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This document is an FBI FD-302 report detailing the interview of a BOP Senior Officer Specialist (SOS) who worked at MCC New York. The interview took place on August 20, 2019, and focused on the events of August 9, 2019, the day before Jeffrey Epstein's death. The interviewee reported seeing Epstein with attorneys (2 females, 1 male) around 9am on August 9th and provided details regarding MCC procedures, including count logs, rounds, and document retention policies (noting count paperwork is shredded after 30 days).
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This document is a letter from Ghislaine Maxwell's defense counsel to Judge Alison J. Nathan dated August 10, 2020. The defense requests the disclosure of the identities of 'Victims 1-3' to prepare for trial and argues that Maxwell is being subjected to uniquely harsh confinement conditions at the MDC as a direct reaction to the BOP's failure to prevent Jeffrey Epstein's suicide in 2019. The letter details Epstein's timeline of detention and death to contextualize the extreme surveillance and isolation Maxwell is facing.
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This document is page 10 of a court filing from May 27, 2021, discussing the conditions of Ghislaine Maxwell's confinement at the MDC. It details a May 5, 2021, letter from the Government to Judge Nathan explaining that Maxwell is subject to flashlight checks every 15 minutes due to an 'enhanced security schedule,' compared to every 30 minutes for SHU inmates and hourly for general population. The document asserts these checks are for safety purposes, specifically to ensure the inmate is breathing and not in distress, noting that while Maxwell is not on suicide watch, her high-profile charges warrant increased monitoring.
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This document is a status letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office (SDNY) to Judge Alison J. Nathan, dated May 5, 2021, regarding the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. It details the protocols for flashlight security checks at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), explaining that checks are generally conducted every 30 minutes in the SHU and hourly in the general population. However, the letter specifies that Ghislaine Maxwell is subject to checks every 15 minutes because she is on an 'enhanced security schedule,' though not on suicide watch.
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This is a court order filed on May 14, 2021, by Judge Alison J. Nathan in the case of USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The document addresses complaints from Maxwell's defense counsel regarding sleep deprivation caused by guards shining flashlights into her cell every 15 minutes. The Government responded that these checks are routine safety measures, though Maxwell receives more frequent checks due to being housed alone and the nature of her charges.
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This document is an official statement summarizing the FBI's conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10, 2019. This finding is supported by video evidence showing no one entered his cell tier overnight and is consistent with previous findings from the NYC Chief Medical Examiner, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and the DOJ's Inspector General. The statement also provides links to the raw and enhanced video footage.
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This document is a Court Order filed on June 9, 2020, in the case against correctional officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas. It outlines the charges against Thomas for falsifying inmate count slips at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) on the night Jeffrey Epstein died (August 9-10, 2019). The order addresses Thomas's motion to compel the government to produce Inspector General reports and other evidence prior to the trial scheduled for January 2021.
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This document is the first page of a federal indictment filed on November 19, 2019, against correctional officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas. It alleges that on August 10, 2019 (the date of Jeffrey Epstein's death, though he is not named in this specific text), the defendants failed to perform mandated prisoner counts in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC). Instead, they allegedly browsed the internet and falsified records to make it appear they had conducted the required rounds.
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This document is an email thread from August 11, 2019, in which the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) asks Hugh Hurwitz (likely from the Bureau of Prisons) to verify a timeline of events concerning inmate Jeffrey Epstein's recent incarceration. The timeline details Epstein's placement on and removal from suicide watch in late July, his return to the Special Housing Unit, and the removal of his cellmate on August 9th. Hurwitz responds with caution, stating that while he has no personal concerns, the information is subject to an ongoing OIG/FBI investigation and should not be released without their clearance.
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This document is an email thread from August 11, 2019, between Hugh Hurwitz (BOP) and an OAG official regarding a timeline of Jeffrey Epstein's custody status shortly before his death. The emails discuss the accuracy of a timeline detailing Epstein's placement on and removal from suicide watch (July 23-29) and the removal of his cellmate on August 9. Hurwitz expresses caution about releasing this information to the public without clearing it with the OIG/FBI due to the ongoing investigation.
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This document is an emergency medical care review for inmate Jeffery Edward Epstein, detailing the events of August 10, 2019. It outlines the timeline from when he was found unresponsive in his cell at 6:33 a.m., through the on-site medical response including CPR, to his transport by EMS and eventual pronouncement of death at New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital at 7:36 a.m. The summary also notes key events in the preceding weeks, including his removal from suicide watch and a psychological evaluation where he denied suicidal ideation.
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This document is an email chain from July 24, 2019, between MCC New York Associate Warden Shirley Skipper-Scott and Regional Director Ray Ormond regarding inmate Epstein. Skipper-Scott explains that Epstein is on Psychological Observation until the next day for reassessment. She also states that due to a pending incident report for self-mutilation, Epstein will be returned to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) and assigned a cellmate.
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This document is an email from MCC New York Associate Warden Shirley V. Skipper-Scott to Lamine N'Diaye on July 24, 2019. The email provides a detailed definition of 'Psychological Observation' in response to a query from Regional Director J. Ray Ormond regarding inmate Epstein. It states that Epstein is on this status due to a pending self-mutilation report, will be reassessed the next day, and will be returned to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) where he is already housed under Protective Custody.
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This document is an email from Ray Ormond to Shirley V. Skipper-Scott on July 24, 2019, acknowledging a forwarded update about inmate Epstein. The update from Skipper-Scott explains that Epstein is on Psychological Observation until the following day for reassessment. It also states that Epstein is being housed in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) due to a pending incident report for self-mutilation and because he requested Protective Custody due to the high-profile nature of his case.
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This document page outlines the psychological monitoring of Jeffrey Epstein at MCC New York between July 9 and August 1, 2019. It details his placement on and removal from both 'Psychological Observation' and 'Suicide Watch,' noting a discrepancy in records regarding his transfer to the SHU in late July. The report also describes USMS paperwork noting 'suicidal tendencies' following a July 31 court hearing, which led to a subsequent assessment where Epstein denied suicidal ideation.
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This email chain between Associate Warden Shirley Skipper-Scott and Regional Director Ray Ormond discusses Jeffrey Epstein's status at MCC New York on July 24, 2019. Skipper-Scott provides the official definition of 'Psychological Observation,' notes that Epstein has a pending incident report for 'Self-Mutilation,' and confirms he is in the SHU due to a request for Protective Custody and the highly publicized nature of his case.
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This email chain from July 24, 2019, details communications between MCC New York Associate Warden Shirley V. Skipper-Scott and her colleague Lamine N'Diaye regarding inmate Epstein. Skipper-Scott reports that Epstein is pending a disciplinary hearing for self-mutilation but is considered mentally competent, and she is seeking a suitable cellmate for him in the Special Housing Unit (SHU). The emails confirm Epstein will remain on Psychological Observation until a reassessment the following day, a status distinct from suicide watch.
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This document is an email exchange from August 11, 2019, in which an official from the OAG (Office of the Attorney General) sends a detailed timeline of Jeffrey Epstein's final days to Hugh Hurwitz of the Bureau of Prisons for verification. The sender asks if the timeline is accurate and if there is any reason it should not be released to the public. The timeline covers events from Epstein being placed on suicide watch on July 23rd to his death on August 10th, highlighting critical details such as the removal of his cellmate and the failure of staff to perform all required checks on the night he died.
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This document is an email exchange from August 11, 2019, where an official from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) asks Hugh Hurwitz (from the Bureau of Prisons) and Ray Ormond to verify a timeline of Jeffrey Epstein's final days and asks if it can be publicly released. In his reply, Hurwitz notes he made minor edits and expresses strong reservations about releasing the information without first clearing it with the OIG/FBI, who are conducting an ongoing investigation.
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This document is an email chain from July 24, 2019, between MCC New York Associate Warden Shirley V. Skipper-Scott and Regional Director Ray Ormond regarding inmate Epstein. Skipper-Scott provides the official definition of 'Psychological Observation' as supplied by the Chief Psychologist, confirming Epstein is on this status until the next day for reassessment. The email also reveals Epstein has a pending incident report for self-mutilation and will be returned to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) with a specific cellmate.
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This document is a Special Housing Unit (SHU) Record for Jeffrey Epstein at the New York MCC, covering dates from August 4, 2019, to August 9, 2019. It records his admittance date as July 29, 2019, pending classification, notes that he is on medication, and logs daily meals and staff checks. The log notably indicates 'No' for showers on the evenings of August 6 and August 7.
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This document page, part of a legal filing from May 2021, details the Government's response to Judge Nathan regarding 'flashlight surveillance' of Ghislaine Maxwell at the MDC. It explains that while general population inmates are checked hourly and SHU inmates every 30 minutes, Maxwell is checked every 15 minutes due to an 'enhanced security schedule' and 'heightened safety and security concerns,' despite not being on suicide watch.
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This document is a 'Special Housing Unit Review' form from the Federal Bureau of Prisons regarding inmate Jeffrey Edward Epstein at New York MCC. It details his placement in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) starting July 10, 2019, pending a 'Captians Review' [sic]. It records a 3-Day Review on July 15, 2019, and a 7-Day Review on July 19, 2019, both resulting in his continued detention in the SHU, with confirmation that he was seen daily by medical and officer staff.
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This document is a Special Housing Unit (SHU) Record for Jeffrey Epstein at the New York MCC, covering his admission on July 7, 2019, through July 13, 2019. It logs his cell assignment (Z05-124LAD), status (Pending Classification), and daily shift checks including meals and exercise. Notably, on July 11, 2019, the log indicates he refused exercise and refers to a second page for comments.
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This document is an email chain from July 24, 2019, between MCC New York Associate Warden Shirley V. Skipper-Scott and Regional Director Ray Ormond regarding inmate Epstein. Skipper-Scott provides the official definition of 'Psychological Observation' and confirms Epstein will remain on this status until the next day. She also states that due to a pending incident report for self-mutilation, Epstein will be returned to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) with a cellmate.
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