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Document DOJ-OGR-00025227

AI Analysis

Summary: The document details several instances of potential misconduct or negligence by MCC New York staff, including missing signatures in log books, unauthorized telephone calls by Epstein, and inadequate observation during attorney visits. It highlights multiple lapses in following procedures related to Epstein's detention. The report appears to be part of an investigation into these incidents.
Significance: This document appears to be an investigative report into potential misconduct or negligence by staff at MCC New York related to the treatment and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein, which may have contributed to his ability to potentially compromise institutional rules or procedures.
Key Topics: Missing signatures in log book Unauthorized telephone calls by Jeffrey Epstein Inadequate direct observation of Epstein during attorney visits
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Inmate at MCC New York
  • Unit Manager - Supervisory role at MCC New York
  • Lieutenant - Correctional officer at MCC New York
  • Physician Assistant - Medical staff at MCC New York
  • Facilities Assistant - Staff member at MCC New York
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out of 183 round signatures were missing. The lieutenant is required to sign the log book one time per shift and signatures were missing in 10 of 23 instances. A Physician Assistant is required to sign one time per shift and 16 of 16 instances were missing. 5. Telephone Calls: In a PDS-BEMR note written on July 16, 2019, she was informed by an unnamed staff member that a lieutenant facilitated two telephone calls for Mr. Epstein. It is unknown when and to whom these calls were placed and no evidence that they took place on a monitored telephone. According to a memorandum from Unit Manager on August 10, 2019, Mr. Epstein terminated his legal visit early on August 9, 2019, in order to place a telephone call to his family (who was the Institutional Duty Officer that week) escorted Mr. Epstein to SHU around 7:00 p.m. that evening and he was placed in the shower area on G tier. While there, he was provided the telephone to make a call. Since Mr. Epstein reportedly did not have his PAC or PIN number, which is required to use the inmate telephone system, the Unit Manager placed the call, dialing a number that reportedly began with area code 347. Mr. Epstein told he was calling his mother who, according to public records, has been deceased since 2004. 6. Direct Observation: Mr. Epstein was on suicide watch from July 23, 2019, until July 24, 2019. While on suicide watch on July 23, 2019, Mr. Epstein attended an attorney visit from approximately 12:40 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. During this time, he was without "direct, continuous observation" by a dedicated BOP staff member as required by P5324.08. While on Psychological Observation, he attended attorney visits on July 24, 2019, for 11.25 hours; on July 25, 2019, for 11.25 hours; on July 26, 2019, for 9.25 hours; on July 27, 2019, for 11.33 hours; on July 28, 2019, for 10.5 hours; and on July 29, 2019, for 8 hours. On July 30, 2019, Psychology Observation was terminated. During these visits, continuous observation by a dedicated BOP staff member was not maintained as required by MCC New York's Procedural Memorandum for Psychological Observation. 7. Follow-Up: Mr. Epstein arrived at MCC New York on Saturday, July 6, 2019. While conducting the 10:00 p.m. institution count that evening Facilities Assistant reported she observed Mr. Epstein in his cell. In an e-mail she sent to Drs. and Lieutenant later that evening, she described Mr. Epstein as "distraught, sad and a little confused." She said she then asked Mr. Epstein if he was 10