10-4, thanks to you both.¶
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OAG wants to issue a public statement explaining a timeline of events as we know them. They do not want to put anything out that would have a negative impact on ongoing investigations however. Below are the talking points under consideration for public release. Let me know your thoughts.¶
Thanks.¶
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On July 23d, Epstein was placed on suicide watch and received medical evaluation. Epstein received daily psychological evaluations while on suicide watch.¶
On July 29 after daily interaction with Epstein, and according to established procedures, MCC-New York Psychology Services Department determined he no longer warranted placement on suicide watch. Epstein was returned to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) with a requirement that he have a cellmate. He was with same cellmate from that date until August $ 9^{\text{th}} $ . In addition, the SHU confinement includes frequent head counts as well as 30 minute checks.¶
On August 9th at about 8:00 a.m., Epstein’s cellmate was taken out of the institution for a Court appearance. That inmate was eventually released from custody by the Court and did not return to the institution. On August 9th, Epstein was in a legal visit with his lawyers all day until 6:45 p.m. Epstein returned to cell with no cellmate even though Epstein was on PSYCH Alert as well as a requirement that he have a cellmate. No cellmate was assigned to his cell on August 9th.¶
On August 10th at about 12:00 a.m., while in his cell, Epstein acknowledged a Correction Officer performing a routine check. After midnight, it appears that not all of the checks required to be performed were actually done.¶
On August 10th at approximately 6:33 a.m., Staff serving breakfast meal found Epstein unresponsive in his cell. Staff called for assistance and began CPR. When EMS arrived at the institution, he was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:36am.¶
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