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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Northeast Regional Office U.S. Custom Hone - TA Floor ladand Clean,Streets Philedelphie, PA 19106 August 14, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR J. PETRUCCI, WARDEN MCC NEW YO FROM: egional Director Northeast Region SUBJECT: After Action Review Team On August 14, 2019, a team of staff will arrive at MCC New York to perform an After Action Review on the apparent suicide of Inmate Jeffrey Epstein Reg. No. 76318-054. The duration of this visit will be fluid and conclude once the assessments are complete. During this visit, the teams will work largely independently, but may require your staff to perform specialized tasks or be available for interviews, etc. Please ensure your staff are responsive to the team's requests. Upon arrival, the team will begin their assessments without delay. , Regional Director, Southeast Region, and the team will meet with you to discuss the plan for the week. I am requesting you have a staff member from Computer Services available to assist with any network needs that may arise. If feasible, any videos or electronic records must be availab le for the team to review independently. It may be necessary to utilize external hard drives or allow team members temporary access to a local drive. Several team members will have government issued laptops for use during this review. As mentioned, ensure your staff are available and responsive. Also, advise your local union of this visit. Union representation should be quickly accessible should the need arise. SIDNY_00017696 EFTA01687615 The team members are: Regional Director, SER Correctional Services Administrator, SER CAPT Health Services Administrator, SER Dr. Chief Psychologist, FCI Tallahassee Correctional Programs Administrator, Correctional Programs Division, Central Office Associate Warden, FMC Carswell Captain, FCI Talladega Should you have any questions, please give me a call. SIDNY_00017697 EFTA01687616  I innrnanl's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 — 1:27 Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Una Photograph(s) by IIII , Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 0712349 -1:45 AM QII env ra nnn".:11 7 a V EFTA01687617  Liersienant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Je11rey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Lnit Photograph(s) by Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 AM EFTA01687618  Metropolitan Correctional Center New York,.. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 AM coPy .11" e crINIY fICW117711S1 EFTA01687619  Lieutenant .5 OAT Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 — 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by . Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07,23 19 -I:45 AM EFTA01687620  Metropolitan Correctional Center New York,.. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 .441 77n7 EFTA01687621  Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, M. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Dale and Time of Incident 07/23/19 1:27 A AI Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by Ell= Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 .4:lf fr. NCO a tri tt snmy onnincil EFTA01687622  I teutenant (!!lice Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and 'lime of Incident 0723/19 - 1:27 Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special !lousing Unit Photograph(s) by Date and Time of Photo 07 23 19 -1:45 AM k 1-72-'11 SVe0P017701 EFTA01687623  Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. .lefrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special !lousing Unit L Photograph(s) by Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 AM -/J), vs.44) EFTA01687624  Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York,.. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and lime of Incident 07/23/19 — 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by III . Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 AM EFTA01687625  1 write:sant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 -- 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Je11rey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing L'nit Photograph(s) by Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07 23/19 -1:45 AM 7r5 EFTA01687626  Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, ■ Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 — 1:27 A Al Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by , Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 tiAl crwy . fICW117711A EFTA01687627  ittorwil (.11,1,e Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 — 1:2 7 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 AM cony r1017709 EFTA01687628  lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York,.. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special !Musing Unit Photograph(s) by Lieutenant Date and 'lime of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 EFTA01687629  II, urethra, c ()trice Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, M. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 1:27 A A1 Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 0- 23 19 -1.45 AM (Lop,. ,r23--it, a9n0017711 snmy EFTA01687630  Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, M. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and 'lime of Incident 07 23/1 9 - 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special 'lousing Unit Photograph(s) by . Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07:23 19 -1:45 AM (60pb Devoo. n12 EFTA01687631  Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of incident 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein, .leffi-ey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by . Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07/2349 -1:45 AM 6O pt, -v .2,44) 1 gattp- Y CIAO TT/ 14 EFTA01687632  UNITEL ,TATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row Npw York New Ynrk 10007 July 23, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CONCERNED FROM: M. Thomas, Material Handler Supervis SUBJECT: Possible Suicide Attempt On July 23, 2019 at approx. 1:27 a.m., the Control Center announced a call for assistance on the Special Housing Unit. Upon my arrival to 9-South, I/M Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 was lying on the floor of his cell handcuffed. I assisted with carrying inmate Epstein to HA-Unit on a stretcher, where he was dressed in a suicide smock and placed on Suicide Watch observation with staff. ASensitive Limited Official Use Only= ODNY_00017714 EFTA01687633  UNITEL TATES GOVERNMENT st (), Memorandum FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row >fritrAt• New York New York 10007 July 23, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CONCERNED ---- ( FROM: Operations Lieutenant SUBJECT: Possible Suicide Attempt On July 23, 2019 at approx. 1:27 a.m., a call for assistance on the Special Housing Unit was announced by the Control Center. Upon my arrival I was informed that an inmate had attempted suicide and proceeded to cell, Z05-124LAD. I observed inmate Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 lying in the fetal position on the floor of his cell wearing a t-shirt and boxers. He was breathing heavily and was snoring. I called out to inmate Epstein and observed him flicker his eyes and continue snoring. His neck was red with no abrasions. I observed no further injuries to his person. An attempt was made to get the inmate to stand on his own with negative results. The inmate was placed in hand restraints and staff was directed to retrieve the stretcher. As inmate Epstein was being placed on the stretcher by responding staff, he would open his eyes and observe staff. When staff made eye contact with him, he would hurriedly shut his eyes. The inmate was taken to HA-Unit, dressed in the suicide smock and placed on suicide watch. While awaiting the arrival of an inmate companion, inmate Epstein sat on the edge of the bed and began moving forward as if he was attempting to fall over head first. When I looked away, he straightened up. As I turned to look at him again, he attempted the same act. I laid him down on the bed and directed him to cease his action or he would be placed in restraints for his safety. At that moment, he stated, "Okay, I won't do it again," and gave the thumbs up. Because of his unpredictable behavior, the decision was made to have a staff member observe inmate Epstein. I left HA-Unit in order to make staff notifications. Moments later, I spoke with Officer • who stated that inmate Epstein was alert and had indicated that his cellmate, taglione, Nicholas #78514-054 had attempted to kill him and had been harassing him. He stated that the inmate had indicated that he'd informed his attorney of this matter. I photographed and spoke with inmate Tartaglione, Nicholas #78514-054 who stated that he was asleep with his headphones on when he felt something hit his legs and said, "Jeff, what you're doing?" He didn't answer, so he got up, turned on the light and saw him with a string around his neck. He stated that he then called the guards and JUNI _WU I I I I9 EFTA01687634 they ran down. Upon h....ner questioning, inmate Tartaglione .atated that he sleeps on the bottom bunk, but gave it to inmate Epstein because he's old. He stated that he sleeps on the floor on a mattress. He stated that when he got up, he couldn't remember if he sat up or stood up to check on Epstein. He stated that Epstein was sitting on the floor leaning to the side with his eyes opened, but wasn't responding. He stated that the last time he saw him he was snoring really loud. Inmate Epstein stated that he came in from a legal visit at approx. 8:00PM and staff handed him a copy of the Daily News. "Nick" was on the floor reading the Daily News. He stated that he had given it to him. He stated that Tartaglione mentioned that he'd been in court all day in Westchester and was carrying on. At that point, inmate Tartaglione paused as if he was making the story up as he went along, and stated that Tartaglione stated. "These fucking niggers. This place is inhumane, I wish I could report it. =Officer), that nigger hobbit mother fucker." He then turned to a page in the Daily News that had his picture on it and stated that Epstein was worth seventy seven million dollars. Epstein stated that he took his picture, balled it up and threw it in the garbage. I asked inmate Epstein what happened prior to staffs arrival. He stated that at approx. 1:00 AM, he'd gotten up to get a drink of water, as he gets up every thirty minutes. He remember walking back to his bunk and waking up with staff there in his cell. I asked if he'd waken up and seen staff, why didn't he respond when we were calling out to him? He stated that he only remembered hearing himself making a noise like snoring. When asked about the allegations against his cellmate, he stated that he was told, if he hurt him, staff wouldn't care. Duty medical, Dr. Beaudouin was notified and briefed. It was determined no further medical attention was needed. A medical assessment was not conducted at the time of this incident, due to the fact, there was no medical staff available after 10:00 PM. Ir U on the arrival of medical staff, inmate Epstein was examined and treated by, MLP I. for a circular line of erythema at the base of the neck, one section on the front wit marks of friction and a small erythema on his left knee. ASensitive Limited Official Use Oily= SLINY_0001772G EFTA01687635  Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Anent!), L Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by MEM. Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:55 AM EFTA01687636  i.leidenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Epstein. Jeffrey #76318-05-1 Location of Incident Special !lousing Unit Photograph(s) by Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07 23 19 -1:55 .-f.11 SANY MA17729 EFTA01687637 BP-A0971 CHAIN OF CUSTODY LOG CDFRM AUG 11 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BURPSt OF PRISONS rpm() e I 1 (Enclose with/attach to evidence) ITEM # 0 id -poi&-7 CASE ID NUMBER: SUSPECT (If known) EPSTEIN, JEFFR Y176318-054 DESCRIPTION OF ITEM: ORANGE HOMEMADE ROPE: DATE/TIME ITEM FOUND: JULY 23, 2019 @ 1:37 AM SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT LOCATION; SIGNATURE OF PERSON RECOVERING EVIDENCE: LIEUTENANT PRINTED NAME: EVIDENCE PLACED IN OVERNIGHT DROP BOX: DROP-BOX BY:(printed name) Date 6 Time- Witness:(printed name) EVIDENCE RECOVERED FROM OVERNIGHT DROP BOX BY: (printed name) Date 6 Time: Witness:(printed name) EVIDENCE PLACED EVIDENCE SAFE BY: (printed name) Date 6 Time: Witness:(printed name) DISPOSITION: ( ) Hold as evidence ( ) Return to owner Lab Analysis ) Return to finder ( ) Destroy immediately FBI ) Other REMARKS (condition of evidence): CHAIN OF CUSTODY EVIDENCE RE4BASEDI BY: DATE/TIME - DESTINATION: EVIDENCE SELEASED TO: LT 7/31/2019 SIS OFFICE SIS LT PDF Prescribed by P5510 EFTA01687638  UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York DATE: 07 3-2019 TO: Ops LT. FROM: 5/O/S SUBJECT: Suicide Attempt Inmate Epstein#76318-054 On the above date at approx. I:27am While working in the Special Housing Unit Myself and S/O heard noise coming from the M tier Cell 124. Upon arrival inmate Epstein's cell mate (Um Tartaglione #78514-054) was at the door stating UM Epstein #76318-054 had attempted to hang himself. I kept a visual while Officer grabbed door keys and called for assistance. After securing 1/M Tartaglione and removing him from the cell, I entered then placed UM Epstein on his side and removed an orange homemade rope from his neck. UM was breathing at this time, But unresponsive. As I began chest compressions addition staff and Ops Lt arrived, 1/M was then removed from the Special Housing Unit without further incident. SDNY_000114 EFTA01687639  UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York DATE: TO: One Lions Lieutenant FROM: SUBJECT: Epstein, Jeffrey i # 76318-054 At approximately 1:27AM, I responded to a radio transmission asking for staff assistance on 9 South (Special Housing Unit). Once I was granted access to said unit I made kit the location (M Tier) in which the disturbance stemmed from. I was told by Officer that Epstein, Jeffrey I/M# 76318-054 has attempted to hang himself. Upon arrival to cell number 124 in which he was housed, I noticed J. - 54 on the floor and Officer placing restraints on him. Officer, Lt. and I entered said cell attempting to assist in said process. Now that I am inside of the cell I notice that J. Epstein UM# 76318-054 was snoring on the floor of his cell, he appeared to be asleep. We made several verbal commands for him to wake up and attempted to get him to his feet but they were all unsuccessful. After said attempts Lt. asked for a stretcher to be retrieve to safely remove him out of his cell. Once the stretcher arrived, OfficerEM, Officer and I lifted J. Epstein UM# 76318-054 off the floor and placed him on the stretcher. Once we secured him safely on the stretcher, Officer and 1 lifted J. Epstein UM# 76318-054 who is now on the stretcher safely out of 9 South (Special Housing Unit) and into the awaiting elevator. SDNY_00017725 EFTA01687640  UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York DATE: July 23, 2 TO: Operations Li nt, LT FROM: a Senior Officer SUBJECT: Inmate Epstein reg8 76318-054 On July 23, 2019 at approximately 1:27 AM while assigned to the Special Housing Unit, myselfand Senior Officer Specialist .eard some noises coming from M Tier. Upon checking cell Z05-124 I observed inmate Epstein reg# 76318-054 laying down near his bunk with what appeared to be a piece of handmade orange cloth around his neck. I immediately called Control Center for staff assistance. Off cer=kept a visual of inmate Epstein while I proceeded to retrieve the door keys and the cutter from the main cabinet located in the MPA. Officer=applied restraints to his cell mate imitate Tanaglione reg# 78514-054. I secured inmate Tartagllone inside the bathroom while Officer Masullo provided assistance to inmate Epstein. When additional statTarrived inmate Epstein was removed from his cell without further incident. SONY_00017726 EFTA01687641  a UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York July 23, 2019 TO: LT FROM: S/O/S SUBJECT: On July 23, 2019 at approximately 1:27, I, S.O.SME responded to a body alarm on the Special Housing Unit. While the 9-South officer was conducted rounds inmate Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 was found in his cell with a noose around his neck and appeared to be unresponsive. I assisted with taking inmate Epstein #76318-054 from his cell and putting him on a stretcher. The inmate was taken to the second floor and placed on suicide watch, where he was monitored by staff. Moments afterwards, inmate Epstein became responsive. While observing inmate Epstein he sat up on the bed and began telling me that he think his Bunkie, Tartaglione, Nicholas #78514-054 tried to kill him. Inmate Epstein also stated that his Bunkie also tried to extort money from him and stated that if he didn't pay him that he would beat him up. He stated that this has been going on for a week. I asked inmate Epstein if he told staff about this and he told me no, that he'd only told his lawyer. He went on to say that his Bunkie told him that if he beat him up, because of his charges, the officers would not report it and because of this he was not comfortable telling the officers about the prolong threats and alleged attempts to extort him. I immediately reported this to the lieutenant. 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