Emails between CBS News and Bureau of Prisons on Epstein's suicide watch, Aug 2019

For any get backs - the only thing we are saying now is we can provide the AG’s statement and we decline further comment.¶

Office of Public Affairs¶

Information, Policy and Public Affairs Division¶

Federal Bureau of Prisons¶

“Pieper, ■” MattP@cbsnews.com 8/11/2019 9:06 AM >>>

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Thank you.¶

But how can I find out if Jeffrey Epstein was on suicide watch while he was in your custody?¶

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Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2019 8:51 AM¶

To: Pieper, MattP@cbsnews.com¶

Subject: Re: CBS News Request - Epstein¶

External Email¶

We can provide the Attorney General’s statement here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/statement-attorney-general-william-pbarr-death-jeffrey-epstein.¶

We decline further comment.¶

Office of Public Affairs¶

Information, Policy and Public Affairs Division¶

Federal Bureau of Prisons¶

” “Pieper,

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MattP@cbsnews.com 8/11/2019 5:14 AM >><>¶

Hi there –¶

I understand officials may have given a statement yesterday on whether or not Jeffrey Epstein was on suicide watch. Are you able to confirm whether or not he was or might you have a statement regarding the issue that you sent to others? I appreciate it, on behalf of CBS News.¶

Pieper¶

Radio Anchor/Correspondent¶

NEW YORK, NY¶

Newsroom: 212-975-3615¶

MattP@cbsnews.com¶

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