This document is an internal Bureau of Prisons email chain from August 11-12, 2019, immediately following Jeffrey Epstein's death. Officials discuss drafting a press release to announce that two staff members in the Special Housing Unit at MCC NY have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. The emails also reference potential reassignment of a senior official (likely the Warden), a scheduled meeting between the Warden and the US Attorney, and concerns about press reports linking staffing shortages and overtime to the incident.
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Epstein | Inmate/Deceased |
Subject of the investigation into 'apparent suicide' at MCC NY.
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| Warden | Warden of MCC NY |
Mentioned as having a meeting with the US Attorney. Potential subject of reassignment discussion (redacted sections).
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| US Attorney | Government Official |
Meeting with the Warden at 10 am on August 12, 2019.
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| COs | Correctional Officers |
Staff members in question regarding work schedules and overtime leading up to the incident.
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Prisons |
Government agency managing the facility, drafting the press release.
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| MCC NY |
Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, location of the incident.
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| Special Housing Unit |
Specific unit within MCC NY where the staff worked.
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| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York. Location of Epstein's death and staff employment.
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SHU inside MCC NY.
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"Today, the Bureau of Prisons placed two staff who work in MCC NY on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation into the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein."Source
"I've seen additional press reports trying to link the staffing shortages, overtime and this incident."Source
"Also note that the Warden just called [Redacted] and told him the US Attorney is meeting with him at 10 am tomorrow."Source
"The Bureau of Prisons also temporarily reassigned the [Redacted] pending the outcome of the investigation"Source
"please confirm the work schedules of those COs in question Their recent over time and the time the worked leading up to the incident."Source
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