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Document DOJ-OGR-00025498

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Summary: The email discusses the timeline of Jeffrey Epstein's detention and death at MCC-New York, including his placement on suicide watch, removal from it, and the events leading up to his death on August 10, 2019. The sender requests verification of the information and asks if there are any reasons not to release it to the public. The email highlights lapses in procedure, including the failure to assign a cellmate to Epstein despite being on PSYCH Alert.
Significance: This document provides a detailed timeline of events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death, highlighting procedural lapses and potential negligence. It is potentially important as it sheds light on the circumstances leading to Epstein's death while in custody.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's detention and death at MCC-New York Suicide watch and psychological evaluations Procedural lapses on the night of Epstein's death
Key People:
  • Hugh Hurwitz - Recipient of the email, likely involved in verifying the information about Epstein's detention
  • Jeffrey Epstein - The subject of the email's content, a detainee who died at MCC-New York
Document Type
Email
Date
2019/08/11 19:00
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES010

Full Text

Page 1315 timeline From (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) (OAG) To Hugh Hurwitz Date 2019/08/11 19:00 Subject: timeline Attachments: TEXT.htm, Mime.822 Hugh/Ray: Can you verify that the information below is accurate? It's based in large part on the timeline you sent. Is there any reason why this information shouldn't be released to the public? (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) On July 23d, Epstein was placed on suicide watch and received medical evaluation. Epstein received daily psychological evaluations while on suicide watch. On July 29th Epstein was removed from suicide watch by Psychology Services Department at MCC-New York after daily interaction with him and according to established procedures. Epstein was returned to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) with a requirement that he have a cellmate. He was with same cellmate from that date until August 9th. In addition, the SHU confinement includes frequent head counts as well as 30 minute checks. On August 9th at about 8:00 a.m., Epstein's cellmate was taken out of the institution for a Court appearance. That inmate was eventually released from custody by the Court and did not return to the institution. On August 9th, Epstein was in a legal visit with his lawyers all day until 6:45 p.m. Epstein returned to cell with no cellmate even though Epstein was on PSYCH Alert which included a requirement that he have a cellmate. No cellmate was assigned to his cell on August 9th. On August 10th at about 12:00 a.m., while in his cell, Epstein acknowledged a Correction Officer performing a routine check. After midnight, it appears that not all of the checks required to be performed were actually done. On August 10th at approximately 6:33 a.m. Staff serving breakfast meal found Epstein unresponsive in his cell. Staff called for assistance and began CPR. When EMS arrived at the institution, he was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:36am. Page 4756 DOJ-OGR-00025498