EFTA00020787.pdf
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Summary
This document is an email dated August 23, 2019, circulated within the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (USANYS), containing the full text of a New York Times article by Katie Benner. The article details Attorney General William Barr's reaction to Jeffrey Epstein's death in federal custody, describing his anger at the Bureau of Prisons' incompetence and his subsequent actions to overhaul BOP leadership, including transferring the warden and appointing Kathleen Hawk Sawyer. It highlights the political pressure on Barr, conspiracy theories surrounding the death, and the unresolved questions regarding the failure of prison protocols such as regular checks and cellmate assignment.
People (12)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| William P. Barr | Attorney General |
Overseeing inquiries into Epstein's death; personally managing BOP fallout.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased Prisoner/Financier |
Died in federal prison while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.
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| Katie Benner | Journalist |
Author of the New York Times article.
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| Donald Trump | President |
Mentioned regarding conspiracy theories and cabinet relations.
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| Bill Clinton | Former President |
Mentioned as a powerful acquaintance in conspiracy theories.
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| Paul T. Cappuccio | Adviser |
Former adviser to Barr, quoted defending Barr's handling of facts.
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| Christopher Hunter | Fellow/Former FBI |
Quoted regarding public confidence and conspiracy theories.
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| R. Alexander Acosta | Former Labor Secretary |
Resigned due to involvement in Epstein's 2008 plea deal.
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| Lamine N'Diaye | Warden |
Warden of the prison where Epstein died, transferred by Barr.
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| Kathleen Hawk Sawyer | BOP Director |
Appointed by Barr to run Bureau of Prisons after Epstein's death.
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| David Laufman | Former DOJ Official |
Quoted criticizing lack of oversight leading to suicide.
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| Eric Young | Union President |
Defended prison workers, claimed Barr unfairly painted them as uncooperative.
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Timeline (3 events)
2019-08-16
Kathleen Hawk Sawyer asked to return to run Bureau of Prisons.
Washington D.C.
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
Relationships (3)
Barr's father hired Epstein to teach at Dalton; Barr's old firm Kirkland & Ellis worked on Epstein's 2008 deal.
Barr appointed her to run BOP in 1992 and re-appointed her after Epstein's death.
Acosta brokered the 2008 non-prosecution agreement for Epstein.
Key Quotes (5)
"Mr. Epstein’s death raises serious questions that must be answered."Source
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"serious irregularities at this facility"Source
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"Bill’s skill set is to doggedly get to the bottom of facts and makes decisions based on them"Source
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"Public confidence in the independence and integrity of high-profile federal criminal investigations is giving way to wild-eyed conspiracy theories propagated by the president himself"Source
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"The attorney general or the deputy attorney general’s office should have communicated directly and forcefully with bureau leadership to ensure that it was dedicating maximum resources and oversight to prevent Epstein from doing harm to himself"Source
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