Re: Tartaglione 78514-054
Good morning.
Please provide inmate EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD, 76318-054 (9S) a Certified Diet meal. He is not on the roster yet. However Chaplain: is not in today. Once he re the institution the Chaplain will add him to the roster.
Thank you
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hi ■,
hope you are well. We saw an article tonight on someting called Radaronline reporting that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to commit suicide at the MCC (unsuccessfully.)
Are you in a position to help me on that with some sort of confirmation or information. (Or to dispel its veracity?) thanks, Ben
Benjamin Weiser
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hi [ ]
hope you are well. We saw an article tonight on someting called Radaronline reporting that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to commit suicide at the MCC (unsuccessfully.)
Are you in a position to help me on that with some sort of confirmation or information. (Or to dispel its veracity?) thanks, Ben
Benjamin Weiser
Reporter, The New York Times
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Special Investigative Technician
MCC New York
150 Park Row
New York, NY 10007
Ext.6480
7/25/2019 12:18 PM >>>
Please the below, please preserve the video footage of the SHU tier containing cell Z06-215 from 11 pm July 22, 2019, until 4 am July 23, 2019. Please provide a copy for the investigation and maintain a copy in the event we are ordered to produce it to the Court and counsel. Please advise when this has been done. Thank you.
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Aida Leisenring
7/25/2019 11:54 AM >>>
Hello,
It was good to see you yesterday. Thank you for accommodating my visit with Tartaglione and giving him extra time to review his discovery. We very much appreciate that.
I am writing to request the preservation of all video surveillance that captures the hallway outside of Tartaglione's cell on the date and time of the Epstein incident that is currently being investigated. I believe that the date and time is July 23 during the early morning hours. Accordingly, I would ask that all video surveillance from July 22 at 11 pm to July 23 at 4 am is preserved. If it is your understanding that the incident occurred at a different time, please let me know and preserve the relevant footage, including an hour before the incident and an hour afterwards. If the responding officers were wearing body cameras that captured the inside of the cell in the aftermath of the incident, I am requesting that such footage also be preserved.
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Thank you.
Aida Ferrer Leisenring, Esq. Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco LLP 666 Old Country Road, Ste 700 Garden City, NY 11530
Please note that my emailed has changed to:
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Sir, I saw Tartaglione today. He did not seem in any distressed and stated his family is over concerned about him. In regards to his mental health concern, it is already being addressed. We will continue to monitor and alter the treatment as needed. Thank you and please feel free to contact at anytime.
PA-C, MS
LT, U.S. Public Health Service
Physician Assistant
MCC New York
150 Park Row,
New York, NY 10007
Work: Ext 6406
Emergency Cell: 718-415-2300
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Per the below, please see Tartaglione this evening for possible mental health concerns.
Lt. ██ - please have him ready for a legal visit first thing tomorrow morning.
Supervisory Staff Attorney
CLC New York
Metropolitan Correctional Center
150 Park Row
New York, New York 10007
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Bruce Barket
7/26/2019
3:56 PM >>>
Nick's parents just left him and described him as nearly incoherent.
Said he is as bad as he has ever been.
I want to see him tomorrow at 8:00 but I am hoping someone can check on him tonight
Bruce Barket
Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco
666 Old Country road
Garden City, NY 11530
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Bruce,
Thanks for the kind words. We are happy to help. Have a great weekend.
Bruce Barket < 7/26/2019 8:15 AM > »
I am not shy about complaining so I figure I should also acknowledge the good work done. I met with Nick last night and he told me that you personally checked in on him and swapped out his books. Thank you. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 IP] [F]
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Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 9:50 AM
To: Bruce Barket
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Subject: Re: Fwd: Jeffrey Epstein/Nicholas Tartaglione
Good morning Bruce,
Please be advised that this matter is currently the subject of an open investigation, and, thus, I am limited in what I can discuss at this time. I have not shared any information with the press or the public, and I am not aware of any other MCC staff doing so either. As this is an open investigation, no information can be shared with outside parties until the investigation is complete. Once the investigation is concluded, I will be able to provide you more information. I have reminded MCC administrators to caution staff that they are not to retaliate against your client or any inmate. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns. Thank you,
Bruce Barket < > 7/24/201911:30 PM >>> This comes on the heels of our complaints to the Court. It seems someone in your facility has leaked false information about Nick. Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City. NY 11530 SDNY_00016265
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Tracy Connor Tracy.connor@thedailybeast.com
Date: July 24, 2019 at 11:08:48 PM EDT
To: "██████████████" <██████████████████>
Subject: Jeffrey Epstein/Nicholas Tartaglione
Hello,
Trying to confirm this NBC story that says your client was questioned about a
possible attack on Jeffrey Epstein at the MCC. I'm at 646-354-3792. Can you
call?
Tracy Connor
Executive editor
P 212.315.4522 | M 646.354.3792
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■, as discussed, several options are below. Please note that we need to discuss timing of all this. I will need to let my Executive Staff know so they are not taken off guard as they will no doubt get a lot of questions from their staff and other wardens. Also note that the Warden just called Ray and told him the US Attorney is meeting with him at 10 am tomorrow. So this probably should be some time after that interview.
Preferred:
Today, the Bureau of Prisons placed two staff who work in MCC NY on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation in the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. Additional actions may be taken as the circumstances of the investigations warrant.
A more detailed version of above could read:
Today, the Bureau of Prisons placed on administrative leave the two staff who worked in the Special Housing Unit at MCC NY pending the outcome of the investigation in the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. Additional actions may be taken as the circumstances of the investigations warrant.
If a third staff member is added either version can be changed to read "three."
If the warden is added, the following is proposed:
The Bureau of Prisons also temporarily reassigned the MCC NY Warden to the Northeast
Regional Office pending the outcome of the investigation. FCI Otisville Warden James Petrucci
has been named Acting Warden of the MCC-NY.
While I prefer not to state the warden's name in this release, if you decide it needs to be added, his name is
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, as discussed, several options are below. Please note that we need to discuss timing of all this. I will need to let my Executive Staff know so they are not taken off guard as they will no doubt get a lot of questions from their staff and other wardens. Also note that the Warden just called Ray and told him the US Attorney is meeting with him at 10 am tomorrow. So this probably should be some time after that interview.
Preferred:
Today, the Bureau of Prisons placed two staff who work in MCC NY on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation in the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. Additional actions may be taken as the circumstances of the investigations warrant.
A more detailed version of above could read:
Today, the Bureau of Prisons placed on administrative leave the two staff who worked in the Special Housing Unit at MCC NY pending the outcome of the investigation in the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. Additional actions may be taken as the circumstances of the investigations warrant.
If a third staff member is added either version can be changed to read "three."
If the warden is added, the following is proposed:
The Bureau of Prisons also temporarily reassigned the MCC NY Warden to the Northeast Regional Office pending the outcome of the investigation. FCI Otisville Warden James Petrucci has been named Acting Warden of the MCC-NY.
While I prefer not to state the warden's name in this release, if you decide it needs to be added, his name is ███████.
Copy.
BOP-IPP/Public Affairs 8/13/2019 8:24 AM > » This came to our email intake box-just confirming that we are Not discussing anything with reporters. Please forward inquiries from national press so we are aware and can respond as normal (Central office handles National press inquiries). Thanks much!
Office of Public Affairs
Information, Policy and Public Affairs Division
Federal Bureau of Prisons
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(202) 514-6620 - fax
"Milton, Pat" MiltonP@cbsnews.com 8/12/2019 10:52 PM >>
, would you call me please?
Pat Milton
Senior Producer, Investigative Unit
CBS News
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Thank you.
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what is your cell number?
Pat Milton
Senior Producer, Investigative Unit
CBS News
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We can provide the Attorney General's statement here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/statement-attorney-general-william-p-barr-death-jeffrey-epstein. We decline further comment.
Office of Public Affairs Information, Policy and Public Affairs Division Federal Bureau of Prisons - phone (202) 514-6620 - fax >> > "Milton, Pat" <MiltonPOrbsnews.com> 8/10/2019 3:27 PM >> >
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Is it correct to say Epstein was not currently on suicide watch? Thank you.
Pat
Pat Milton
Senior Producer, Investigative Unit
CBS News
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This came to our email intake box-just confirming that we are Not discussing anything with reporters. Please forward inquiries from national press so we are aware and can respond as normal (Central office handles National press inquiries). Thanks much!
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"Milton, Pat" MiltonP@cbsnews.com 8/12/2019 10:52 PM >>> would you call me please? ,
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CBS News
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We can provide the Attorney General's statement here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/statement-attorney-general-william-p-barr-death-jeffrey-epstein. We decline further comment. SDM
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"Milton, Pat" <MiltonNthcbsnews.com> 8/10/2019 3:27 PM >> >
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Is it correct to say Epstein was not currently on suicide watch? Thank you.
Pat
Pat Milton
Senior Producer, Investigative Unit
CBS News
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Fwd: Re: Quick question.
From
To BOP-IPP/PublicAffairsgbop.gov
Date 2019/08/13 08:26
Subject: Fwd: Re: Quick question.
Attachments: TEXT.htm
Understood, and thank you.
BOP-IPP/Public Affairs 8/13/2019 8:24 AM >>> This came to our email intake box-just confirming that we are Not discussing anything with reporters. Please forward inquiries from national press so we are aware and can respond as normal (Central office handles National press inquiries). Thanks much!
Office of Public Affairs
Information, Policy and Public Affairs Division
Federal Bureau of Prisons
- phone
(202) 514-6620 - fax
"Milton, Pat" MiltonP@cbsnews.com 8/12/2019 10:52 PM >>>
`would you call me please?
Pat Milton
Senior Producer, Investigative Unit
CBS News
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On Aug 10, 2019, at 9:34 PM, Milton, Pat MiltonP@cbsnews.com wrote:
Thank you. what is your cell number?
Pat Milton
Senior Producer, Investigative Unit
CBS News
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We can provide the Attorney General's statement here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/statement-attorney-general-william-p-barr-death-jeffrey-epstein. We decline further comment.
Office of Public Affairs
Information, Policy and Public Affairs Division
Federal Bureau of Prisons
- phone
(202) 514-6620 - fax
"Milton, Pat" <MiltonMcbsnews.com> 8/10/2019 3:27 PM >> >
•
Is it correct to say Epstein was not currently on suicide watch? Thank you.
Pat
Pat Milton
Senior Producer, Investigative Unit
CBS News
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Fwd: Question from NYTimes...
From:
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Date: 2019/08/12 14:58
Subject: Fwd: Question from NYTimes...
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Mike,
The email below is from one of two staff here that has been targeted by the New York Times soliciting information on Epstein via their personal email. I will monitor this closely and I have already put out an email to all staff on the media and who are the only approved staff that are allowed to speak to them. In addition the Warden held a recall today expressing the concerns if staff are sharing information and how it is prohibited. Please let me know your thoughts.
New York Times must be getting staff email addresses through social media outlets.
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8/12/2019 2:46 PM >>>
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From: "Goldbaum, Christina" christina.goldbaum@nytimes.com
Date: Aug 12, 2019 12:29 PM
Subject: Question from NYTimes...
To:
Cc:
Hi [ ]
I hope this finds you well. My name is Christina Goldbaum and I'm a reporter with The New York Times. I'm sorry to reach out out of the blue, but at NYT we are working on a story about MCC and what happened to Jeffrey Epstein. We're trying to learn a little more about the prison and how it works internally (I hear there have been some issues with staffing, overtime etc), and I was wondering if you might be free for a quick chat on background (meaning that I will not use your name in any article, or anything that could identify you). I'd just like to learn a bit more about the prison itself -- there are a lot of rumors flying around, as you know, and we'd like to be able to speak in concrete terms about the prison from people who know it best. Please let me know if you're free or give me a ring: 212-556-7518.
Thanks,
Christina
Christina Goldbaum
The New York Times
Office: 212-556-7518
Cell/Signal: +1 240-423-3391
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Meeting
From
To
Date 2019/11/0612:18
Subject: Meeting
Attachments: TEXT.htm
Is the Epstein meeting today or tomorrow?
, Psy.D., Ph.D.
Forensic Psychologist
LCDR United States Public Health Service
Metropolitan Correctional Center
150 Park Row
New York, New York 10007
Fax- 646-836-7712
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Re: Defense private investigator/permission to visit mcc
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| Date | 2019/12/05 15:39 |
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| Subject: | Re: Defense private investigator/permission to visit mcc |
| Attachments: | TEXT.htm, Sponsoring Attorney form.pdf, Mime.822 |
Hello again.
I am attaching the Sponsoring Attorney form with Bennett Epstein's signature instead of an electronic signature.
Please let us know if you need anything else from us. Thank you.
Sarah M. Sacks, Esq.
EPSTEIN SACKS PLLC
Office:
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On Thu Dec 5, 2019 at 3:03 PM Sarah Sacks sarahsacksesq@gmail.com wrote:
Ms.
Attached please find the BOP visitation form and licensing credentials from the private investigator.
Please let me know what else you need from us. We recently received CJA permission for Mr. O'Brien to travel to NYC to visit our client with us at the MCC on Monday and Tuesday next week, so I appreciate your helping us to expedite this process.
Best, Sarah
Sarah M. Sacks, Esq.
EPSTEIN SACKS PLLC
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Mobile:
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On Thu, Dec 5, 2019 at 1:09 PM ███ ███ <█████████████████> wrote:
Hi Sarah,
Please have the PI fill out the application and NCIC form attached hereto starting at p. 26. He will also need to provide a copy of his PI license and certificate. Please email it back to Ms. , cc'ed, so she can process it.
Thank you,
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Sarah Sacks sarahsacksesq@gmail.com 12/5/2019 12:24 PM >>>
Hi . I'm not sure if you've already relocated but I'm hoping you can help or redirect me to someone who can. I have a private investigator we have appointed under CJA coming to visit our client from out of town next week Monday and Tuesday. What do we need to do to get him permission to come in with us for a legal visit? Thank you.
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Thank you. I will examine this more closely from a computer (hard to read on phone), but clearly the rate of suicides is increasing (as it is in the community), but it has gone up dramatically since 2010. A couple questions that perhaps we can discuss when we meet as described below.
Is it possible 2010 is so low because of poor data and reporting back then?
How does this increase compare to the rate in the community? How does it compare to state corrections?
As I've said, one of my priorities moving forward is suicide prevention, both staff and inmate (this started with my focus on staff suicides earlier this ear, Ion before a stein). Let's discuss a plan and project to work on this. It's something I've discussed with at different times this past year. I want to pull resources from across the bureau (other psychologists and ORE for example-at your discretion) to help on this and I have the Executive Staffs support and I'm sure I'll have the Director's support. Let's find a time to meet.
Thanks!
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Subject: Re: Federal prison suicides rising before Jeffrey Epstein's death
08/24/2019 14:49 >>>
The attached spreadsheet has three tabs with counts on Attempts, Self Harm and Placement on Suicide Watch for all of our institutions between 2014-2018 and it was shared with IPPA.
This is a reporter's question sent to IPPA along with our response and my recommendation for adding more information.
(4) Also, does BOP have any special initiatives under way to help reduce the numbers? What is BOP's response to the union's contention is staffing shortages is at the root of the problem?
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Dr. - I just spoke with an inmate who came out of the SHU last night. His room was directly next to Epstein's and Brown was anxious to describe the night of his neighbor's death. Jeffrey Epstein definitely killed himself. Any conspiracy theories to the contrary are ridiculous. Brown actually heard Jeffrey tearing up his sheet before committing suicide. I asked Brown if the SHU had been extraordinarily noisy and uncivilized as a prelude to Jeffrey killing himself. He responded in the negative - effectively refuting my theory that Epstein couldn't take the animals in the SHU and chose to end it as a result. I no longer believe that rooming with Jeffrey would have saved him. He wanted to kill himself and seized the opportunity when it was available (when his bunky moved out). Such is life - or death in this case.
Friday is my home confinement date and clearly, the staff hasn't done its job although the law specifically states that the BOP is required to let all inmates with the appropriate risks and needs (which I am) serve 10% of their sentences at home. I know this isn't part of your domain. But anything you could do to get me out of here when the law says I should be released (two days from now) would be most appreciated.
Good morning all,
Per the above article, the Court was advised by the USAO that MCC did not preserve video from outside the cell shared by Tartaglione and Epstein at the time of Epstein's alleged first suicide attempt. However, per the attached, SIS advised the footage was preserved. What search for the footage was performed prior to advising the USAO the footage could not be found? I would recommend searching again for the missing video. I have a call with the AUSAs in 20 minutes and will advise as to what other issues arose at yesterday's hearing.
Thank you,
Deputy Regional Counsel
Northeast Regional Office
U.S. Customs House
2nd and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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I will get with Cody on this. Thank you
12/19/2019 10:01 AM >>>
Good morning all,
Per the above article, the Court was advised by the USAO that MCC did not preserve video from outside the cell shared by Tartaglione and Epstein at the time of Epstein's alleged first suicide attempt. However, per the attached, SIS advised the footage was preserved. What search for the footage was performed prior to advising the USAO the footage could not be found? I would recommend searching again for the missing video. I have a call with the AUSAs in 20 minutes and will advise as to what other issues arose at yesterday's hearing.
Thank you,
Deputy Regional Counsel
Northeast Regional Office
U.S. Customs House
2nd and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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