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Document DOJ-OGR-00026049

AI Analysis

Summary: The email discusses a media inquiry from USA Today regarding the monitoring of surveillance video in segregated housing units where inmates are at risk of suicide. The sender is seeking input to finalize a response to the reporter's question. The email is related to the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein's death.
Significance: This document reveals the Department of Justice's response to a media inquiry regarding the monitoring of inmates at risk of suicide following Jeffrey Epstein's death, potentially shedding light on the DOJ's policies and procedures.
Key Topics: Media inquiry regarding monitoring of suicide-risk inmates Surveillance video in segregated housing units Jeffrey Epstein's death
Key People:
  • Hugh Hurwitz - Recipient of the email, likely a high-ranking official
  • (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) - Sender and recipient of the email, likely a public affairs or media relations officer
Document Type
Email
Date
October 22, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES010

Full Text

Page 2360 Fwd: Media inquiry - due 3 pm - USA Today - re: monitoring video of suicide-risk IMs in segregated housing From (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) To (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Hugh Hurwitz Date 2019/10/22 12:46 Subject: Fwd: Media inquiry - due 3 pm - USA Today - re: monitoring video of suicide-risk IMs in segregated housing Attachments: TEXT.htm FYI Hugh and (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) 10/22/2019 12:35 PM >>> (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) The reporter now says his deadline is 3 pm, so I'll need to take this to IPPA leadership as soon as you return and review this. Here are two follow-up questions I have for you, following our call, to help finalize my draft answer below. (b)(5) Thanks, (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Reporter: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) - USA Today Question: In wake of the Epstein death, I understand that institutions across the bureau are designating specific officers to regularly monitor surveillance video in segregated housing units and other locations where inmates are at some risk for suicide. Is there someone who may be able to elaborate on this effort? Proposed Response: (b)(5) DOJ-OGR-00026049