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Summary
This document is an Inmate Investigative Report and associated incident documentation from the MCC New York regarding a suicide attempt by Jeffrey Epstein on July 23, 2019. Epstein was found unresponsive with a homemade noose around his neck in the cell he shared with Nicholas Tartaglione. The report concludes there was insufficient evidence to suggest Tartaglione assaulted Epstein, despite conflicting narratives and allegations of extortion and discomfort between the cellmates.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Inmate / Victim / Suspect |
Found on floor with noose around neck; claimed memory loss of event; denied suicidal ideation in later interview.
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| Nicholas Tartaglione | Inmate / Cellmate |
Cellmate of Epstein; alerted guards to Epstein's condition; denied involvement; claimed Epstein made him uncomfortabl...
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| Operations Lieutenant | BOP Staff |
Submitted memorandum regarding the suicide attempt; interviewed Tartaglione.
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| MLP | Medical Provider |
Conducted medical assessment of Epstein; noted circular erythema on neck.
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| Officer W. | BOP Staff |
Informed responding officer that Epstein attempted to hang himself.
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| Officer J. | BOP Staff |
Observed placing restraints on Epstein.
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| Officer D. | BOP Staff |
Assisted lifting Epstein onto stretcher.
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Organizations (4)
Timeline (4 events)
2019-07-10
Administrative Detention Order placing Epstein in detention pending classification.
MCC New York
Jeffrey Epstein
BOP Staff
2019-07-23
Suicide Attempt/Incident: Staff respond to cell Z05-124L. Epstein found with homemade noose, unresponsive/snoring. Tartaglione alerts guards.
Special Housing Unit, Cell Z05-124L
2019-07-23
Medical Assessment: Epstein examined. Found to have circular line of erythema (redness) on neck.
Health Services
Jeffrey Epstein
Medical Staff (MLP)
2019-07-31
Investigative Interviews conducted with both inmates regarding the incident.
MCC New York
Relationships (1)
Housed in same cell (Z05-124L); Tartaglione alerted guards to Epstein's condition.
Key Quotes (5)
"I do not know. Just went to drink a little water and wake up snorting."Source
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"fourteen (14) is legal in most states and I don't understand what's the problem here"Source
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"Jeff, what you're doing?"Source
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"These fucking niggers. This place is inhumane, I wish I could report it."Source
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"Okay, I won't do it again."Source
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Inmate Investigative Report
Institution: New York MCC
Case Number: NYM-19-0061
Investigation Type: Investigative / Threat Assessment
Inmates Involved:
Register Number Name Role
[Redacted] EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Not Known
[Redacted] TARTAGLIONE, NICHOLAS Not Known
Staff Involved:
Name Title
**No information was found for the given criteria.**
Others Involved:
Name Title
**No information was found for the given criteria.**
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Investigator: [Redacted] Date: 8/1/2019 5:06:24 AM CST
Captain: [Redacted] Date: 8/2/2019 10:06:35 AM CST
Associate Warden: [Redacted] Date: 8/2/2019 10:32:28 AM CST
Warden: [Redacted] Date: 8/2/2019 11:34:41 AM CST
Institution: New York MCC
Case Number: NYM-19-0061
Investigation Type: Investigative / Threat Assessment
Inmates Involved:
Register Number Name Role
[Redacted] EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Not Known
[Redacted] TARTAGLIONE, NICHOLAS Not Known
Staff Involved:
Name Title
**No information was found for the given criteria.**
Others Involved:
Name Title
**No information was found for the given criteria.**
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Investigator: [Redacted] Date: 8/1/2019 5:06:24 AM CST
Captain: [Redacted] Date: 8/2/2019 10:06:35 AM CST
Associate Warden: [Redacted] Date: 8/2/2019 10:32:28 AM CST
Warden: [Redacted] Date: 8/2/2019 11:34:41 AM CST
Summary:
On July 23, 2019 at approximately 1:27 a.m., while making routine rounds inside the Special Housing Unit, staff observed inmate Epstein, Jeffrey Reg. No. [Redacted] lying in the fetal position on the floor with a homemade fashioned noose around his neck. Inmate Epstein was breathing heavily, however appeared to be responsive. Inmate Epstein was directed by staff to stand and submit to restraints. Inmate Epstein would not stand on his own and would not comply with staff directives. Staff entered the cell and placed inmate Epstein in both hand and leg restraints. Inmate Epstein was searched, metal detected, placed on a gurney and escorted from the scene without further incident. Inmate Epstein was photographed, medically examined and determined to have sustained a circular line of erythema at the base of the neck and friction marks on the front of neck, and small 2cm erthema on left knee. Inmate Epstein was placed on suicide watch with all necessary notifications made. There were no staff injuries reported.
On July 23, 2019 at approximately 1:27 a.m., while making routine rounds inside the Special Housing Unit, staff observed inmate Epstein, Jeffrey Reg. No. [Redacted] lying in the fetal position on the floor with a homemade fashioned noose around his neck. Inmate Epstein was breathing heavily, however appeared to be responsive. Inmate Epstein was directed by staff to stand and submit to restraints. Inmate Epstein would not stand on his own and would not comply with staff directives. Staff entered the cell and placed inmate Epstein in both hand and leg restraints. Inmate Epstein was searched, metal detected, placed on a gurney and escorted from the scene without further incident. Inmate Epstein was photographed, medically examined and determined to have sustained a circular line of erythema at the base of the neck and friction marks on the front of neck, and small 2cm erthema on left knee. Inmate Epstein was placed on suicide watch with all necessary notifications made. There were no staff injuries reported.
[Inmate Data Section regarding Epstein and Tartaglione - Ages 66 and 51 respectively]
Other Statements:
Date: 7/31/2019 9:00 AM
Interviewer: [Redacted] Title: LIEUTENANT
Interviewee: [Redacted] - EPSTEIN, JEFFREY
Location: Receiving And Discharge
...Epstein stated he did not have any sleep in approximately twenty days and he was extremely tired the night he was found on the floor. Epstein stated he got up off his bed at approximately 1:30 A.M. to get a drink of water, and all he can recall is being on the floor and hearing someone snoring that's when he realized the snoring was coming from him. Epstein alleged that his cell mate Tartaglione, Nicholas... was on the floor sleeping at the time. Epstein stated he has never had any issues with Tartaglione... Additionally, Epstein stated he can recall an incident that occurred two days prior when Tartaglione went out to court and when Tartaglione returned he was upset. Epstein stated he attempted to talk to Tartaglione and Tartaglione called him a pedophile. Epstein also stated he knew Tartaglione was upset and he let him cool off... Epstein stated he does not feel suicidal, he has a new cell mate whom he gets along with, and he is able to sleep now that he has his C-Pap machine.
Date: 7/31/2019 9:00 AM
Interviewer: [Redacted] Title: LIEUTENANT
Interviewee: [Redacted] - EPSTEIN, JEFFREY
Location: Receiving And Discharge
...Epstein stated he did not have any sleep in approximately twenty days and he was extremely tired the night he was found on the floor. Epstein stated he got up off his bed at approximately 1:30 A.M. to get a drink of water, and all he can recall is being on the floor and hearing someone snoring that's when he realized the snoring was coming from him. Epstein alleged that his cell mate Tartaglione, Nicholas... was on the floor sleeping at the time. Epstein stated he has never had any issues with Tartaglione... Additionally, Epstein stated he can recall an incident that occurred two days prior when Tartaglione went out to court and when Tartaglione returned he was upset. Epstein stated he attempted to talk to Tartaglione and Tartaglione called him a pedophile. Epstein also stated he knew Tartaglione was upset and he let him cool off... Epstein stated he does not feel suicidal, he has a new cell mate whom he gets along with, and he is able to sleep now that he has his C-Pap machine.
Date: 7/31/2019 10:00 AM Location: SHU All Other
Interviewer: [Redacted] Title: LIEUTENANT
Interviewee: [Redacted] - TARTAGLIONE, NICHOLAS
...Tartaglione stated he was asleep on the floor inside of his cell... when he felt something hit his foot. Tartaglione stated when he uncovered his head he observed Epstein, Jeffrey... sitting on the floor in the corner with his eyes open. Tartaglione stated he began to call Epstein's name and when Epstein did not answer he began to bang on the door for the officer... Tartaglione stated previously during one of their conversations Epstein made him uncomfortable when Epstein stated "fourteen (14) is legal in most states and I don't understand what's the problem here". Additionally, Tartaglione stated Epstein normally paces the cell and complains about his attorney's not doing their job and he needs to fire them. Tartaglione stated he does not have any issues being housed with Epstein however he does not want to be involved with any plots Epstein have in mind in order to try to get released.
Interviewer: [Redacted] Title: LIEUTENANT
Interviewee: [Redacted] - TARTAGLIONE, NICHOLAS
...Tartaglione stated he was asleep on the floor inside of his cell... when he felt something hit his foot. Tartaglione stated when he uncovered his head he observed Epstein, Jeffrey... sitting on the floor in the corner with his eyes open. Tartaglione stated he began to call Epstein's name and when Epstein did not answer he began to bang on the door for the officer... Tartaglione stated previously during one of their conversations Epstein made him uncomfortable when Epstein stated "fourteen (14) is legal in most states and I don't understand what's the problem here". Additionally, Tartaglione stated Epstein normally paces the cell and complains about his attorney's not doing their job and he needs to fire them. Tartaglione stated he does not have any issues being housed with Epstein however he does not want to be involved with any plots Epstein have in mind in order to try to get released.
Conclusion:
...Based on the information received throughout the course of the investigation there is insufficient evidence to support Epstein was assaulted by Tartaglione. Additionally, based on the fact that during the interview with SIS staff Epstein indicated that he does not feel threatened by Tartaglione... it cannot be determined that Epstein safety is in jeopardy at MCC New York.
...Based on the information received throughout the course of the investigation there is insufficient evidence to support Epstein was assaulted by Tartaglione. Additionally, based on the fact that during the interview with SIS staff Epstein indicated that he does not feel threatened by Tartaglione... it cannot be determined that Epstein safety is in jeopardy at MCC New York.
Recommendation:
Based on the information received... there are no CIMS Assignment of Separations warranted at this time.
Based on the information received... there are no CIMS Assignment of Separations warranted at this time.
[Form 583 Report of Incident NYM-19-0076]
Date/Time Of Incident: 7/23/2019 1:27 AM
Method: Hanging/Asphyxiation
Inmates Involved: Epstein, Jeffrey (Victim/Self Mutilation), Tartaglione, Nicholas (Not Known)
Date/Time Of Incident: 7/23/2019 1:27 AM
Method: Hanging/Asphyxiation
Inmates Involved: Epstein, Jeffrey (Victim/Self Mutilation), Tartaglione, Nicholas (Not Known)
[Memorandums from various staff members describing the response to the cell on July 23, 2019]
[Daily Assignment Roster for July 23, 2019]
[Clinical Encounter notes for Epstein and Tartaglione]
[Photo Sheets - redacted photos of Epstein's neck injuries and Tartaglione]
[Administrative Detention Order for Epstein dated 7-10-2019]
[Incident Report for Prohibited Act Code 228 - Self Mutilation]
[Daily Assignment Roster for July 23, 2019]
[Clinical Encounter notes for Epstein and Tartaglione]
[Photo Sheets - redacted photos of Epstein's neck injuries and Tartaglione]
[Administrative Detention Order for Epstein dated 7-10-2019]
[Incident Report for Prohibited Act Code 228 - Self Mutilation]
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