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Document DOJ-OGR-00024948

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Summary: The document discusses Jeffrey Epstein's mental state and isolation before his death, highlighting factors such as loss of status and potential life imprisonment. It also examines institutional procedures and potential oversights, including cell assignments and suicide prevention measures. The report concludes that Epstein's unique risk factors as a sex offender may have been overlooked.
Significance: This document provides insight into the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death and potential institutional failures that may have contributed to it.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's mental state and circumstances before his death Institutional procedures and potential oversights related to Epstein's suicide Factors contributing to Epstein's suicide
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - The subject of the report, a high-profile inmate who died in custody
  • Shirley Skipper-Scott - Associate Warden who received an email regarding suicide prevention consultation
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to cultivate a large social and professional network, he was estranged from his only brother. Indeed, his identity appeared to be based on his wealth, power, and association with other high-profile individuals. [b(7)(A)] [b(7)(A)] [b(7)(A)] before his death, he made statements that he was “a coward” and was [b(7)(A)]. In the weeks to his diminished circumstances. He also frequently referenced poor sleep and an inability to tolerate the noise of prison. On the day before his death, a number of documents in his case were unsealed, further eroding his previously-enjoyed elevated status and potentially implicating some of his associates. The lack of significant interpersonal connections, a complete loss of his status in both the community and among associates, and the idea of potentially spending his life in prison were likely factors contributing to Mr. Epstein’s suicide. The following recommendations concern institution operations: 1. Single Celling: [b(5)] [b(5)] 2. Rounds: 30-minute rounds are required by P5500.14, Correctional Services Procedures Manual. 3. Cellmate Assignments: When Mr. Epstein was placed in SHU on July 7, 2019, [b(7)(A)] [b(6), (b)(7)(C)] [b(7)(A)] [b(7)(A)]. In an effort to treat Mr. Epstein the same as other inmates, a statement repeated by multiple staff, Executive Staff may have inadvertently overlooked the need to consider unique risk factors associated with individuals who have been charged with and convicted of a sex offense. On July 25, 2019, [b(6), (b)(7)(C)] sent an e-mail to Shirley Skipper-Scott, Associate Warden explaining a consultation between [b(6), (b)(7)(C)] and [b(6), (b)(7)(C)] National Suicide Prevention Coordinator. In the e-mail, [b(6), (b)(7)(C)] 7 DOJ-OGR-00024948