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Document DOJ-OGR-00025220

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Summary: The report details Jeffrey Epstein's arrest, detention, and medical treatment while in BOP custody. It highlights his medical conditions, prescribed medications, and mental health evaluation. The document also notes concerns regarding his suicide risk due to his high-profile case and pending charges.
Significance: This document provides insight into Jeffrey Epstein's detention and medical treatment while in BOP custody, including his mental health evaluation and potential suicide risk factors.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's arrest and detention His medical history and treatment while in custody Mental health evaluation and suicide risk assessment
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - The subject of the report, a high-profile inmate
  • (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Forensic Psychologist - Conducted routine Intake Screening on July 8, 2019
  • (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Chief Psychologist - Determined Mr. Epstein's suicide risk evaluation
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Page 976 Institutional History: On July 6, 2019, Mr. Epstein was arrested at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey upon his return from Paris, France. It is unknown whether he was anticipating this arrest. He was transported to MCC New York and keyed into SENTRY at 9:24 p.m. that evening. Mr. Epstein was placed in a general population housing unit for approximately 22 hours. On July 7, 2019, at approximately 7:20 p.m. he was moved to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) pending reclassification due to the significant increase in media coverage and awareness of his notoriety among the inmate population. With regard to his adjustment to a correctional setting. Mr. Epstein received one incident report while in BOP custody for Self-Mutilation on July 23, 2019. As of August 15, 2019, the incident report had been expunged though it is unclear why it had been expunged and whether Mr. Epstein knew this. Also, a review of financial transactions associated with Mr. Epstein's prison account revealed one of his attorneys was depositing funds into his cellmate's (inmate Reyes) commissary account for unknown reasons. HEALTH CARE AND PERSONALITY DESCRIPTION BOP Electronic Medical Records (BEMR) indicate Mr. Epstein was diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, hypertension, constipation, prediabetes, neuralgia, and neuritis unspecified. He was prescribed the following mediations: docusate sodium, milk of magnesia, omega 3, methylprednisone, and bisacodyl. Mr. Epstein was also prescribed insulin, and the prescription required him to the institution pharmacy for administration of this medication. However, the dates for which it was prescribed have a notation indicating "dose not indicated," thus it does not appear insulin was routinely medically necessary. The rest of the medications prescribed were self-carry. He also had a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine which is typically used to treat sleep apnea. Mr. Epstein was provided with his personal CPAP machine on July 30, 2019, per BEMR. In regard to mental health history and treatment, there are no known available records. Any records that may have been maintained relating to Mr. Epstein's incarceration in Florida were not available for review as of the date of this report. With regard to Psychology Data System records in BEMR (PDS-BEMR). (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Forensic Psychologist at MCC New York completed a routine Intake Screening on July 8, 2019. During this screening, Mr. Epstein denied any history of mental health problems, substance abuse, and treatment. No symptoms of mental illness were observed. He was classified as Mental Health Care Level 1 and was not diagnosed with a mental illness. Following a consultation with (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) National Suicide Prevention Coordinator on July 8, 2019 (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Chief Psychologist at MCC New York determined Mr. Epstein should be pre-emptively evaluated for suicide risk upon his return from court. Primary consideration was given to his various risk factors for suicide such as his high profile case and media attention, pending sex offense charges, pre-trial status, and an ongoing court proceeding. Mr. Epstein returned from court on July 8, 2019, after normal business hours. He denied suicidal 3 DOJ-OGR-00025220