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EFTA00035330.pdf
This document is a procedural memorandum from the Chief Psychologist at MCC New York to the Warden, dated April 15, 2019. It defines 'Psychological Observation' as a status for inmates who are mentally unstable but not imminently suicidal, distinguishing it from suicide watch. The memo outlines strict protocols for monitoring these inmates, including specific rules for the '9S' unit (where Jeffrey Epstein was housed), stating that a staff member cannot watch more than two inmates at a time.
EFTA00035180.pdf
This document contains the Bureau of Prisons medical records for Jeffrey Epstein from July 2019 to his death on August 10, 2019. It includes refusals for routine eye and chest exams, a dental exam noting gingival recession, and chronic care notes where Epstein complains of arm numbness and lack of access to a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. The final records detail the emergency resuscitation event on August 10, describing him being found unresponsive in his cell with neck bruising, the administration of CPR and epinephrine, and his transport to the ER.
EFTA00035056.pdf
This document is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York dated August 2, 2019, covering activities from August 1, 2019. It highlights significant security concerns, specifically unsecured food slots in Unit 5-South due to tampering or malfunction, which posed a 'grave safety and security risk' aggravated by severe staff shortages. The report also details inmate movements, including admissions, releases, and placements into the Special Housing Unit (SHU), and notes one redacted inmate (likely Jeffrey Epstein based on context/timeline) on psychological observation with an inmate companion.
EFTA00034987.pdf
This document is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York dated August 3, 2019, covering events from the previous day. It highlights significant staff shortages resulting in unassigned posts on the Morning and Day shifts, details specific inmate placements into the Special Housing Unit (SHU), and notes one redacted inmate on suicide watch with a companion. The report also lists inmate admissions, releases, and institution totals.
EFTA00034944.pdf
This is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York dated July 27, 2019, covering activities from the previous day. It documents that Jeffrey Epstein (#76318-054) was on suicide watch with an inmate companion and notes media presence outside the facility regarding a 'possible suicide attempt.' The report also highlights staff shortages affecting correctional assignments in unit 10-South and lists various inmate admissions, releases, and internal movements.
EFTA00034915.pdf
This document is a Daily Activity Report from MCC New York dated July 20, 2019, covering the previous day's activities. It highlights significant staffing shortages resulting in vacated posts, including '10-South #2' (the unit where Epstein was housed). It also details a malfunctioning Control Center door and various inmate movements, including transfers to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) and outside hospital visits, though all specific names are redacted.
EFTA00034849.pdf
Official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Prisons announcing the death of inmate Jeffrey Epstein on August 10, 2019. The document states he was found unresponsive in the Special Housing Unit of the MCC New York from an apparent suicide. It also notes the FBI is investigating and provides background on his arrival at the facility on July 6, 2019, following his indictment for sex trafficking.
EFTA00034792.pdf
This document is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, dated August 7, 2019, covering activities from the previous day, August 6. It highlights significant staffing shortages, noting that the '10 South #2' post (the unit housing high-profile inmates) was vacated due to a lack of staff, and lists 11 staff members as AWOL. The report also notes an unnamed inmate on suicide watch with a companion, and details the movement of two inmates to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) for weapon possession.
EFTA00034778.pdf
This document is a 'Daily Activity Report' memorandum from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, dated July 31, 2019, covering events from the previous day. It documents the transfer of Jeffrey Epstein (#76318-054) from Psychological Observation (where he had an inmate companion) to the Special Housing Unit (SHU). Crucially, the report notes specific correctional assignments in the SHU and 10-South were left 'unassigned' due to a 'shortage of staff' during the Day and Evening watches.
EFTA00034722.pdf
This document contains a series of internal emails between the MCC New York Associate Warden and the Northeast Regional Director regarding Jeffrey Epstein's status on July 24-25, 2019. The emails confirm Epstein was removed from Suicide Watch and placed on Psychological Observation after being found with a 'makeshift noose' around his neck, resulting in a pending 'Self-Mutilation' charge. The correspondence discusses his housing in the SHU and detailed descriptions of his assigned cellmate (identified by context as the 'MAGA Bomber' Cesar Sayoc) and/or a sex offender.
EFTA00034714.pdf
This document is an internal Bureau of Prisons email thread from July 24, 2019, discussing the status of Jeffrey Epstein at MCC New York following a suicide attempt (referred to as 'Self-Mutilation' and 'makeshift noose'). Officials confirm his removal from Suicide Watch to Psychological Observation, note that he is likely competent and not mentally ill, and discuss housing him in the SHU with a specific cellmate described as the individual who mailed explosive devices to Democratic figures (identifiable as Cesar Sayoc).
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.
EFTA00034275.pdf
This document package contains Bureau of Prisons records regarding a July 23, 2019 incident where Jeffrey Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell at MCC New York with marks on his neck. While officially classified as a suicide attempt (Incident Report #3282555), memoranda reveal Epstein claimed his cellmate attempted to kill and extort him, while the cellmate claimed he woke up to find Epstein hanging himself. The file includes incident reports, medical exams documenting neck injuries, staff duty rosters, and grainy photo sheets of the scene.
EFTA00034197.pdf
This document is a collection of Federal Bureau of Prisons memorandums detailing an incident on July 23, 2019, where Jeffrey Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center with injuries to his neck. Staff responded to a body alarm at 1:27 AM, finding Epstein on the floor; reports vary on whether he had a 'noose,' 'orange homemade rope,' or 'handmade orange cloth' around his neck. Epstein later alleged his cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, attempted to kill and extort him, while Tartaglione claimed he discovered Epstein attempting suicide. Epstein was subsequently placed on suicide watch in the HA-Unit.
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.
EFTA00034143.pdf
This is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York dated July 8, 2019, covering activities for July 7, 2019. The report documents significant staffing shortages resulting in vacated posts and notes the movement of inmate Jeffrey Epstein (#76318-054) to the Special Housing Unit (SHU). It also details overtime statistics, showing 223.45 hours of overtime hired for 30 staff members.
EFTA00034122.pdf
Official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons announcing the death of inmate Jeffrey Edward Epstein on August 10, 2019. The document states Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell at the MCC New York Special Housing Unit from an apparent suicide and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. It notes the FBI is investigating and provides background on his arrival at the facility on July 6, 2019, following his indictment for sex trafficking.
EFTA00034092.pdf
Bureau of Prisons Daily Activity Report for MCC New York dated August 6, 2019, covering activities on August 5, 2019. The report highlights significant staffing shortages resulting in vacated posts across all shifts (Morning, Day, Evening), including in the Special Housing Unit (SHU). It notes an inmate (name redacted) placed in SHU pending SIS investigation and an inmate on suicide watch with a companion, occurring shortly before Jeffrey Epstein's death.
EFTA00034082.pdf
This document is a 'Daily Activity Report' from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York dated July 26, 2019. It highlights significant operational issues including severe staff shortages, exhaustion from overtime, and the discovery of contraband cell phones among several inmates. Crucially, it documents Jeffrey Epstein's status following a 'possible suicide attempt,' noting inquiries from the US Marshals and the Daily News, and confirming his placement on suicide watch with an inmate companion.
EFTA00033671.pdf
This document is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, dated August 16, 2019, covering activities for August 15, 2019. It details significant staff shortages leading to vacated posts (including in unit 10-South), reports on inmate movements including placements on suicide watch and the SHU, and lists overtime and leave statistics (notably 10 staff AWOL). The report also provides a census of the facility by unit, totaling 757 inmates.
EFTA00033659.pdf
This document is a 'Daily Activity Report' memorandum from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York dated August 11, 2019, covering events from August 10, 2019. The report documents that Inmate Jeffrey Epstein (#76318-054) was found unresponsive in the Special Housing Unit and escorted to an outside hospital. The report also notes staffing shortages, a malfunctioning fire panel, and overtime statistics for the facility.
EFTA00033653.pdf
This document is a Daily Activity Report from MCC New York dated August 1, 2019, covering activities from July 31, 2019. It details a significant security breach where inmate Davis was caught with a cellphone and hid it in his body cavity, resulting in his transfer to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) pending FBI referral. The report also highlights significant staffing shortages, noting 9 staff members as AWOL and specific posts on 10-South and 11-South left unassigned due to these shortages.
EFTA00033638.pdf
This document is a Daily Activity Report for MCC New York dated July 23, 2019, covering events from July 22, 2019. It details operational issues including a gang threat ('Macballers') on the 11-South unit, the failure of fire alarms and sprinkler systems requiring a 'Fire Watch,' and significant staffing shortages. The report also lists inmate movements, specifically admissions to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) and releases from the facility, along with staffing overtime and leave statistics showing 9 staff members AWOL.
EFTA00033596.pdf
This document is a confidential 'Daily Activity Report' memorandum from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, dated July 28, 2019, covering activities for the previous day. It highlights significant staffing shortages across all shifts, noting that several correctional assignments were unassigned. Crucially, it lists inmate Jeffrey Epstein (#76318-054) as being on 'Psych Observation w/inmate companion' rather than suicide watch, providing insight into his custody status shortly before his death.
EFTA00033520.pdf
This document is a Federal Bureau of Prisons Program Statement (P5324.08) titled 'Suicide Prevention Program,' signed by Director Harley G. Lappin in 2007. It establishes comprehensive policies for identifying at-risk inmates, conducting suicide risk assessments, managing suicide watches (including the use of inmate observers), and required training for staff. The policy also mandates post-incident procedures, including psychological reconstruction reports and administrative reviews following any inmate suicide.
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