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Document DOJ-OGR-00023527

AI Analysis

Summary: The Daily Beast's (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) emails Lee Plourde from the BOP to inquire about Jeffrey Epstein's death, asking questions about suicide watch, housing, and surveillance. Lee Plourde responds, requesting that the questions be submitted in writing due to limited time. The exchange highlights the media's scrutiny of the BOP's handling of Epstein's death.
Significance: This email chain reveals the media's inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death and the BOP's response, potentially shedding light on the events and protocols in place at the time.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's death in custody Suicide watch and surveillance protocols Investigation into Epstein's death
Key People:
  • (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) - Senior Editor and writer at The Daily Beast
  • Lee Plourde - BOP representative responding to media inquiries

Full Text

From: (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) To: Lee Plourde (b)(6) @bop.gov> @thedailybeast.com> Subject: Re: Fwd: Jeffrey Epstein Sent: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 19:17:52 +0000 Thanks, Lee. 1. When was Epstein taken off suicide watch? 2. How long was he on suicide watch? 3. What unit in the jail was he housed? 4. Was he by himself? 5. What's (b)(6) protocol for watching him at 6:30 in the morning? And in general during a 24 hour period? 6. Is there an internal investigation? Are the guard(s) and/or supervisors placed on modified duty/or some sort of restricted duty while there is an ongoing investigation? 7. Are there surveillance cameras? If so what do they show? 8. What did he use to hang himself? (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) Senior Editor, writer The Daily Beast M: 267-257 (b)(6) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @ (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) From: Lee Plourde (b)(6) @bop.gov> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2019 3:10:00 PM To: (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @thedailybeast.com> Subject: Re: Fwd: Jeffrey Epstein Good afternoon, I you may understand with the ongoing events please understand that time is very limited. Please submit any questions you may have and I will respond as best and as soon as I am able to. Thank you >> (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @thedailybeast.com> 8/10/2019 2:30 PM >>> Hi Lee: Can you give me a call when you have a moment. Thanks. 267-257 (b)(6) (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) Senior Editor, writer The Daily Beast M: 267-257 (b)(6) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @ (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) From: BOP-IPP/Public Affairs <BOP-IPP/PublicAffairs@bop.gov> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2019 10:59:39 AM To: (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @thedailybeast.com> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein (b)(6) DOJ-OGR-00023527