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Document DOJ-OGR-00026902

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Summary: The memorandum summarizes psychology contacts with Jeffrey Epstein from July 8, 2019, to July 30, 2019, including his initial intake screening, suicide risk assessment, and subsequent interactions. Epstein was initially placed on suicide watch but later removed and placed on psychology observation. The document details his expressed concerns and the psychologist's observations during this period.
Significance: This document provides insight into the psychological monitoring and interactions with Jeffrey Epstein during his detention, potentially relevant to understanding his mental state and treatment while in custody.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's psychological evaluation and monitoring Suicide risk assessment and watch Interactions with Epstein during his detention
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Detainee (#76301-054)
  • Charisma Edge - Associate Warden Programs
  • (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Psy.D., Ph.D. - Forensic Psychologist
Document Type
Memorandum
Date
August 10, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES010

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York DATE: August 10, 2019 TO: Charisma Edge, Associate Warden Programs FROM: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Psy.D., Ph.D., Forensic Psychologist (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) SUBJECT: Epstein #76301-054 This memo summarizes the psychology contacts with Mr. Epstein. Mr. Epstein arrived on July 8, 2019, and was seen by psychology services for an intake screening in SHU. He denied any psychology history or symptoms. The Chief Psychologist spoke with Central Office on July 8, 2019, and it was determined he should be placed on suicide watch and seen for a suicide risk assessment after he returns from court due to his increased suicide risk factors. Mr. Epstein was seen on July 9, 2019, for a suicide risk assessment where he denied any suicide ideation, intention, or plan. Despite his risk factors of his sex offence charge, high profile case with media attention, and pretrial status housed in SHU, his protective factors outweighed his risk factors. He was future oriented, wanted to fight his case, and denied any mental health history or suicidality. He was removed from suicide watch and placed on psychology observation. He was seen the following day at which time he requested to be celled alone if housed in SHU and was told he could not. Mr. Epstein was released from psychology observation and seen on July 11, 2019, in attorney conference. He expressed concerns such as wearing an orange jumpsuit, not receiving medication, and not having enough water during attorney visits. Mr. Epstein was seen one week later, July 16, 2019, for follow up and because he was asking to be seen. He did not express any psychological concerns, rather correctional issues such as not getting a phone call and needing a spoon. An attempt at a SHU review was made on, July 18, 2019; however, Mr. Epstein was with his legal team. (b)(7)(A) Mr. Epstein was seen daily while on psychology observation, each day denying he was suicidal. During one interview, he claimed he could not remember what happened because of his "sleep apnea." On July 30, 2019, Mr. Epstein was removed from psychology observation and returned to SHU. He reported he did not think he could sleep in SHU because of the noise. He denied any psychological concerns. It was noted he would be placed with a cellmate.