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Summary
This court transcript from a hearing on September 3, 2019, details an argument by Ms. Comey against the court conducting its own investigation into the death of Mr. Epstein. She informs the court that an active and separate investigation is already being conducted by a grand jury, Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Southern District of New York, and the FBI. Ms. Comey asserts that such an investigation is the proper function of these entities, not the court, especially concerning uncharged matters.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Speaker in the transcript, interacting with Ms. Comey.
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| MS. COMEY | Attorney |
Speaker in the transcript, arguing against the court's authority to investigate Mr. Epstein's death.
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| Mr. Epstein | Deceased individual |
His death is the subject of an ongoing investigation mentioned by Ms. Comey.
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| defense counsel | Attorney |
Mentioned as having raised concerns and suggested the court conduct an independent investigation.
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| Assistant United States Attorneys | Prosecutors |
A team from the Southern District of New York investigating Mr. Epstein's death.
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| FBI agents | Federal Agents |
A separate team investigating Mr. Epstein's death.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Southern District of New York | Government agency / Judicial district |
The location of the Assistant United States Attorneys investigating Mr. Epstein's death.
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| FBI | Government agency |
A team of its agents is investigating Mr. Epstein's death.
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| Federal Bureau of Investigation | Government agency |
Mentioned as having the function to investigate crimes in the federal court system.
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| MCC | Detention facility |
Mentioned as a place where other defendants are detained.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
The court reporting agency that transcribed the hearing.
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Timeline (2 events)
2019-09-03
A public hearing where defense counsel raised concerns about Mr. Epstein's death, prompting a response from Ms. Comey.
Federal Court
Ongoing as of 2019-09-03
An ongoing and active grand jury investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Epstein's death.
Southern District of New York
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
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Jurisdiction of the Assistant United States Attorneys investigating Mr. Epstein's death.
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Part of the name 'Southern District of New York'.
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A facility where defendants are detained.
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Relationships (2)
Ms. Comey states, 'we disagree with defense counsel's suggestion that the court has some authority to conduct an independent investigation.'
Key Quotes (3)
"I would also note that the question of Mr. Epstein's death is the subject of an ongoing and active investigation, as has been publicly noted, by a separate team of Assistant United States Attorneys from the Southern District of New York, separate from the team who is handling this prosecution, as well as a separate team of FBI agents."Source
— MS. COMEY
(Informing the court that a formal investigation into Epstein's death is already underway by other government entities.)
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Quote #1
"It is the function of a grand jury and of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate crimes in the federal court system. It is not the purview, respectfully, of the court to conduct an investigation into uncharged matters."Source
— MS. COMEY
(Arguing against the court's authority to conduct its own investigation, stating it falls under the jurisdiction of the FBI and a grand jury.)
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Quote #2
"So respectfully, we disagree with defense counsel's suggestion that the court has some authority to conduct an independent investigation."Source
— MS. COMEY
(Stating the government's official position in opposition to the defense counsel's request.)
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Quote #3
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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 53 Filed 09/03/19 Page 25 of 86 25
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1 THE COURT: Well, it may be. Well, I don't know. You
2 say irrelevant.
3 It is a public hearing, and I think it is fair game
4 for defense counsel to raise its concerns.
5 MS. COMEY: Certainly, your Honor. But it is
6 irrelevant to whether or not the motion should be granted.
7 THE COURT: Right. I get that.
8 MS. COMEY: I would also note that the question of
9 Mr. Epstein's death is the subject of an ongoing and active
10 investigation, as has been publicly noted, by a separate team
11 of Assistant United States Attorneys from the Southern District
12 of New York, separate from the team who is handling this
13 prosecution, as well as a separate team of FBI agents.
14 There is an ongoing and active grand jury
15 investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Epstein's
16 death. It is the function of a grand jury and of the Federal
17 Bureau of Investigation to investigate crimes in the federal
18 court system. It is not the purview, respectfully, of the
19 court to conduct an investigation into uncharged matters.
20 So respectfully, we disagree with defense counsel's
21 suggestion that the court has some authority to conduct an
22 independent investigation. To the extent any other defendants
23 who are detained in the MCC have concerns about the conditions
24 or believe that the conditions are relevant to a future or
25 current bail determination, it is for those defendants and
2 say irrelevant.
3 It is a public hearing, and I think it is fair game
4 for defense counsel to raise its concerns.
5 MS. COMEY: Certainly, your Honor. But it is
6 irrelevant to whether or not the motion should be granted.
7 THE COURT: Right. I get that.
8 MS. COMEY: I would also note that the question of
9 Mr. Epstein's death is the subject of an ongoing and active
10 investigation, as has been publicly noted, by a separate team
11 of Assistant United States Attorneys from the Southern District
12 of New York, separate from the team who is handling this
13 prosecution, as well as a separate team of FBI agents.
14 There is an ongoing and active grand jury
15 investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Epstein's
16 death. It is the function of a grand jury and of the Federal
17 Bureau of Investigation to investigate crimes in the federal
18 court system. It is not the purview, respectfully, of the
19 court to conduct an investigation into uncharged matters.
20 So respectfully, we disagree with defense counsel's
21 suggestion that the court has some authority to conduct an
22 independent investigation. To the extent any other defendants
23 who are detained in the MCC have concerns about the conditions
24 or believe that the conditions are relevant to a future or
25 current bail determination, it is for those defendants and
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
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