Update

The video from MCC which was uploaded into the TTK system for viewing was downloaded so that the AUSAs could view it from their systems. Nothing was enhanced, manipulated,or altered.

The video provided to them was already viewed by the case agents.

On Aug 23, 2019 5:38 PM, " > wrote:

When you say video in viewable format, do you mean they reconstructed other previously unviewed video or is this just that CART prepared the video we'd already viewed and briefed up?

On Aug 23, 2019 3:03 PM, " > wrote:
Death investigation:
*Interview of BOP guard [REDACTED] with OIG and SDNY. [REDACTED] was working at the time of the incident.
[REDACTED] was assigned to collect the count slips for the prison on the 12x8 tour with his partner BOP [REDACTED]. At 0630 he responded to the SHU for a body alert and by the time he arrived Epstein was already being given CPR.
[REDACTED] was tasked with allowing EMS into the facility and then assigned to escort the body with EMS to Beekman hospital. [REDACTED] reported nothing out of the ordinary and observed Epstein to have no vitals.

*Interview of [REDACTED] with OIG and SDNY. [REDACTED] was working at the time of the incident on the 12x8 tour. After assisting with the count with his partner [REDACTED] he responded to a body alert in the SHU. By the time [REDACTED] arrived at the SHU Epstein was already removed from the cell and being treated. [REDACTED] was assigned to follow EMS to the hospital in a BOP auto.

*FBI cart was able to package video of the MCC into a viewable format as was requested by SDNY.

*Coordination was made with BOP Thomas' attorney to retrieve Thomas' cell phone on Monday 8/26 and have it imaged by FBI CART who has already been made aware of the request.

*OCME was contacted and they advised that FBI will be furnished with a final report and all previous documents requested once they finalize their report. OCME advised that Dr ho administered the autopsy and one of the executives are having a meeting in the afternoon (8/23) regarding pstein. OCME anticipates the report to be finalized soon and not requesting any further information at this time.

*On Monday 8/26 three (3) proffers are scheduled of inmates who were in the MCC at the time of Epstein incident. These proffers in the past have dealt with not only Epstein but also guards at MCC allowing in contraband and/or any possible violations of BOP policy.

Sex/Drug investigation:

• CAST analysis is ongoing. Initial analysis supports the link between Harris and Correction Officer

• Analysis of the three phones seized from Harris and has been begun.

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• Interview with BOP Guard (She conducted the search of Harris and discovered the contraband on 08/14/2019. She also received the first statement from Harris regarding the allegation against BOP Guard )

FBI-New York
C-19 Violent Crimes Task Force
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