EFTA00019409.pdf
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Legal correspondence / evidence preservation request
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Summary
This document is a legal letter dated August 20, 2019, from attorneys Michael Miller and Martin Weinberg (representing the estate of Jeffrey Epstein) to the Legal Department of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC). The attorneys formally request the preservation and production of evidence—specifically video recordings, entry/exit logs, and guard logs—covering the period of August 9-10, 2019, surrounding Epstein's death in federal custody. The letter cites statements by Attorney General William Barr acknowledging 'serious irregularities' at the facility and declares the estate's intent to conduct its own independent investigation.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Michael C. Miller | Attorney |
Sender; Partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP writing on behalf of Epstein's estate.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased Inmate / Client |
Subject of the letter; Reg No. 76318-054; deceased at MCC.
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| Martin G. Weinberg | Attorney |
Co-signer of the letter; representing Epstein's estate.
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| William P. Barr | Attorney General |
Quoted regarding 'serious irregularities' at the MCC.
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| [Redacted] | MCC Legal Department Official |
Recipient of the letter.
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Organizations (8)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Steptoe & Johnson LLP |
Law firm representing Jeffrey Epstein's estate.
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| Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) |
Federal prison facility where Epstein died; recipient of the request.
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| U.S. Department of Justice |
Parent agency of the BOP.
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| Federal Bureau of Prisons |
Agency that issued the statement regarding Epstein's death.
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| FBI |
Agency investigating the incident.
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| New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) |
Agency responsible for determining cause of death.
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| Martin G. Weinberg, P.C. |
Law firm of co-counsel.
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| EMS |
Emergency Medical Services that transported Epstein.
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Timeline (2 events)
2019-08-09 to 2019-08-10
2019-08-10
Death of Jeffrey Epstein (found unresponsive approx 6:30 a.m.)
MCC Special Housing Unit
Locations (4)
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Location of incarceration and death.
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Sender's address.
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Co-counsel's address.
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Specific unit within MCC where Epstein's cell was located.
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Relationships (2)
Letter states 'We represent Jeffrey Epstein... authorized by his estate'
Signatory on letter representing Epstein's estate
Key Quotes (4)
"We are troubled by the circumstances of his death and by reports of irregularities at the facility."Source
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"Mr. Epstein’s death raises serious questions that must be answered."Source
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"We are now learning of serious irregularities at this facility that are deeply concerning and that demand a thorough investigation."Source
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"We intend to conduct our own investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Epstein’s death."Source
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Steptoe
STEPTOE & JOHNSON LLP
Michael C. Miller
212 506 3955 direct
212 506 3950 fax
[Redacted]
1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
212 506 3900 main
www.steptoe.com
STEPTOE & JOHNSON LLP
Michael C. Miller
212 506 3955 direct
212 506 3950 fax
[Redacted]
1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
212 506 3900 main
www.steptoe.com
August 20, 2019
Via Electronic Mail
[Redacted]
[Redacted]
Legal Department
Metropolitan Correctional Center
150 Park Row
New York, NY 10007
[Redacted]
Legal Department
Metropolitan Correctional Center
150 Park Row
New York, NY 10007
Re: United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, 19-CRIM-00490 (S.D.N.Y.)
Dear [Redacted],
We represent Jeffrey Epstein, Reg No. 76318-054, who was previously incarcerated at the Metropolitan Correction Center in New York, New York (the “MCC”) while awaiting trial on federal charges in the above-captioned case. We have been authorized by his estate to write pursuant to 28 C.F.R. §§ 16.21-16.26 to request documents and records from the U.S. Department of Justice related to Mr. Epstein.
Specifically, we are seeking: any (1) protocols relating to the response to/investigation of inmate deaths within the MCC; (2) video recordings of all entrances and exits to the MCC; (3) entry and exit logs for the MCC; (4) video recordings of the hallways of the floor on which Mr. Epstein’s cell was located; and (5) logs related to the guards on duty at the MCC (collectively, the “Requested Evidence”). The applicable time period for the requests is from 7:00 am on Friday, August 9, 2019 until 8:00 am on Saturday, August 10, 2019. As required by the regulations, we set forth below a summary of the relevance of the Requested Evidence.
Mr. Epstein died in federal custody in his cell at the MCC. We are troubled by the circumstances of his death and by reports of irregularities at the facility. According to a statement issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons:
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On Saturday, August 10, 2019, at approximately 6:30 a.m., inmate Jeffrey Edward Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell in the Special Housing Unit from an apparent suicide at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, New York. Life-saving measures were initiated immediately by responding staff. Staff requested emergency medical services (EMS) and life-saving efforts continued. Mr. Epstein was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, and subsequently pronounced dead by hospital staff. The FBI is investigating the incident.
In a separate statement, Attorney General William P. Barr indicated that “Mr. Epstein’s death raises serious questions that must be answered.” On August 12, Mr. Barr further stated, “We are now learning of serious irregularities at this facility that are deeply concerning and that demand a thorough investigation.”
Moreover, there was initial uncertainty about the cause and manner of Mr. Epstein’s death. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (“OCME”) declined to immediately release a determination, citing the need for “further information.” Days later, the OCME announced that it had reached a conclusion following a “careful review of all investigative information.”
We intend to conduct our own investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Epstein’s death. In order to do so, we ask that the Requested Evidence be made available to counsel.
Please let us know if you would like to discuss this request.
Sincerely,
[Signature]
Michael Miller
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Martin G. Weinberg
Martin G. Weinberg, P.C.
20 Park Plaza, Suite 1000
Boston, MA 02116
Martin G. Weinberg, P.C.
20 Park Plaza, Suite 1000
Boston, MA 02116
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