SHU
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ABA
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Steven Pruzansky
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EFTA00036643.pdf
An email chain from August 2019 between prison staff (Chen and Black) regarding the urgent reconstruction of inmate Jeffrey Epstein's '292 data' (likely monitoring logs) following his death. The correspondence confirms Epstein was found dead in his SHU cell at NYM on the morning of Saturday, August 10, 2019, and notes that he had been moved in and out of the SHU three times between July 7 and August 10. Staff were instructed to prioritize reconstructing records for the week of August 5-9, 2019.
EFTA00036580.pdf
An internal email chain dated August 11-12, 2019, discussing the urgent reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's '292 records' (likely confinement or assignment logs) immediately following his death. The correspondence confirms Epstein was found dead in his SHU cell at NYM on the previous Saturday and notes that he had been moved in and out of the SHU three times between July 7 and August 10, 2019.
EFTA00036420.pdf
This document is an email dated August 16, 2019, sent shortly after Jeffrey Epstein's death. It is a request for Temporary Duty (TDY) volunteers from another facility (FAI) to assist at NYM (MCC New York). The sender requests staff arrive by August 25, 2019, to help cover critical areas including the SHU (Special Housing Unit) and weekend housing unit coverage, citing 'current events we are facing' as the context.
EFTA00036360.pdf
An email thread from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York dated August 16, 2019, discussing staff assignments in the Special Housing Unit (SHU). The thread references a directive from August 12, 2019 (two days after Jeffrey Epstein's death), issued by a Captain, prohibiting specific staff members from entering or working in the SHU until further notice.
EFTA00035529.pdf
This document is an internal Bureau of Prisons status update regarding inmates on special observation. It lists Jeffrey Epstein (Inmate #76318-054) under 'Psych Observation' but notes 'None' under 'Suicide Watch'. It also mentions other redacted inmates moving off observation or waiting for space in the Special Housing Unit (SHU).
EFTA00035501.pdf
This document is a printout of an email or text message sent from a smartphone containing operational instructions for prison staff. It explicitly references the 'Epstein suicide attempt' and directs a staff member to submit a '583 in TRUINTEL' regarding the incident. The message also covers facility maintenance (doors on 5th/7th floors), equipment cleaning (vests), and staffing rosters for the weekend.
EFTA00035333.pdf
This document is a log of requests and complaints made by Jeffrey Epstein while incarcerated in the Special Housing Unit (SHU). He reports dehydration during attorney conferences, missing medications due to 'Psych Observation' status, and severe sleep deprivation caused by the lack of his CPAP machine and excessive noise (banging and screaming) in the SHU. He explicitly expresses concern about developing psychological trauma from these conditions.
EFTA00035332.pdf
This document contains psychological observation notes from July 27-28, 2019, regarding Jeffrey Epstein while in custody. The notes detail his anxiety about returning to the SHU where he sustained neck injuries he claims not to remember, complaints of dehydration and arm numbness, and an incident involving a flushing toilet that caused him significant distress. Epstein suggests he may be on the autism spectrum due to noise aversion and being 'good with numbers,' and notes he spends long days in conferences with his attorneys.
EFTA00035295.pdf
This document is a brief internal note or log entry reporting on the location of an inmate (referred to as 'he', likely Jeffrey Epstein given the context). The author notes checking the SHU (Special Housing Unit) and finding the subject was at 'Legal', a status confirmed by a subsequent phone call.
EFTA00035294.pdf
Internal email correspondence dated July 11, 2019, between prison officials regarding the location of Inmate Epstein. The sender reports checking the SHU (Special Housing Unit) and finding that Epstein had been moved to the Legal department, confirming he was still there upon a follow-up call.
EFTA00035205.pdf
A Federal Bureau of Prisons memorandum from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, dated August 12, 2019. It reports on a staff briefing from August 9, 2019, where officers were informed that Inmate Reyes was being moved (WAB) and might not return, and specifically that Jeffrey Epstein would need a cellmate upon returning from an attorney visit.
EFTA00034782.pdf
This document is an email chain from July 30-31, 2019, involving Federal Defenders (David Patton, Peggy Cross-Goldenberg) complaining to prison administration about the 'SHU attorney visiting log jam' caused by Jeffrey Epstein's legal team. The emails allege that Epstein's lawyers were allowed to 'hold' the only conference room even when Epstein was away for medical reasons (specifically regarding a fish allergy), preventing other attorneys from meeting their clients, including Cesar Sayoc. David Patton threatens to file a complaint with Judge Rakoff regarding the lack of access to Sayoc before his sentencing.
EFTA00034703.pdf
This document is a confidential email chain from July 23, 2019, detailing an incident at MCC New York where Jeffrey Epstein was found in a fetal position with marks on his neck. The report includes a synopsis of the event, a medical assessment noting erythema on his neck, his claim that a cellmate tried to kill him, and a psychologist's decision to keep him on suicide watch. Senior officials discuss the quality of the memo and request a clearer version to send to the Director.
EFTA00034652.pdf
This document is a confidential email or message exchange between prison staff dated July 24, 2019, discussing Jeffrey Epstein's custody status. The staff discuss an incident involving a 'huge scar' on Epstein's neck, noting ambiguity around it, and justify his placement on Suicide Watch (SW) during a legal visit the previous day. The conversation also compares the overuse of Suicide Watch at MCC New York versus stricter protocols at 'BRO' (Brooklyn) and Chicago facilities.
EFTA00034529.pdf
A Bureau of Prisons memorandum from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York dated August 12, 2019. It documents a shift briefing on August 9, 2019 (the day before Epstein's death), where staff were informed that Inmate Reyes was being moved ('going WAB') and might not return, and that Inmate Epstein would require a cellmate after returning from an attorney visit.
EFTA00034167.pdf
This document contains an incident synopsis and subsequent email chain regarding Jeffrey Epstein at MCC New York on July 23, 2019. Epstein was found on the floor of the SHU with neck marks, claiming his cellmate tried to kill him, though he later told medical staff he didn't know what happened. A BOP official criticized the initial memo as 'confusing' and requested a clearer draft to send to IPPA and the Director regarding Epstein's status and potential move to General Population.
EFTA00034053.pdf
A confidential document, likely a prison log or legal memo, detailing complaints made by Jeffrey Epstein regarding his conditions in the Special Housing Unit (SHU). He reports dehydration, lack of sleep due to a missing CPAP machine, missed medications due to 'Psych Observation' status, and psychological distress caused by noise in the SHU.
EFTA00034045.pdf
This document contains psychological observation notes on Jeffrey Epstein from July 27-28, 2019, while in custody. The notes document his claims of memory loss regarding the neck injuries sustained in the SHU, complaints of sleep deprivation, dehydration, and numbness in his right arm and neck. The logs also record a specific incident involving a noisy toilet that caused him severe agitation, leading him to speculate he might be on the Autism spectrum, comparing himself to the character in 'Rain Man' and noting he is 'really good with numbers'.
EFTA00034040.pdf
This document is an email chain from July 27, 2019, between prison staff regarding the status of inmate Jeffrey Epstein (#76318-054). The emails confirm he was not on suicide watch at that time but was under 'Psych Observation.' A staff member reports assessing Epstein, noting he appeared stable but complained of dehydration due to limited bathroom breaks during long legal visits and anxiety about returning to the SHU due to noise preventing him from sleeping.
EFTA00034030.pdf
This document appears to be a log of observations or requests made by Jeffrey Epstein while in detention (likely the SHU). It details his requests for basic hygiene items (razor), complaints about lack of water in the attorney conference room, issues with missing medications due to 'Psych Observation', and significant distress regarding sleep deprivation caused by the lack of a CPAP machine and excessive noise in the SHU.
EFTA00033623.pdf
This document is an email chain from July 12, 2019, coordinating a legal visit for an inmate (implied to be Jeffrey Epstein) at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York. A defense attorney requests an 8:00 AM visit on Sunday to assist with a 'very difficult case,' and the Supervisory Staff Attorney instructs the SHU staff to have the inmate transported to the attorney conference room by that time. Note: The document references 'Sunday morning, July 15, 2019', though July 15 was a Monday in 2019.
EFTA00032906.pdf
This document is an 'Access to Justice' email newsletter from Law360 dated April 20, 2020. It aggregates various legal news stories, primarily focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the justice system, including court closures, remote hearings, and bankruptcy issues. It is relevant to the Epstein files because it contains a summary of a recent Eleventh Circuit ruling that the Crime Victims' Rights Act protections do not arise until after a formal criminal charge is filed, which is described as a blow to Epstein's victims.
EFTA00032155.pdf
This document contains two slides from a presentation regarding 'Special Housing Unit Management' and 'Suicide Prevention'. The slides outline a policy recommendation that all SHU inmates should be 'double-celled' (housed with a cellmate) unless there is a compelling reason not to, citing benefits such as reduced isolation and providing a 'rescue opportunity'. This is significant in the context of the Jeffrey Epstein case, as questions were raised regarding his housing status (single vs. double cell) at the time of his death.
EFTA00031987.pdf
An email from an Assistant US Attorney (SDNY) to FBI and OIG officials discussing a newly recovered document from a BOP FOIA production. The document appears to confirm the existence of a sign posted in the SHU at the MCC instructing guards to perform checks on Jeffrey Epstein, a detail previously mentioned by employees during interviews but for which physical evidence had been missing.
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