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
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person Assistant U.S. Attorney
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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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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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New mcc problems

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Original complaint listing 4 issues: refusing view of cells, viewing physical evidence of July 23rd suicide attempt, extreme heat, and family visit denial.

Email
2020-01-16

viewing evidince

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Request to view physical evidence from the July 23rd attempted suicide by Jeffery Epstein while he was incarcerated with Mr. Tartaglione.

Email
2020-01-10

Re: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: Bruce Barket
To: Redacted (USANYS)

Confirming call time and acknowledging receipt of dial-in info.

Email
2019-11-25

Re: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: Redacted (USANYS)
To: Bruce Barket

Providing dial-in number (877-989-1320) and passcode (8616359) for Wednesday 11/27 at 10am.

Email
2019-11-25

Re: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: Redacted (USANYS)
To: Bruce Barket

Confirming availability for Wednesday at 10am.

Email
2019-11-23

RE: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: Bruce Barket
To: [Redacted] (USANYS)

Received. Thanks

Email
2019-11-22

RE: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: Redacted (USANYS)
To: Bruce Barket

Agreeing to produce statements by Tartaglione regarding Epstein's July 23 event. Explicitly refusing to produce reports and video regarding Epstein's attempted suicide on July 22-23rd, deeming them not relevant.

Email
2019-11-22

Re: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: Bruce Barket
To: Redacted (USANYS)

Requesting reports and Video regarding Epstein's attempted suicide on July 22-23rd.

Email
2019-11-20

Re: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: Bruce Barket
To: [Redacted] (USANYS)

Requesting reports and video regarding Epstein's attempted suicide on July 22-23rd; noting a preservation letter was sent to MCC.

Email
2019-11-20

Re: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: [Redacted] (USANYS)
To: Bruce Barket

Clarifying Rule 16 vs FOIA procedures; agreeing to look for statements as a courtesy.

Email
2019-11-19

Re: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: [REDACTED]
To: Bruce Barket

Advising on FOIA/Touhy regulations and need for inmate release and subpoena.

Email
2019-11-18

Re: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: [REDACTED]
To: Bruce Barket

Stating that pursuant to FOIA/Touhy regulations, a release from the inmate and subpoena are needed.

Email
2019-11-18

RE: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: [Redacted] (USANYS)
To: Bruce Barket

Confirming they will look for statements pursuant to Rule 16 as a courtesy and produce them by the end of the week.

Email
2019-11-18

Re: Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: Bruce Barket
To: REDACTED

Initial request for records of statements made by Tartaglione concerning Jeffrey Epstein's reported attempted suicide.

Email
2019-11-17

Original Request

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Requesting records of statements by Mr. Tartaglione concerning Jeffrey Epstein's reported attempted suicide on July 22-23, 2019.

Email
2019-11-17

Statements by Mr. Tartaglione

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Requesting records of statements made by Mr. Tartaglione regarding Jeffrey Epstein's attempted suicide on July 22/23, 2019.

Email
2019-11-17

Re: proposed schedule.

From: Bruce Barket
To: jeevacation@gmail.com;...

Requesting to circle back in a week or two regarding the schedule; noting there is time before the next status conference.

Email
2019-09-24

Re: proposed schedule.

From: Bruce Barket
To: jeevacation@gmail.com;...

Stating availability for 12:00, 1:00, or 4:00.

Email
2019-09-21

proposed schedule.

From: Bruce Barket
To: [REDACTED]

Proposing a meeting to discuss a briefing schedule early next week; mentions finalizing their schedule by Tuesday.

Email
2019-09-20

Re: proposed schedule.

From: Assistant U.S. Attorney
To: Bruce Barket

Offering next Friday afternoon for a meeting.

Email
2019-09-20

proposed schedule

From: Bruce Barket
To: Assistant U.S. Attorney

Proposing a meeting to discuss schedule early next week; hopes to finalize proposal by Tuesday.

Email
2019-09-20

Re: proposed schedule.

From: Bruce Barket
To: jeevacation@gmail.com;...

Proposing a meeting to discuss schedule early next week.

Email
2019-09-20

Re: proposed schedule.

From: Assistant U.S. Attorne...
To: Bruce Barket

Stating availability for next Friday afternoon.

Email
2019-09-20

proposed schedule.

From: Bruce Barket
To: REDACTED

Proposing a meeting to discuss a schedule early next week. Mentions finalizing a proposed briefing schedule by Tuesday.

Email
2019-09-20

Re: proposed schedule.

From: Bruce Barket
To: Assistant U.S. Attorne...

Proposing to set a schedule early next week and requesting a meeting.

Email
2019-09-20

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