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Document DOJ-OGR-00025265

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Summary: The Warden of MCC New York responds to Judge Berman's inquiry, confirming that the FBI and OIG investigations will cover the July 23, 2019 incident involving Jeffrey Epstein. The Warden cannot disclose details about a prior internal investigation. The letter is copied to several officials, including the Chief Judge and counsel for Epstein.
Significance: This document clarifies that ongoing investigations by the FBI and OIG will include the July 23, 2019 incident involving Jeffrey Epstein at MCC, and indicates that the Warden cannot disclose information about a prior internal investigation.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's incarceration Investigations into incidents at MCC July 23, 2019 incident involving Epstein
Key People:
  • Lamine N'Diaye - Warden of MCC New York
  • Richard M. Berman - District Judge
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Defendant in a criminal case
Document Type
Letter
Date
August 12, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES009
Has Handwriting
Yes

Full Text

Page 1041 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Office of the Warden Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 (646) 836-6300, (646) 836-7751 (Fax) August 12, 2019 SENT VIA EMAIL The Honorable Richard M. Berman, District Judge Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse 500 Pearl Street New York, New York 10007-1312 Re: EPSTEIN, Jeffrey, Federal Register No. 76318-054 United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, 19-cr-00490-RMB Dear Judge Berman: I am writing in regards to your August 12, 2019 inquiry whether the investigations referenced in my August 10, 2019 letter will include the incident at MCC involving Mr. Epstein on or about July 23, 2019. I can confirm that, although an internal investigation was completed regarding the July 23, 2019 incident, the current investigations by the FBI and OIG will include this incident as well. Accordingly, I cannot divulge any information about the prior investigation at this time. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at (646)836-[redacted]. Sincerely, [Signature] Lamine N'Diaye Warden MCC New York cc: Chief Judge Colleen McMahon Edward Friedland, District Executive Michael Greco, U.S. Marshal [Redacted] Assistant U.S. Attorneys [Redacted] Counsel for Mr. Epstein DOJ-OGR-00025265