR We bl IVUIU. Thanks, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 >>> Sorry < 8/26/2019 9:53 AM > » I take back my quick green light on this. Before we release any materials, including medical records, we would like a clear statement of to whom BOP is releasing them—i.e., who is asking for the records. Does Epstein have an estate yet? Thanks. ■ Page 217 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Chief, Civil Division U.S. Attorney's Office, SDNY 86 Chambers Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10007 (USANYS) Au ust 26 2019 9:43 AM USANYS) < USANYS) < (USANYS) Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 >; Thanks for your email. That makes sense to me. We have no objection to this Touhy request. Fyi, I have assigned a civil AUSA, to handle ongoing Epstein-related Touhy matters. I have also copied the criminal division on this email, as you suggested, to keep them in the loop. SONV_00014599 Page 467 EFTA01687083 Chief, Civil Division U.S. Attorney's Office, SDNY 86 Chambers Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10007 From: Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 9:19 AM To: Cc: Subject: Fwd: Epstein #76318-054 His, USANYS Attached lease find a Touh uest from E stein's attor seeki his medical/• ch records. Thanks! Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 ft= > » "Meade, Jason" c > 8/23/2019 4:46 PM > » Please find attached correspondence. Thank you for your assistance. Best, Jason Withheld pursuant to exemption Let me know vvtiat you think whercifxRegsttS8nce_ r t IMO motion and Privacy Act Jason E. Meade SDNY_000 14600 Page 468 EFTA01687084 pssoaate tmeade@Steotoe.com direct Steptoe & Johnson LLP mobile 1114 Avenue of the Americas +1 212 506 3950 fax New York, NY 10036 www.steotoe.com This message and any attached docunents contain information from the law firm Steptoe & Jorrison LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Page 219 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SDNY_00014601 Page 469 EFTA01687085 Mail Attachment 090519 Response to US v Epstein Touhy Requests.pdf Page 220 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SDNY_00014602 Page 473 EFTA01687086 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of New York 86 Clambers Street New York New Vont !0007 September 5, 2019 By Electronic Mail and U.S. Mail Michael C. Miller Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York. NY 10036 Martin G. Weinberg Martin G. Weinberg, P.C. 20 Park Plaza, Suite 1000 Boston. MA 02116 Re: Requests in United States v. Jeffrey Epstein. 19-CRIM-00490 (S.D.N.Y.) Page 221 of 626 Dear Counselors: Withheld pursuant to exemption This Office has receivf c ies of warfggyests mcl:stibmna for documents and records (collectively, the "Subpoena = etieudesTs1 filotint'bilireigfatsiSepartment of Justice in the above-captioned matter. Specifically, this Office has received copies of your requests dated August 20, 2019, addressed to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York ("USAO-SDNY"), the Bureau of Prisons ("BOP"), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and your request and subpoena dated August 23, 2019, addressed to the Metropolitan Correctional Center ("MCC"). The Subpoena and Requests seek medical and mental records relating to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as MCC records and protocols relating to Mr. Epstein's death. Because the Subpoena and Requests seek information from DOJ employees acquired as a part of their performance of their official duties, the Subpoena and Requests are governed by certain DOJ regulations ("Touhy regulations") which, inter alia, direct DOJ attorneys to consider the factors set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 16.26(a) and (b). See 28 C.F.R. § 16.23; see also United Stares ex rel. Touhy v. Rage'', 340 U.S. 462 (1951); 28 C.F.R. § 16.21 et seq. Touhy regulations "provide guidance for the internal operations of the Department of Justice," and do not create substantive rights. Id. § 16.21(d). Among the factors which must be considered in deciding whether to make disclosures pursuant to a demand, 28 C.F.R. § 16.26 requires consideration of "[w)hether such disclosure is appropriate under the rules of procedure governing the case or matter in which the demand arose." That factor alone is dispositive here: disclosure of these materials is not appropriate under the rules of procedure governing United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, 19-CRIM-00490 (S.D.N.Y.) because that proceeding has terminated. See Nolle Prosequi, United States v. Jeffrey SDNY_00014603 EFTA01687087 Page 2 Epstein, 19-CRIM-00490 (S.D.N.Y.), Dkt. No. 52. Accordingly, DOJ will not disclose material in response to the Subpoena and Requests. Nothing in this response constitutes a waiver of any applicable privilege, including but not limited to the work product privilege, attorney-client privilege, or law enforcement privilege, or any other objection or defense to the enforceability of the Subpoena and Requests, or application of any other factor under the Department's Touhy regulations. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this matter. Sincerely, GEOFFREY S. BERMAN United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York By: J. Assistant United States Attorney Telephone: Page Ra4rna€: E-m : Withheld pursuant to exemp of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SON1100014604 EFTA01687088 RE: Epstein #76318-054 From (USANYS)" To Date 2019/08/28 20:4 I Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Attachments: TEXT.htm, Mime.822 Thank you both! Please let us know about any FOIA requests as well. Thanks, From: Sent: Tuesda , Au ust 27, 2019 6:29 PM To: (USANYS) < Cc: Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Hi - no problem. I'm cc-ing on this so he knows to direct any request for records related to Epstein from any party other than your office to you. Thanks! Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 p:= f. Page 259 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act >>> ' (USANYS)" < Hi Thanks again, From: 8/27/2019 5:53 PM > » Sent: Tuesda Au ust 27, 2019 5:06 PM In: 11 IcattNYS1 < rini any> SONV_00014641 Page 565 EFTA01687089 Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Hi - what's your extension over there again? I'll give you a ring now. Thanks! Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 f: >>>' (USANYS)" Hi 8/27/2019 3:47 PM > » I had a couple further questions on Epstein-related matters. Could you please give me a call when you have a moment? I'm at Thanks, From: Sent: iv. mica y, nusual. 11.<0 nun To: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Hi - I have to head across the street for a hearing. Can I give you a call a little later this afternoon? Thanks, Page 260 of 626 pursuant to exemption Privacy Act Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 € > » 's (USANYS)" Thank From: 8/26/2019 11:13 AM > » Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 11:03 AM SCINLY,A0,014642 Page 566 EFTA01687090 o: uestencner, Jenrey tuSANYS) questencnerausa.aoi.gov>; Kocnevar, steven tUSANYN (USANYS) < (USANYS) Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Hi The correspondence is attached. I'll give you a call in a few minutes. Thanks, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 f: >>>' (USANYS)" < Hi VAP> 8/26/2019 10:37 AM > » Withheld pursuant to exemption >; It'd be great to get more detail efitlYtettitcirM(81f9r#IgilffielPFIgi1/44RIAlt here and who would receive the records. Could I give you a quick call on this around 11:00? Thanks, From: Sent: Monda To: Cc: Au ust 26, 2019 10:24 AM USANYS USANYS) Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 Hi USANYS (USANYS) I would be releasing the records to Michael Miller, who was defense counsel of record for Epstein with Martin G. Weinberg. I spoke with Mr. Miller on the phone last week, and he indicated that they wanted the records before the nolle pros hearing tomorrow. I read the conversation as a defense attorney asking for his client's records in the context of the criminal case (not as the attorney asking on behalf of the estate), but I'm happy to request more info from them if you think we should. Thanks, SONY_00014643 Page 567 EFTA01687091 Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 »> ' (USANYS)" Sorry 8/26/2019 9:53 AM >>> I take back my quick green light on this. Before we release any materials, including medical records, we would like a clear statement of to whom BOP is releasing them—i.e., who is asking for the records. Does Epstein have an estate yet? Thanks. • Chief, Civil Division Page 262 of 626 U.S. Attorney's Office, SDNY Withheld pursuant to exemption 86 Chambers Street, 3rd Floor of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act New York, NY 10007 (USANYS) Au: ust 26, 2019 9:43 AM USANYS) < USANYS) (USANYS) Subject: RE: Epstein #76318-054 >; Thanks for your email. That makes sense to me. We have no objection to this Touhy request. Fyi, I have assigned a civil AUSA, a, to handle ongoing Epstein-related Touhy matters. I have also copied the criminal division on this email, as you suggested, to keep them in the loop. •••I • r • g • • • SDNY_00014644 Page 568 EFTA01687092 cruet, uvii uivision U.S. Attorney's Office, SDNY 86 Chambers Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10007 From: Sent: Monda Au ust 26, 2019 9:19 AM To: (USANYS Cc: Subject: Fwd: Epstein #76318-054 Hi. Let me know what you think when you get a chance. Page 263 of 626 Thanks! Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 p f. >>> "Meade, Jason' < > 8/23/20194:46 PM >>> Please find attached correspondence. Thank you for your assistance. Best, Jason Jason E. Meade SDNY_00014645 Page 569 EFTA01687093 direct Steptoe & Johnson LLP mobile 1114 Avenue of the Americas fax New York, NY 10036 www.steploe.com Ths message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe 8. Johnson LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient. please do not read. copy. distribute. or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Page 264 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SONY_00014646 Page 570 EFTA01687094 Epstein/Washington Post question From "Zapotosky, Matt" To BOP-1PP/PublicAffairs@bop.gov, ■ Date 2019/08/26 15:00 Subject: Epstein/Washington Post question Attachments: TEXT.htm, Mime.822 Hi— Matt Zapotosky from the Washington Post here. We are in the process of working on a story about the cameras outside Jeffrey Epstein's cell on the morning of his death. The story will assert that the data in those cameras was found to be corrupted/unreadable, though it is being sent to Quantico for further analysis. Can the BOP comment on that assertion? Is the functionality of cameras a larger issue at BOP or MCC? Are you able to say what other cameras might have captured that night to support the assertion that Mr. Epstein killed himself? Thank you, Matt Zapotosky I The Washington Post (cell) SDNY_000 14652 Page 580 EFTA01687095 From: "Zapotosky, Matt" st > To: BOP-IPP/Public Affairs <BOP-IPP/PublicAffairs@bop.gov>, ' Subject: Epstein/Washington Post question Sent: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 18:59:46 +0000 c > Hi— Matt Zapotosky from the Washington Post here. We are in the process of working on a story about the cameras outside Jeffrey Epstein's cell on the morning of his death. The story will assert that the data in those cameras was found to be corrupted/unreadable, though it is being sent to Quantico for further analysis. Can the BOP comment on that assertion? Is the functionality of cameras a larger issue at BOP or MCC? Are you able to say what other cameras might have captured that night to support the assertion that Mr. Epstein killed himself? Thank you, Matt Zapotosky I The Washington Post (cell) SDNY_00014653 EFTA01687096 Re: Fwd: Epstein From To Date 2019/07/23 14:15 Subject: Re: Fwd: Epstein Attachments: TEXT.htm Ce!hate is in SHU for possession of eellphone. Sat Fromm!: Venom. Santamte ‘ntuiphent: -- Original message ------ From: Da • 7/23/19 217 PM IGNIT-05189 To: Subject: Fwd: Fwd: Epstein >>>' 07/23/201914:12 >>> - See below. Sem Oom my Vol Samsung beta, srumtplyme From: Dat • 7 I I 2:05 PM IGMT-05:00) To: <rormondatibop.gov> Subject: Re: Fwd: Epstein >.» 07/23/2019 14:05 >» Cell mate: Tartaglione. Nicholas, Register Na. 78514-054 -Ivittima tik fraleki Riptliggi a death penalty case for Murder/triple homicide. Am Page 272 of 626 Associate Warden MCC Ncw York 150 Park Row New York. Ncw York 10007 Office: Black Be of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act >» -4 > 7/23/2019 1:57 PM >>> Send me the name, number. and short background on the inmate that was in the cell with Epstein. Thanks Sent from my Verincin, San sung Galaxy smanphone From: Datil/Alf T. I .1 To: Shbject: Re: Fwd: Epstein >» 07/23/2019 1391 >>> If you need additional information. pkase let me know. Thanks Synopsis: On July 23, 2019. at 1:27 a.m, staff responded to a call for assistance in the Special Housing Unit (SHIM. Upon arrival. the Operations Lieutcr 054, lying on the Boor in a fetal position. The Lieutenant called out to the inmate: however, he did not respond and she noticed red marks on his neck. Medical Assessment: The inmate was medically assessed at 6:30 a.m. by the Physician Assistant and his finding; were as follows: He is ambulatory. oriented x 3. In no apparent distrea. smiling during this clinical encounter. Alleges. that he does not know what happened. Cannot expl He does not want to talk of the events kading to the marks on his neck. Ile does not look in any digress or pain. Hasa circular line of erythema at the base of the neck. Reaching 2/3 of the neck circumference. 2 inches wide, sparing the back of the neck. I la.s one see No inflammation. no deformities no hematomas. no lacerations. no tenderness. Patient moving his neck without any restrioSONT1000:1466the any mtin o Page 586 EFTA01687097 I las another small erythema on k0 knee about 2cm in diameter (mild). Psychologist Assessment: Ile was evaluated on today at 9:10 a.m.. and it has been determined he will remain on Suicide Watch for further observation. Current Status: At this time, we are reviewing his case for placement in the general population in Unit 7 South. We are currently looking for the appmpri Associate Warden MCC New York 150 Park Row New Y w 10007 OlTice: I Associate Warden MCC New York ISO Park Row New York New York 10007 Office: Black Be >>> Lamine N'Diaye 7/23/2019 12:30 PM >>> Can you get this for me. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone ----- (Minna! message ----- To: Lamine N'Diaye Date: 11:46 AM GMT-05:00 Subject: Re: Epstein From: Page 273 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act >>>'-' 07/23/2019 11:46 >» L.amine - The memo is very confusing. Please draft an email of his actions and current status. Also include what plans were in motion to move him to a cidivxdiv> </div><!-- originalMessagc —><div>— Original message -----citliv><div>From: Laminc N'Diaye <lndiayearbop.gov> </div><div>Date: 7/23/19 <Idly> >>> "Laminc N'Diaye" <1=1.07M/2019 11:12>>> Sent from my Verizon. Samsung Cia xy smanphone<div> c.Idiv>cdiv> </div><!-- originalMessage ---><div>--- Original message -----</divxdiv>From: <szkipperstottabop.gov> </div><div <Idly> S0NY_000 14655 Page 587 EFTA01687098 Re: Fwd: Epstein From To Date 2019;7/2313:41 Subject: Re: Fwd: Epstein Attachments: TEXT.htm If you need additional information, please let me know. Thanks Synopsis: On July 23. 2019. at 1:27 a.m., staff responded to a call for assistance in the Special Housing Unit (SHU). No. 76318-054, lying on the floor in a fetal position. The Lieutenant called out to the inmate; however, he did not respoi restraints and escorted to the Suicide Cell and placed on Suicide Watch. While on watch, the inmate indicated that his informed his Attorney of this matter. Medical Assessment: The inmate was medically assessed at 6:30 a.m., by the Physician Assistant and his findings m He is ambulatory, oriented x 3. In no apparent distress, smiling during this clinical encounter. Alleges, that he does not F knot/. He does not want to talk of the events leading to the marks on his neck. He does not look in any distress or pain. Has a circular line of erythema at the base of the neck. Reaching 2/3 of the neck circumference, 2 inches wide, sparing I friction. No inflammation, no deformities, no hematomas, no lacerations, no tenderness. Patient moving his neck without any res Has another small erythema on left knee about 2cm in diameter (mild). Psychologist Assessment: He was evaluated on today at 9:10 a.m., and it has been determined he will remain on Su Current Status: At this time, we are reviewing his case for placement in the general population in Unit 7 South. We are Associate Warden MCC New York 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 Office Black Associate Warden MCC New York 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 Office Black > 'amine Ntlaye < Can you gel the for me. Page 274 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act > 7/23/2019 12.30 PM Sim 'rpm my Vinton. SW/SIMIG.I. smanehonr! °fluvial message From: Date. 7/23/19 11..46 AM T-05:00) To: tamine N'thaye < Subject. Re: Epstein >» =M * 07/23/2019 11:46 »> Latrine The memo is very confusing. Please draft an email of his actions and current status Also include what plans were in motion to move him to a GP tat. 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Special Investigative Technician MCC New York 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 Page 290 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SDNY_000 14672 Page 632 EFTA01687101 Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Date and Time of Incident Inmate Name/Register Number Location of Incident Photograph(s) by L Date and "l'ime of Photo Possible Suicide Attempt 07/23/19 — 1:27 A Al Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Special Housing Unit Lieutenam 07/23/19 -1:45 AM of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act RAW tlflf14 6 EFTA01687102 Lieutenant's gar Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.\ . Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Date and Time of Incident Inmate Name/Register Number Location of Incident Photograph(s) by Date and Time of Photo Possible Suicide Attempt 07/23/19 — 1:27 A Al Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Special !lousing Unit . Lieutenant f‘ s tr 23 /9 -1:45 AA' of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act EFTA01687103 Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Date and Time of Incident Inmate Name/Register Number Location of Incident Photograph(s) by Date and Time of Photo Possible Suicide Attempt 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Special Housing Unit Lieutenant 0- 23 /9 -1:45 AM of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act 41-Alv_0(101^602 EFTA01687104 Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 — 1:27 A:11 Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. 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Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Date and Time of Incident Inmate Name/Register Number Location of Incident Photograph(s) by Date and Time of • • Possible Suicide Attempt(Cellmate) 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Tartaglione, Nicholas 478514-05.1 Special Housing Unit UU p Lieutenant s 3,3 07/2349 -2:25 AM of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act neg Copy elDPv_0^0.41'04 EFTA01687113 fr It r,uu V ()ilk t' Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Date and Time of Incident Inmate N ame/Register Number Location of Incident Photograph(s) by Date and Time of Photo Possible Suicide Atiempt(Cellmate) 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Tartaglione, Nicholas #78514-05-1 Special Housing Unit Lieutenant 0- 23'19 -2:25 A.11 of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act °CAP10^041"02 EFTA01687114 Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. 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Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special !biasing Unit Photograph(s) by Date and Time of Photo Lieutenant Fns. 3eaJ 62, 0'23 /9 -/ 55 AM iIht It, of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act OSIMV AAA.' A705 EFTA01687117 Epstein Follow-up meeting From NYM/Warden Secretary- Date 2020/01/06 13:30 Subject: Epstein Follow-up meeting Attachments: TEXT.htm There will be an Epstein Follow-up meeting on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 12:00 pm in the WCR. Be GREAT on purpose today! Warden Secretary MCC New York 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 (p) (f) Page 329 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SONV_00014711 Page 687 EFTA01687118 RE: Epstein update From (USANYS)" To Date 2019/08/10 16:14 Subject: RE: Epstein update Attachments: TEXT.htm, Mime.822 I'll call you separately in a moment, but just in case email is faster, I just received a phone call from defense counsel that a person close to Mr. Epstein received a phone call from an individual named (phonetic) who claimed to be an investigator with the MCC and told the individual that Mr. Epstein's body was ready to be picked lat the hospital and that the individual could make arrangements for retrieval of the body. left his phone number as Can you please confirm whether that individual is in fact with BOP and/or MCC? Defense counsel is understandably concerned that they (and others with connections with Mr. Epstein) are starting to get hoax or otherwise inaccurate information through phone calls and emails. And we would again respectfully but urgently request that if there is information like this that needs to go to representatives for Mr. Epstein, that it come to us so we can pass it along to his counsel with confidence that it is true and accurate. (Separately, if it is accurate that BOP / MCC is preDifing Vase Mr. Epstein's body, his defense counsel is extremely concerned about wivittliMikliwithhiStbeieentiguetigh time for a full autopsy and any other investigative steps, and we would want to confirm that the FBI team addressing this matter has also been informed—but that'sal rfr,RilM gafi rRin riegiFONV)Act Please advise as soon as possible, as the individual is waiting to know whether they should take steps to retrieve the body. thank you, From: Sent: Saturda To: ' Cc: (USANYS) < Au ust 10, 2019 15:56 (USANYS) < Subject: RE: Epstein update >; (USANYS) (USMS) I'm checking in to see if you're able to provide us with additional information. I'm when you have a moment. Thanks, SDNY_00014755 Page 775 EFTA01687119 Au ust 10, 2019 11:42 AM (USANYS USANYS) < (USMS) < Subject: Re: Epstein update (USANYS) < >; MCC Administrators have been in touch with at the USMS since early this morning. I too have been in touch with since a little after 9 am, at which time I shared the limited information I had. The press release is the sum total of the information we have at this time pending the investigation. I am going into the secure perimeter to see if there is more information to share, but please be advised that some of what I get may be shared with your office but not further since it is an open investigation. Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 p: >>>' Page 374 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (USANYS)" < 8/10/201911:30 AM >>> It is frankly unbelievable to me that BOP is issuing public press releases on this before telling us basic information so that we can relay it to his attorneys who can relay it to his family. When can we expect to get either some sort of statement we can pass along to counsel as accurate and reliable or have a call with someone? I understand from the Marshals that they have been unsuccessful in reaching anyone with authority at BOP, and given the BOP press release that was just put out I assume we need to speak with someone there. Please advise. Thank you. On Aug 10, 2019, at 10:43, (USANYS) <lausaskjao_v> wrote: As you might imagine, we are getting increasingly frantic calls from defense counsel who continue to be seeing information in the press that we—the U.S. Attorneys Office—haven't yet received. We need to know as soon as possible the very basic facts, such as timorMosige Page 776 EFTA01687120 of death at the absolute minimum. It has now been hours since this was reported publicly. Please advise when we can expect to receive either a written report on those basic facts or when we can have a call to get that information to relay to his counsel. It is extraordinarily frustrating to have to tell them that we have less information than the press. Please advise. Thank you, On Aug 10, 2019, at 08:46, (USMS) < > wrote: Passed away. We are completing a significant incident report for HQ for Death of a Federal Inmatehowever, I do not have any specifics from the BOP yet. From: (USANYS) Sent: Saturda , Au ust 10, 2019 8:44 AM To: (USMS) < Cc: (USANYS) < Subject: Re: Automatic reply: Epstein update Thank you for telling us. What do you mean by "passed"? Thanks, Sent from my iPhone Page 375 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption On Aug 10, 2019, aiffitail ititibilokriseAerdt:tfiaRogintitslitkl&) Act > wrote: BOP just provided another update- Epstein has passed. I have no additional info. I will push out updates as we receive. From: (USMS) Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2019 7:52 AM To: I (USANYS) < Subject: Re: Automatic reply: Epstein update FYI: The BOP just informed us that Epstein is being taken by ambulance to the hospital from another apparent suicide attempt- no other information was provided. They will update us as more info becomes available. On Aug 10, 2019, at 7:26 AM, (USANYS) > wrote: I will be out of the office on vacation until Monday, August 12th. Although I will have access to email during my absence, my responses may be delayed. For urgent matters, lease contact the other AUSA(s) on the case, or AUSA at or SONV_00014757 Page 777 EFTA01687121 Subject: Re: Epstein update From: To: Subject: RE: Epstein update Sent: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 20:14:05 +0000 (USANYS (U ANYS)" I'll call you separately in a moment, but just in case email is faster, I just received a phone call from defense counsel that a person close to Mr. Epstein received a phone call from an individual named (phonetic) who claimed to be an investigator with the MCC and told the individual that Mr. Epstein's body was ready to be picked u at the hos ital and that the individual could make arrangements for retrieval of the body. left his phone number as Can you please confirm whether that individual is in fact with BOP and/or MCC? Defense counsel is understandably concerned that they (and others with connections with Mr. Epstein) are starting to get hoax or otherwise inaccurate information through phone calls and emails. And we would again respectfully but urgently request that if there is information like this that needs to go to representatives for Mr. Epstein, that it come to us so we can pass it along to his counsel with confidence that it is true and accurate. (Separately, if it is accurate that BOP / MCC is prepared to release Mr. Epstein's body, his defense counsel is extremely concerned about whether that has been enough time for a full autopsy and any other investigative steps, and we would want to confirm that the FBI team addressing this matter has also been informed—but that's only if this is not a hoax, obviously.) Please advise as soon as possible, as the individual is waiting to know whether they should take steps to retrieve the body. thank you, From: Sent: Saturday, August 10 2019 15:56 To: Cc: Subject: RE: Epstein update (USANYS) Page 376 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption cation and P USANYS) > (USMS) < Hi a, I'm checking in to see if you're able to provide us with additional information. I'm Thanks, Au ust 10, 2019 11:42 AM (USANYS < when you have a moment. (USANYS) >; (USMS) MCC Administrators have been in touch with at the USMS since early this morning. I too have been in touch with since a little after 9 am, at which time I shared the limited information I had. The press release is the sum total of the information we have at this time pending the investigation. I am going into the secure perimeter to see if there is more information to share, but please be advised that some of what I get may be shared with your office but not further since it is SDNY_00014758 an open investigation. EFTA01687122 Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 f: I >>>' (USANYS)' < > 8/10/2019 11:30 AM >>> It is frankly unbelievable to me that BOP is issuing public press releases on this before telling us basic information so that we can relay it to his attorneys who can relay it to his family. When can we expect to get either some sort of statement we can pass along to counsel as accurate and reliable or have a call with someone? I understand from the Marshals that they have been unsuccessful in reaching anyone with authority at BOP, and given the BOP press release that was just put out I assume we need to speak with someone there. Please advise. Thank you. On Aug 10, 2019, at 10:43, (USANYS) > wrote: Page 377 of 626 As you might imagine, we are getting increasingly frantic calls from defense counsel who continue to be seeing information in the press that we—the U.S. Attdekt$Ofiltrigu<lit;3&,t1flizkqeived. We need to know as soon as possible the very basic facts, such asgirilieep rgeme o7Incitstth titothe actigiu Ricrlimum. It has now been hours since this was reported publicly. Please advise wfien we can expeMo er ceive eiii4 a written report on those basic facts or when we can have a call to get that information to relay to his counsel. It is extraordinarily frustrating to have to tell them that we have less information than the press. Please advise. Thank you, On Aug 10, 2019, at 08:46, Sent: Saturda To: Cc: Subject: Re: Automatic reply: Epstein update (USMS) < > wrote: Passed away. We are completing a significant incident report for HQ for Death of a Federal Inmatehowever, I do not have any specifics from the BOP yet. From: (USANYS) Au ust 10, 2019 8:44 AM USMS) < (USANYS) Thank you for telling us. What do you mean by "passed"? Thanks, Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2019, at 8:18 AM, (USMS) < (USANYS) <I > wrote: BOP just provided another update- Epstein has passed. I have no additional info. I will push out updates as we receive. SDNY_00014759 From: (USMS) Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2019 7:52 AM EFTA01687123 To: (USANYS) Subject: Re: Automatic reply: Epstein update FYI: The BOP just informed us that Epstein is being taken by ambulance to the hospital from another apparent suicide attempt- no other information was provided. They will update us as more info becomes available. On Aug 10, 2019, at 7:26 AM, (USANYS) wrote: I will be out of the office on vacation until Monday, August 12th. Although I will have access to email during my absence, my responses may be dela ed. For urgent matters, please contact the other AUSA(s) on the case, or AUSA at or Page 378 of 626 Withheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SDNV_00014760 EFTA01687124 Re: Epstein, Reg. No. 76318-054 From To Lamine N'Diaye Date 2019/08/10 18:51 Subject: Re: Epstein, Reg. No. 76318-054 Attachments: TEXT.htm The time line we sent DO1 says 7/29? Where did we get that date? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Lamine N'Diaye < Date: 8/10/19 6:46 PM (GMT-05:00) To: > Subject: Fwd: Epstein, Reg. No. 76318-054 > >>> "Lamine N'Diaye" 08/10/201918:46 >» Psych Ops log book shows he was released on July 313844e3Im4fEgpekttorney visit starting at 8:20am. He was in there all day. I will send the attorney log next. ithheld pursuant to exemption of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act SDNY_00014761 Page 785 EFTA01687125 Fwd: Epstein status hearing From To Date 2019/08/28 08:05 Subject: Fwd: Epstein status hearing Attachments: TEXT.htm - Below is a message from NYM attorney S who attended the Epstein status hearing yesterday. Deputy Regional Counsel Federal Bureau of Prisons Northeast Region US Custom House, 7th Floor 2nd & Chestnut Streets Philadelphia, PA (cell) >>> 8/27/20196:26 PM > > > Hi At Judge Berman's invitation, I went to the hearing in Epstein's case this morning. As you likely know, the government had asked the court to grant their request for a nolle pros. At the start of the hearing, Judge Berman said he was using the hearing as an opportunity for the victims to be heard. He then gave the government and defense counsel a chance to speak. As expected, defense counsel was dramatic and almost in tears during part of his presentation. He started his statement by stating the elephant in the room was: "What happened to our client!?" He repeated allegations from the media regarding conditions at MCC, officers sleeping, staff not cooperating with the investigation, etc. "In a word, Yikes!!" He talked about how the government was supposed to keep Epstein safe and we (MCC) failed. He called conditions at MCC "horrific and medieval" with no sunlight, "rife with vermin," limited exercise, and water all over the floor. He fueled conspiracy theories, stating the timing of Epstein's suicide was "implausible" given they had just filed a motion to dismiss with a "good likelihood of success." He represented that in their meetings with Epstein, defense counsel did not see a suicidal person. He stated the "800 pound gorilla" in the room was the surveillance tape: "There is a tape directly outside Epstein's door that hasn't been produced!" He also disclosed that defense counsel had an independent doctor present during Epstein's autopsy (which I didn't know until today). That doctor opined that the broken bones found in Epstein's neck were more consistent with strangulation. The doctor also stated Epstein's injuries "were far more consistent with assault." Defense counsel claimed the medical examiner's findings were initially inconclusive, but then the examiner saw nine minutes of video footage from the stairway at MCC, which made her change her conclusion to suicide. (I have no idea if that claim is true.) Defense counsel said the medical examiner's conclusion and the stairway footage are suspect because the camera outside Epstein's cell was destroyed/corrupted and MCC has no explanation for that. He said it is convenient for the camera outside his cell to have been corrupted and it is ridiculous to think the camera would have been non-operational "for months" before the suicide. SDNY_000 14762 Page 789 EFTA01687126 Most importantly, defense counsel stated they were "all for finding out the truth!" To that end, they asked Judge Berman to oversee the investigation into Epstein's death. They claimed the Court has inherent authority to find out what happened; this is an area of intense public interest and court supervision is important. Defense counsel argued that they need the Court to help them find out the truth. I haven't looked at the case yet, but counsel cited a case from Alaska written by Judge Sullivan (not SDNY J. Sullivan) concerning a Senator for the proposition the Judge Berman had oversight authority/jurisdiction. Defense counsel represented that in the Alaska case, the court appointed an independent lawyer to investigate a particular situation. (Again, I haven't looked at the case, but I'll find it and forward.) Defense counsel also asked Judge Berman to go to SHU at MCC and see the conditions for himself. (Defense counsel obviously didn't know that & I give tours to his clerks every summer, although we don't typically go to SHU.) Various attorneys for the victims spoke, too. One noted the "timing of Epstein's death is curious" and most of them seconded defense counsel's request for Court involvement in the investigation, although they admitted there was questionable authority for the Court to do so. The government did not say much except pointing out the lack of jurisdiction for the Court's involvement. They also said that it was up to individual defendants and their counsel to address any complaints at MCC with the judge presiding over their case. Then we proceeded to hear statements from Epstein's victims for over 2.5 hours. I won't rehash the statements, but some were very detailed accounts of rape/assault. Many of the victims expressed anger at the government and MCC for Epstein's death. Some of them seconded defense counsel's request for court oversight in the investigation. Some bought into the conspiracy theories. Many of them asked for Epstein's co-conspirators to be charged & brought to justice. At the end of the conference, Judge Berman did not dismiss the case. He simply thanked the victims and ended it. I expect he will decide whether to grant the nolle pros and whether to get involved in the investigation at a later date, probably in a written opinion. Anyway, I wanted to give an update while my notes were fresh. Please let me know if you have any questions/concerns. I'm also cc-ing Warden Petrucci on this; I verbally updated him, but he may need to forward this summary to someone higher up the food chain than me. Thanks, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 SDNY_00014763 Page 790 EFTA01687127