This document is an email chain from December 2019 between the US Attorney's Office (specifically the Narcotics Unit handling the Epstein case) and defense attorney Aida Leisenring. The defense is requesting access to video surveillance of the hallway and Cell 124, as well as a physical inspection of the 'orange rope' related to the July 23 incident (Epstein's suicide attempt). The prosecution confirms they are investigating the existence/preservation of these items but challenges the necessity of physically inspecting the rope.
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Swergold | Co-Chief, Narcotics Unit (USANYS) |
Prosecutor communicating with defense counsel and colleagues regarding discovery materials; recipient of internal email.
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| Aida Leisenring | Attorney |
Defense attorney at Barket Epstein requesting evidence (video, rope) related to the July 23 incident.
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| Bruce Barket | Attorney |
CC'd on the email chain; partner at Barket Epstein.
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| Unidentified Prosecutor | USANYS Staff |
Sender of the 9:15 AM email to Jason Swergold regarding court scheduling.
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| Location | Context |
|---|---|
"It is our understanding that there is video surveillance in the hallway in or near the tier that was preserved in reference to the July 23 incident."Source
"If the orange rope was preserved, we would like to view it in person."Source
"We are also looking into whether the orange rope was preserved and if it was, we will let you know our position on whether it can be made available for inspection."Source
"since you have reviewed a photograph of the rope, we are not sure the basis for a physical inspection"Source
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