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Document DOJ-OGR-00027377

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Summary: The document contains psychological observation reports on Jeffrey Epstein from July 24-26, 2019, detailing his interactions with jail staff, his complaints about prison conditions, and his repeated denials of suicidality. Epstein is reported to be in good spirits, discussing business and investing, and expressing his desire to fight his legal case and return to his life. The reports suggest that Epstein did not exhibit acute mental health symptoms or suicidality.
Significance: This document provides insight into Jeffrey Epstein's mental state and behavior in the days leading up to his death, potentially contradicting initial reports of his suicidality. It may be significant in understanding the circumstances surrounding his death and the subsequent investigations.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's mental state and behavior while in jail Epstein's interactions with jail staff and his complaints about prison conditions Epstein's denial of suicidality and his motivations to continue fighting his legal case
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - The individual being observed and reported on
  • I/C (In-Charge) Officer - The officer interacting with Epstein and recording observations

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7.24.19 Post Suicide Watch Report Recently, was denied bail. eating and drinking and that waking up to hear himself snore up on a stretcher. Epstein adamantly denied suicidality, "lots to do for legal case, wonderful life, interesting people and projects in life, it would be crazy to take my life, I would not do that to myself." He did report feeling depressed and unhappy with his situation. He reported he slept well last night and was future oriented. Talked to companions about having taught math and physics and has been eating, sleeping, drinking. He wanted hygiene products and to shower. Log book: talking about jail to I/C, sleeping, brushes teeth, drinking. Goes to legal visit all morning. Discussing investment strategies, inmate safety, and prison adjustment with the I/C. He washes his face, rests, and sleeps. 7.25.19 Psychological Observation Contact - Smiled "welcome back"; good spirits. Reported being unhappy with SHU due to the restrictions and noise and he said his requests have not been granted for phone calls and recreation. He is unhappy that he is not taken to the bathroom enough during attorney/conference visits. Denied suicidality, stated he is too vested in case to fight it and I have a life and I want to go back living my life." No acute mental health symptoms were noted. Log Book: He had been eating, drinking, and sleeping. Also showers, brushes teeth, and goes to legal visit. Talks to I/C about business and investing, life lessons, and tells I/C he does not want to go to SHU in lieu of GP and wants to know about the conditions of various housing units. 7.26.19 Psychological Observation Contact- Smiling and cracking some jokes. Disappointed in writer that his various requests in the prison have not been adhered to. "I have to trust you if you want to trust me" He elucidated many complaints with legal visiting procedures, his constipation medication, and conditions of SHU confinement and prison restrictions. Denied any symptoms of psychosis, depression, or anxiety. Denied suicidality; He stated he would never harm himself as he wants to be alive to fight his legal case and go back to live his life. He remarked he is "a coward... I am Jewish." He said he does not like pain and never attempt to harm himself.