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Document DOJ-OGR-00027306

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Summary: The document is a Suicide Risk Assessment conducted on Jeffrey Epstein on August 1, 2019, after US Marshals reported that he had been asked to sign a form noting 'suicidal tendencies' upon returning from court. Epstein denied suicidal ideation and stated he was having trouble sleeping due to his cellmate talking at night. The assessment concluded that Epstein's mental status was generally normal, with a neutral mood and mildly restricted affect.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it provides insight into Jeffrey Epstein's mental health status and the circumstances surrounding his detention at the time, which is relevant to understanding the events leading up to his death.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's mental health evaluation Suicidal tendencies allegations Administrative Segregation housing concerns
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Edward Epstein - Inmate being assessed
  • [b(6); (b)(7)(C) PsyD - Provider conducting the assessment
Document Type
Medical Record
Date
August 1, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES010

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Bureau of Prisons Psychology Services Suicide Risk Assessment **SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED** Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318-054 Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facility: NYM Unit Team: 5 Date: 08/01/2019 13:29 Provider: [b(6); (b)(7)(C) PsyD Type of Housing: SHU- Administrative Segregation Cell Accommodation: Double-Cell FINDINGS This assessment and the resulting recommendations are based on the following sources of information: Clinical Interview, Medical Record, Psychology Data System, Sentry Reason for Referral R & D staff reported to this writer this morning at about 8:30 AM on 8/01/19 that yesterday when Mr. Epstein was brought back from court the US Marshals asked him to sign a form that noted Mr. Epstein has "suicidal tendencies." Mr. Epstein was seen for a Suicide Risk Assessment at about 1:00 PM on 8/01/19 in Attorney Conference. This note is being entered at about 4:20 PM on 8/01/19. Mental Health History According to a Suicide Risk Assessment dated 7/09/19 by [b(6); (b)(7)(C) "Inmate Epstein denied any history of mental health treatment, either on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Inmate Epstein denied any treatment in the past or present with psychotropic medication. He also denied any acute mental health symptoms at this time." Self-Harm History According to a Suicide Risk Assessment dated 7/09/19 by [b(6); (b)(7)(C) "Inmate Epstein denied any past or present suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He denied ever engaging in any suicide attempts or self-injurious behavior in the past." [b(7)(A) Current Problem R & D staff reported to this writer this morning at about 8:30 AM on 8/01/19 that yesterday when Mr. Epstein was brought back from court the US Marshals asked him to sign a form that noted Mr. Epstein has "suicidal tendencies." This is likely due to the incident on 7/23/19, but as a precaution another Suicide Risk Assessment was conducted. Mr. Epstein seemed surprised that there was a form noting suicidal tendencies. He denied stating he was suicidal. He said he saw the DHO today and he said his incident report for the marks on his neck was expunged. He stated even though he has his cpap machine now, he said his cellmate talks at night and he stated this keeps him up. This writer offered to talk to the SHU Lt. to have him housed with a different cellmate, but he stated he wants to give it 3 to 4 days to see if he wants a different cellmate. He complained about the noise in SHU. Current Mental Status Level of Consciousness: Alert and Oriented Psychomotor Activity: Normal General Appearance: Normal Behavior: Cooperative Mood: Appropriate to Content Thought Process: Goal Directed Thought Content: Normal Current Mental Status: He exhibited a neutral mood with a mildly restricted range of affect. His speech was logical and Generated 08/01/2019 16:21 by [b(6); (b)(7)(C) PsyD Bureau of Prisons - NYM Page 1 of 3 DOJ-OGR-00027306