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Document DOJ-OGR-00025005

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Summary: This document is a Suicide Risk Assessment conducted on Jeffrey Epstein on July 9, 2019, after his return from a court proceeding. The assessment identified several risk factors for suicidality, including his high-profile case and sex offense charges, but Epstein denied any suicidal ideation or history of mental health issues. He was placed on precautionary psychological observation as a result.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it provides insight into Jeffrey Epstein's mental state and the Bureau of Prisons' procedures for assessing and managing suicide risk, particularly in high-profile cases.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's mental health evaluation Suicide risk factors and assessment Precautionary psychological observation
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Edward Epstein - Inmate being assessed
  • (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) - PhD/Chief Psychologist conducting the assessment
Document Type
Medical Record
Date
July 9, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES009

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Page 552 Bureau of Prisons Psychology Services Suicide Risk Assessment **SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED** Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Sex: M Facility: NYM Reg #: 76318-054 Provider: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) PhD/Chief Psychologist Unit Team: A&O Type of Housing: Other Psychological Observation Cell Accommodation: Single Cell FINDINGS This assessment and the resulting recommendations are based on the following sources of information: Medical Record, Clinical Interview Inmate Epstein was placed on psychological observation when he returned from court yesterday evening 7/8/19 for precautionary reasons. He is not on a suicide watch at this time. He was seen this morning for a psychological observation contact and suicide risk assessment this morning, 7/9/19, at 7:30 a.m. as it was determined he possessed some at-risk factors for suicidality. Reason for Referral Inmate Epstein is being seen for suicide risk assessment today for precautionary reasons. Inmate Epstein has various risk factors for suicidality at this time including a high profile case with media attention, sex offense/trafficking charges, pre-trial status, and he had a court proceeding yesterday which could have given him bad news regarding his legal situation. As such, this writer instructed R&D staff, as well as the Lieutenant's Office, to immediately notify the psychology department when he returned from court. Inmate Epstein returned from court after duty hours and denied suicidality. The aforementioned staff notified the on-call psychologist and inmate Epstein was placed on a precautionary psychological observation status until psychology could interview him this morning to conduct a suicide risk assessment. Developmental History Inmate Epstein denied any history of being the victim and/or perpetrator of physical or sexual abuse. Educational History/Cognitive Impairment Inmate Epstein reported he obtained his high school diploma and attended some graduate classes in the area of mathematics. Arrest History and Experience of Incarceration Inmate Epstein reported he has served time in Palm Beach County jail on sex offense charges (soliciting prostitution) in the past. He is now being charged with sex trafficking, on a federal level. Mental Health History Inmate Epstein denied any history of mental health treatment, either on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Inmate Epstein denied any treatment in the past or present with psychotropic medication. He also denied any acute mental health symptoms at this time. Self-Harm History Inmate Epstein denied any past or present suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He denied ever engaging in any suicide attempts or self-injurious behavior in the past. Substance Abuse History Inmate Epstein denied any alcohol or substance abuse. He said it is well-known that he does not even drink alcohol. Medical Concerns Inmate Epstein denied any significant medical problems, other than a history of high triglycerides. He reported feeling constipated at this time. Current Problem Inmate Epstein is currently on psychological observation due to his having multiple risk factors associated with suicidality. He denies any suicidality at this time and has no mental health or suicide history. He is being seen for a suicide risk assessment in an abundance of caution. Current Mental Status Generated 07/10/2019 09:20 by (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) PhD/Chief Bureau of Prisons - NYM Page 1 of 3