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Document DOJ-OGR-00024331

AI Analysis

Summary: An OAG official emails BOP officials to discuss a call about the SHU at MCC, referencing a Reuters article about prison guards skipping checks before Epstein's death. They coordinate a call for noon on August 11, 2019. The OAG official asks about the SHU at MCC during the call.
Significance: This email chain reveals communication between DOJ and BOP officials regarding Jeffrey Epstein's death and potential issues with prison procedures.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's death MCC's Special Housing Unit (SHU) Prison guards skipping mandatory checks
Key People:
  • (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) - OAG official
  • Hugh Hurwitz - BOP official
  • Ray Ormond - BOP official

Full Text

From: (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) (OAG) (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @usdoj.gov To: Hugh Hurwitz (b)(6) @bop.gov Cc: Ray Ormond <rormond@bop.gov> Subject: Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Death Sent: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 20:44:35 +0000 Ray. I have a general question about the SHU at MCC. Could you call me: 508.951.6333. (b)(6) On Aug 11, 2019, at 9:45 AM, Hugh Hurwitz (b)(6) (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov wrote: Great. I'll call at noon and have ray on the line. Hugh Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone ------- Original message ------- From: (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) (OAG) (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @usdoj.gov Date: 8/11/19 9:40 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Hugh Hurwitz (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov Cc: Ray Ormond (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov Subject: Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Death >>> (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) (OAG) 08/11/2019 09:40 >>> Ok. Let's check in at noon. You can call my cell or send a call in number for the three of use. Either way works (b)(6) 508.95 (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) On Aug 11, 2019, at 9:31 AM, Hugh Hurwitz (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov wrote: Sure. Noon is fine, nothing pressing but we can talk anytime you want. Hugh Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone ------- Original message ------- From: (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) (OAG) (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @usdoj.gov Date: 8/11/19 9:29 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Hugh Hurwitz (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov Cc: Ray Ormond (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov Subject: Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Death >>> (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) (OAG) 08/11/2019 09:29 >>> Gentlemen. Do you have time for a quick update call before I leave for my trip with the AG? Does 12 noon work? If there is something new and pressing, we can do a call earlier.