Bruce Barket

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person Nicholas Tartaglione
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person Mr. Tartaglione
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person Nick
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person Aida Leisenring
Business associate
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person Assistant U.S. Attorney
Opposing counsel
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location USANYS
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person Michael Bachrach
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person Judge Karas
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person Nicholas Tartaglione (Nick)
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person Nick Tartaglione
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person Ricco
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person Ricco
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person [Redacted Client]
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location Bar
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person Redacted Inmate
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person Tartaglione
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organization US Attorney's office
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person Judge Karas
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person Ricco
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person Michael Bachrach
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person Judge Karas
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person Tonyricco
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person USANYS (Margery/Ilan Graff)
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person Tonyricco
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
2020-03-04 N/A Date Bruce Barket requested off from EDNY but was denied; intended date for Tartaglione status co... Court (likely SDNY) View
2020-03-04 N/A Status conference for Mr. Tartaglione Court (implied SDNY based o... View
2020-03-04 N/A Proposed Status Conference for Mr. Tartaglione (conflict with Barket's trial). Court (likely SDNY) View
2020-03-03 N/A Bruce Barket's trial in EDNY is scheduled to begin (moved from Feb 24). EDNY Court View
2020-03-03 N/A Trial start date for Bruce Barket in EDNY. EDNY View
2020-01-22 N/A Upcoming court conference/deadline mentioned for filing motions Court View
2020-01-22 N/A Upcoming court date/deadline where Barket intends to raise issues about the jail. Court View
2020-01-13 N/A Motion filed by Bruce Barket seeking a hearing on the loss of the MCC video (date inferred from a... Southern District of New York View
2020-01-10 N/A Request for viewing of physical evidence related to the July 23rd incident. N/A View
2019-11-27 N/A Scheduled conference call between defense counsel and US Attorney's office. Phone (877-989-1320) View
2019-09-26 N/A Proposed meeting to discuss legal briefing schedule. Unknown View
2019-09-24 N/A Target date (Tuesday) to have the briefing schedule finalized. Unknown View
2019-09-23 N/A Proposed timeframe (early next week) to propose a schedule. Unknown View
2019-09-21 N/A Discussion regarding scheduling a meeting for 'penalty phase pleadings'. Email correspondence View
2019-09-01 N/A Next status conference Unspecified (likely court) View
2019-09-01 N/A Meeting between defense counsel (Barket) and US Attorney's office to discuss briefing schedule. Not specified View
2019-08-29 N/A Dispute regarding social visits for Nicholas Tartaglione. Correspondence View
2019-08-28 N/A Legal meeting between Bruce Barket and Nicholas Tartaglione. MCC New York View
2019-08-20 N/A Bruce Barket filed a letter on ECF. ECF (Electronic Court Filing) View
2019-08-12 N/A Email correspondence regarding legal representation for Mr. Tartaglione in relation to investigat... New York View
2019-08-09 N/A Conclusion of investigation into Epstein's (first) suicide attempt; Barket's client cleared of ch... MCC New York View
2019-07-24 N/A Journalist Tracy Connor queries Bruce Barket about an alleged attack by Tartaglione on Jeffrey Ep... Metropolitan Correctional C... View
2019-07-05 N/A Bruce Barket sends formal complaint regarding SHU conditions and seized legal documents. Email View
2019-07-05 N/A Email correspondence regarding 'Nick' being moved to SHU. Email View
2019-07-03 N/A Bruce Barket visited Nick; noted he had some legal paperwork but other documents were missing/sei... MCC New York View

EFTA00034800.pdf

This document contains an email chain between attorney Bruce Barket and a Supervisory Staff Attorney at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, dated August 9-10, 2019. On August 9, Barket is informed that his client (unnamed in the text, but likely Epstein's cellmate) has been cleared of charges regarding 'Epstein's suicide attempt' (referring to the July incident). On August 10, following Epstein's actual death, the MCC attorney informs Barket of a facility lockdown due to the 'incident that is all over the press,' leading Barket to demand his client not be interviewed without permission.

Email chain
2025-12-25

EFTA00034035.pdf

This document is a chain of emails between attorney Bruce Barket and staff at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York regarding inmate Nicholas Tartaglione. The correspondence begins with a media inquiry from The Daily Beast about an alleged attack by Tartaglione on Jeffrey Epstein. It follows with Barket's complaints about leaks and concerns for his client's mental health after parents described Tartaglione as 'incoherent,' leading to an internal MCC check which confirmed he was 'not incoherent' the following morning.

Email chain / correspondence
2025-12-25

EFTA00032314.pdf

This document is an email chain from February 2020 between attorney Bruce Barket and prosecutors at the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (USANYS). Barket, representing Nicholas Tartaglione (Epstein's cellmate), discusses scheduling a status conference for March 4th and notes that his firm possesses 'information, documents, emails' that may be relevant to the prosecutors' needs. The emails also mention a 'Curcio issue' and coordination with Judge Karas.

Email correspondence
2025-12-25

EFTA00032123.pdf

This document is an email chain from September 1, 2020, between attorney Bruce Barket and redacted officials regarding the safety of inmate Mr. Tartaglione at the MCC. Barket argues that Tartaglione, a retired police officer previously assaulted in custody, is being forced to choose between an unsafe general population tier or the SHU (solitary), despite previously being in a safe cell. Barket urges officials to return Tartaglione to his previous safe housing arrangement.

Email correspondence / legal communication
2025-12-25

EFTA00030995.pdf

This document is an email chain from August 20-22, 2020, involving defense attorney Bruce Barket and the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (USANYS). The subject concerns a letter regarding 'jail conditions and court appearance,' specifically citing 'COVID stuff at MCC' (Metropolitan Correctional Center). The USANYS staff discusses coordinating a response to Judge Karas by the following Monday.

Email chain
2025-12-25

EFTA00030715.pdf

A chain of emails from late August 2019 between attorney Bruce Barket and officials from the US Attorney's Office and MCC New York regarding inmate Nicholas Tartaglione ('Nick'). The discussions focus on requests for social visits with his parents, which MCC restricts based on policy and disciplinary sanctions, allowing them only for mitigation purposes in capital cases. The emails also confirm a legal meeting with Tartaglione on August 28, 2019.

Email chain
2025-12-25

EFTA00030707.pdf

This document is an email chain from September 10, 2019, between attorneys regarding the case 'US v. Tartaglione' (16-cr-832). Al-Amyn Sumar of The New York Times Company informed Bruce Barket and others that a letter had been faxed to the Court on behalf of the NYT and reporter Ben Weiser concerning the unsealing of records. Bruce Barket acknowledged receipt of the email.

Email chain / legal correspondence
2025-12-25

EFTA00030552.pdf

An email chain from November 2019 between defense attorney Bruce Barket and the US Attorney's Office (SDNY). Barket requests statements made by inmate Nicholas Tartaglione and video footage regarding Jeffrey Epstein's attempted suicide on July 22-23, 2019. The US Attorney's Office agrees to produce Tartaglione's statements but explicitly denies the request for the suicide attempt video and reports, claiming they are not relevant to the case.

Email chain
2025-12-25

EFTA00029721.pdf

This email chain from August 2019 between an SDNY Assistant U.S. Attorney and an MCC Staff Attorney discusses conditions for an inmate formerly housed with Jeffrey Epstein. The emails detail checks made by the Facilities Manager regarding a complaint about shower leaks, confirm the inmate received newspapers, and recount a past interaction where a correction officer offered to take both Epstein and the inmate to roof recreation at 6:00 AM. Attorney Bruce Barket is mentioned as having filed a letter on ECF related to the matter.

Email chain
2025-12-25

EFTA00029704.pdf

This document is an email thread from March 3, 2020, between attorney Bruce Barket and an official (likely at the MCC prison). Barket inquires if his client, 'Nick' (likely Nicholas Tartaglione), will be allowed to appear in court the following day despite the MCC being on lockdown for a week, citing the 'inhumanity' of the 24/7 lockdown. The official responds briefly confirming that they are still producing inmates for court.

Email thread
2025-12-25

EFTA00028448.pdf

Email correspondence between defense attorney Bruce Barket and government prosecutors regarding conditions at the MCC for client 'Nick' (Nicholas Tartaglione). The emails discuss requests to inspect the cell and physical evidence related to the 'July 23rd suicide attempt' (referencing the incident involving Jeffrey Epstein), complaints about extreme heat in the unit, and difficulties securing family visits for the client facing the death penalty.

Email correspondence
2025-12-25

EFTA00026669.pdf

Legal correspondence from July 5, 2019, between attorney Bruce Barket and MCC New York staff regarding his client 'Nick' (likely Nicholas Tartaglione). Barket complains that Nick was moved to the SHU (Special Housing Unit) over a cell phone allegation, where he faces a leaking toilet and the loss of personal property and privileged legal documents. An MCC Staff Attorney responds that they inspected the previous cell on '5 North', found some papers and books, and returned relevant items to the inmate.

Email correspondence / legal communication
2025-12-25

EFTA00023680.pdf

This document is an email chain from August 20-21, 2020, involving attorney Bruce Barket of Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP and the US Attorney's Office (Narcotics Unit). The subject concerns a 'Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance' and a 'Continued Inhumane Prison' attachment sent to Judge Karas. The USANYS Co-Chief of the Narcotics Unit requests an urgent call to discuss the matter, citing a Monday deadline.

Email thread
2025-12-25

EFTA00021768.pdf

An email from the Co-Chief of the Narcotics Unit at the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) to Bureau of Prisons officials regarding a motion filed by attorney Bruce Barket. The motion concerns the loss of 'MCC video' related to Tartaglione (likely the footage from the cell Nicholas Tartaglione shared with Jeffrey Epstein). The sender informs the BOP that the US Attorney's Office intends to oppose the motion.

Email
2025-12-25

EFTA00021695.pdf

This document contains an email chain from September 20-21, 2019, between defense attorney Bruce Barket, 'Learned Counsel' Tony Ricco (Tonyricco), and redacted Assistant U.S. Attorneys. They are discussing scheduling a meeting to propose a briefing schedule for 'penalty phase pleadings,' likely in a capital case. While the law firm name contains 'Epstein,' this refers to a partner at the firm, though Bruce Barket is known for representing Nicholas Tartaglione, Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate.

Email thread
2025-12-25

EFTA00021345.pdf

This document is an email chain from September 20-24, 2019, between attorney Bruce Barket (of Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco) and an unnamed Assistant U.S. Attorney. The discussion concerns scheduling a meeting to agree on dates before an upcoming status conference. Another participant, 'Tonyricco' (referring to himself as Learned Counsel), mentions submitting a schedule for 'penalty phase pleadings,' suggesting this correspondence relates to a capital case (potentially the Nicholas Tartaglione case, in which Barket represented the defendant who was Epstein's cellmate).

Email chain / legal correspondence
2025-12-25

EFTA00020127.pdf

This document is an email chain dated August 12, 2019, shortly after Jeffrey Epstein's death. Attorney Bruce Barket writes to the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) asserting that his client, Mr. Tartaglione (presumably Epstein's cellmate), must not be questioned regarding Epstein's suicide or the associated FBI/IG investigations without counsel present. Assistant US Attorney Maurene responds, noting that she and 'Jason' are not handling the death investigation but will forward the request to the appropriate prosecutors.

Email chain
2025-12-25

EFTA00019986.pdf

This document is an email thread between an Assistant U.S. Attorney (SDNY) and a Staff Attorney at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) regarding inmate Tartaglione, Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate. The emails discuss Tartaglione's recreation habits, a past interaction involving Epstein and recreation schedules, complaints about water leaks in the cell, and the receipt of newspapers. It also references a legal filing by Tartaglione's counsel, Bruce Barket.

Email thread
2025-12-25

EFTA00019900.pdf

This document is an email chain between attorney Aida Leisenring and the US Attorney's Office (USANYS) regarding the preservation of video surveillance from the MCC. Leisenring requested footage from the hallway outside her client Tartaglione's cell covering the 'Epstein incident' on July 22-23, 2019. In December 2019, Leisenring expressed surprise that the video was not retained despite her earlier request and confirmation from officials.

Email chain
2025-12-25

EFTA00019402.pdf

This document is an email thread from August 15, 2019, circulating a Fox News article about the accidental release of serial bank robber Michael Matthews from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) just days before Jeffrey Epstein's death. The article highlights serious security failures and irregularities at the MCC, including quotes from Attorney General William Barr expressing anger at the facility's failures. It also includes comments from the lawyer of Epstein's former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, describing conditions at MCC as inhumane and worse than Rikers Island.

Email thread containing news article
2025-12-25

EFTA00019111.pdf

An email chain from June 2020 involving attorney Bruce Barket acknowledging receipt of a sealed ex parte order from Judge Karas regarding case 16cr832. The correspondence involves defense counsel, firewall counsel, and representatives from the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (USANYS).

Email
2025-12-25

EFTA00019063.pdf

An email chain from February 24, 2020, between attorney Bruce Barket and DOJ officials regarding a scheduling conflict for a status conference involving Mr. Tartaglione (likely Nicholas Tartaglione, Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate). Barket informs the prosecution that his request for a day off from a trial in the EDNY was denied, complicating his attendance at the Tartaglione conference where a 'Curcio issue' is to be addressed. The DOJ officials discuss consulting with 'Bobbi' before responding.

Email chain
2025-12-25

EFTA00018546.pdf

An email thread from February 2020 between attorney Bruce Barket and the US Attorney's Office (SDNY). Barket discusses scheduling conflicts regarding a status conference for his client, Mr. Tartaglione (Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate), due to a trial in the EDNY. The correspondence mentions a 'Curcio issue' related to the case.

Email thread
2025-12-25

EFTA00016974.pdf

An email from attorney Bruce Barket dated January 16, 2020, discussing legal hurdles with the MCC (Metropolitan Correctional Center). Barket outlines issues regarding access to the cell where his client 'Nick' (Nicholas Tartaglione) has been held, the refusal of officials to provide physical evidence regarding the 'July 23rd suicide attempt' (referencing the Jeffrey Epstein incident), and poor jail conditions including extreme heat.

Email
2025-12-25

EFTA00016973.pdf

An email dated January 10, 2020, from attorney Bruce Barket to a redacted recipient requesting to schedule a viewing of physical evidence related to Jeffery Epstein's July 23rd attempted suicide. The email notes that Epstein was incarcerated in the same cell as Mr. Tartaglione at the time of the incident.

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2025-12-25
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Re: Quarantine

From: REDACTED
To: Bruce Barket

States understanding that Tartaglione is not in quarantine.

Email
2020-09-01

Quarantine (implied)

From: Bruce Barket
To: REDACTED

Detailed request regarding Tartaglione's safety as a retired police officer, mentioning past assault and surgery, and requesting release from quarantine to a safe cell.

Email
2020-09-01

RE: Quarantine

From: Bruce Barket
To: REDACTED

Barket expresses deep trouble regarding Tartaglione being ordered to an unsafe tier or SHU, requesting return to his previous safe cell.

Email
2020-09-01

Re: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance

From: Chambers of Judge Kara...
To: Bruce Barket

Providing a memo endorsement from Judge Karas.

Email
2020-08-21

Re: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance

From: Karas NYSD Chambers
To: Bruce Barket

Attached please find a memo endorsement from Judge Karas.

Email
2020-08-21

Re: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance

From: Karas NYSD Chambers
To: Bruce Barket

Attached memo endorsement from Judge Karas.

Email
2020-08-21

Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance

From: Bruce Barket
To: [Redacted]@nysd.uscour...

Request to bring letter to judge's attention; notes copying MCC lawyer, prosecution team, and firewall counsel.

Email
2020-08-20

FW: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Forwarding a letter previously sent to another party, asking for confirmation that the judge will see it.

Email
2020-08-20

Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Asking to bring a letter to the attention of the judge regarding jail conditions.

Email
2020-08-20

Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Asking to bring a letter to the attention of the judge, noting that the MCC lawyer, prosecution team, and firewall counsel were copied.

Email
2020-08-20

FW: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance

From: Bruce Barket
To: Karas NYSD Chambers

Forwarding letter, asking for confirmation that the judge will see it.

Email
2020-08-20

FW: Letter regarding jail conditions and court appearance

From: Bruce Barket
To: Karas NYSD Chambers

Forwarding letter to Judge's chambers.

Email
2020-08-20

Re: Ex parte order

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Received. Thank you.

Email
2020-06-13

MCC

From: Bruce Barket
To: Redacted Recipient

Inquiry about whether Nick will be allowed to appear in court despite MCC lockdown.

Email
2020-03-03

Re: MCC

From: Redacted Sender
To: Bruce Barket

Confirmation that 'We are still producing inmates for court.'

Email
2020-03-03

RE: update

From: Bruce Barket
To: Margery (USANYS)

Barket informs he got March 4th off for the status conference. Mentions his firm has 'sat on the sidelines' but possesses 'information, documents, emails, est that may be relevant depending on your needs.'

Email
2020-02-26

Re: update

From: Bruce Barket
To: Margery (USANYS)

Barket acknowledges the reply, noting 'We will still be a week out'.

Email
2020-02-25

Re: update

From: Margery (USANYS)
To: Bruce Barket

Margery replies that they will be in a better position to answer the next day.

Email
2020-02-25

RE: update

From: Margery (USANYS)
To: Bruce Barket

States they will be in a better position to answer his question tomorrow.

Email
2020-02-25

update

From: Bruce Barket
To: [Redacted]@usdoj.gov

Barket informs DOJ that his EDNY trial moved to March 3rd and his request for March 4th off was denied, creating a conflict for the Tartaglione status conference. He asks if DOJ needs more time to review material, suggesting adjournment if so, or he will ask Judge Karas for help.

Email
2020-02-24

update

From: Bruce Barket
To: USANYS (Redacted)

Barket informs USANYS of a scheduling conflict due to an EDNY trial moving to March 3rd. He was denied a request for March 4th off to attend Mr. Tartaglione's status conference. He asks if USANYS needs more time to review material, suggesting an adjournment if so, or stating he will ask Judge Karas for help if not.

Email
2020-02-24

update

From: Bruce Barket
To: Margery (USANYS)

Discusses scheduling conflicts with a trial in EDNY and a status conference for Mr. Tartaglione on March 4th. Asks if DOJ needs more time to review material or if they should adjourn.

Email
2020-02-24

Re: New mcc problems

From: [Redacted Co-Chief, Na...
To: Bruce Barket

Response addressing security risks of tour, SIS scheduling evidence inspection, heat adjustments, and requirements for family visits.

Email
2020-01-17

Re: New mcc problems

From: Bruce Barket
To: [Redacted Government O...

Discussing motion for inspection of jail location, physical evidence of July 23rd suicide attempt, heat conditions, and family visits.

Email
2020-01-17

New mcc problems

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Discussing legal strategy regarding jail conditions, access to cells, and evidence regarding the July 23rd suicide attempt.

Email
2020-01-16

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