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Document DOJ-OGR-00023395

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Summary: The document discusses Jeffrey Epstein's initial housing assignment in the MCC New York SHU, including his cellmate selection and the reasoning behind it. Epstein was housed with Inmate 1, another high-profile inmate, in cell Z05-124. The Warden explained that Inmate 1 was chosen because he was deemed the least likely to harm Epstein.
Significance: This document provides details about Jeffrey Epstein's housing assignment and cellmate selection during his detention, potentially relevant to investigations into his treatment or circumstances surrounding his death.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's detention MCC New York SHU housing assignment Cellmate selection for Epstein
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - inmate in MCC New York SHU
  • The Warden - responsible for housing assignments in MCC New York SHU
  • Inmate 1 - Epstein's initial cellmate in SHU
Document Type
Report
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES009

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Figure 4.5 Stairways Leading to SHU Upper and Lower Tiers Note: The photograph on the right has been modified for privacy reasons. Source: DOJ OIG photographs and DOJ OIG schematic drawing depicting the MCC New York SHU III. Epstein's Initial Cell and Cellmate Assignment from July 7 to July 23 According to the Warden, MCC New York typically housed inmates in the SHU with a cellmate. Upon Epstein's initial transfer to the SHU on July 7, 2019, he was assigned a cell in the M Tier of the SHU with Inmate 1. The Warden explained that Epstein was a high-profile inmate and that he initially selected Inmate 1 to be Epstein's cellmate because Inmate 1 was another high-profile inmate, and the Warden believed Inmate 1 to be the least likely SHU inmate to harm Epstein.23 Epstein and Inmate 1 were housed together in cell Z05-124. 23 In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty in a Florida state court to a felony charge of procurement of minors to engage in prostitution in violation of Florida Statute § 796.03. As a result of this conviction, Epstein was required to register as a sex offender.