Institution: New York MCC Case Number: NYM-19-0061 Investigation Type: Investigative / Threat Assessment Inmates Involved: RegisterNumber Name Hina EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Hii TARTAGLIONE, NICHOLAS Staff involved: Name **No information was found for the given criteria.** Others Involved: Name **No information was found for the given criteria.** investigator: (iia! Captain: Associate Warden: ee Warden: SBU - Sensitive But Unclassified Page 1 of 5 -~ U.S. Department of Justice Federal Burpau of Prisons Inmate Investigative Report Role Not Known Not Known Title Title Date: 8/1/2019 5:06:24 AM CST Date: 8/2/2019 10:06:35 AM CST Date: 8/2/2019 10:32:28 AM CST Date: 8/2/2019 11:34:41 AM CST FOIA Exempt EFTA00019348

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Summary: On July 23, 2019 at approximately 1:27 a.m. while making routine rounds inside the Special Housing Unit, staff observed inmate Epstein, Jeffrey Reg. No. La lying in the fetal position on the floor with a homemade fashioned noose around his neck. Inmate Epstein was breathing heavi Inmate Epstein was directed by staff to stand and submit to restraints. ly, however appeared to be responsive. Inmate Epstein would not stand on his own and would not comply with staff directives. Staff entered the cell and placed inmate Epstein in both hand and leg restraints. Inmate Epstein was searched, metal detected, placed on a gurney and escorted from the scene without further incident. Inmate Epstein was photographed, medically line of erythema at the base of the neck and friction marks on examined and determined to have sustained a circular the front of neck, and small 2cm erthema on left knee. Inmate Epstein was placed on suicide watch with all necessary notifications made. There were no staff injuries reported. Inmate Data: Name: (RM EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Role: Not Known Security Level: UNASSG Facility Arrival Date: 7/7/2019 Charges: Description No Charges Found STGs: HISTORY OF COMMITTING Role: Not Known Security Level: UNASSG Facility Arrival Date: 1/23/2018 Charges: Description No Charges Found STGs: EX LAW ENFORCEMENT POSTED PICTURE CARD FILE Victim Statements: **No information was found for the given criteria, ** Assailant Statements: **No information was found for the given criteria.** SBU - Sensitive But Unclassified Page 2 of 5 Age: 66 Race: WHITE Custody Level: IN Projected Release Date: Sentencing District CIMs: No CIMs Found Name: [RBM - TARTAGLIONE, NICHOLAS Age: 51 Race: WHITE Custody Level: IN Projected Release Date: Sentencing District CIMs: SEPARATION FOIA Exempt EFTA00019349

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Other Statements: Date: 7/31/2019 9:00 AM Location: Receiving And Discharge Interviewer: (a Title; LIEUTENANT Interviewee: [BMJ - EPSTEIN, JEFFREY On July 31, 2019, at approximately 9:10 A.M., inmate Epstein, Jeffrey; Reg. No. it] was interviewed in| the Receiving and Discharge Area. During the interview Epstein stated he did not have any sleep in approximately twenty d and he was extremely tired the night he was found on the floor. Epstein stated he got up off his bed at approximately 1:30 .M., to get a drink of water, and all he can recall is being on the floor and hearing someone i when he realized the ing was coming from him. Epstein alleged that his cell mate Tartaglione, Nicholas; Reg. No. was on the floor slee; at the time. Epstein stated he has never had any issues with Tartaglione, he is not th ‘artaglione, and he do nat want to make up something that isn't there. Additionally, Epstein stated he can recall an incident that occurred two days prior n Tartaglione went out to court and when Tartaglione returned he was upset. Epstein stated he attempted to talk to Tartagl and Tartaglione called him @ pedophile, Epstein also stated he knew Tartaglione was upset and he let him cool off. Epstein stated he dose not have any issues with Tartaglione and he feels safe being housed with Tartaglione. Epstein stated he does not | suicidal, he Epstein stated if he has a new cell mate whom he gets along with, and he is able to sleep now that he has his C-Pap machine. remembered anymore details he would reach out to staff or Psychology. Date: 7/31/2019 10:00 AM Location: SHU All Other Interviewer: Title: LIEUTENANT Interviewee: BEEN - TARTAGLIONE, NICHOLAS On July 31, 2019, at approximately 10:00 A.M., inmate Tartaglione, Nicholas; Reg. No. Special Housing Unit. During the interview Tartaglione stated he was asleep on the floor is cell, his with a sheet, and he had his headphones in his r when he felt something hit his foot. Tartaglione stated wh he uncovered his sitting on the floor in the corner with his eyes open. T: lione stated Factual Findings: **No item information was found for the given criteria.** SBU - Sensitive But Unclassified Page 3 of 5 FOIA Exempt EFTA00019350

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~~ Type Subtype File Name Original Entered By Inmate Discipline Administrative Detention Order ADO.pdf TF18813 Detention Order dated July 10, 2019, placing Epstein, Jeffrey; Reg. No. [IEEE in Administrative Detention pending classification. Inmate Discipline Incident Report INMATE EPSTEIN TF18813 IR. pdf On July 23, 2019, staff wrote Epstein an incident report for code 228- Self Mutilation. Medical Inmate Assessments MEDICAL TF18813 ASSESSMENT. pdf , 2019, a medical assessment was conducted on inmate Epstein, Jeffrey; Reg. No. , by | MLP. During the assessment Epstein was identified with a circular line of erythema a of his neck ing 2/3 of the neck circumference, 2 inches wide, sparing the back of the neck. Addition , one section of this erythema in the front has marks of friction, and Epstein was observed with a small erythema on the left knee about 2cm in diameter(mild). During the assessment Epstein denied any respiratory problems and Epstein denied any pain or discomfort. | Statements & Written Operation's Lieutenant OPS LT MEMO.pdf TF18813 Memorandums On July 23, 2019, at approximately 1:27 A.M., the Operations Lieutenant submitted a memorandum which indicated the Control Center Officer requested assistance in the o ill Unit. Upon entering the Special Housing Unit staff made notification that Epstein, Jeffrey; Reg. No. , was observed laying|in a fetal position on the floor. Epstein was removed from the Special Housing Unit an escorted to the Health Services Area. Medical Inmate Assessments TARTAGLIONE TF14688 MEDICAL. pdf 2019, a medical assessment was conducted on inmate Tartaglione, Nicholas; Reg. No. , by , PA-C. During the assessment Tartaglione was not identified with any injuries by Heal ices Photographs Contraband PHOTOGRAPH OF TF 14688 HOMEMADE ROPE. pdf PHOTOGRAPH OF HOMEMADE ROPE ECN#NYM-19-0147 Evidence Control Chain Of Custody CHAIN OF TF14688 CUSTODY. pdf CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORM Conclusion: observed inmate Epstein, Jeffrey Reg. No. lying in the fetal position on the floor with a fashioned noose around his neck. Inmate in was breathing heavily, however Epstein appea responsive. Inmate Epstein was directed by staff to stand and submit to restraints. Inmate Epstein on his own and would not comply with staff directives. Staff entered the cell and placed inmate E and leg restraints. Inmate Epstein was searched, metal detected, placed on a gurney and escorted from the scene without further incident. Inmate Epstein was photographed, medically examined and determined to Have sustained a circular line of erythema at the base of the neck and friction marks on the front of neck, and small 2 erythema on left knee. Inmate Epstein was placed on suicide watch with all notifications made. On July 31, 2019, at approximately 9:10 A.M., inmate Epstein, Jeffrey; Reg. No. , was interviewed in the Receiving and Discharge Area by SIS Staff. During the interview Epstein not have any sleep in approximately twenty days and he was extremely tired the night he was found on the floor. Epstein stated he got up off his bed at approximately 1:30 A.M., to get a drink of water, and all he can recall is being on the floor and hearing someone On July 23, 2019 at approximately 1:27 ll routine rounds inside the Special Hou: snoring that's the snoring was coming from him. Epstein alleged that his cell mate ‘artaglione, Nicholas; Reg. No. was on the floor sleeping at the time. Epstein stated he have never lad any issues with Tartaglione, he reatened by Tartaglione, and he do not want to make up something tha’ isn’t there. Additionally, Epstein stated he can recall an incident that occurred two days prior when Tartaglione went out to court and when Tartaglione returned he was upset. Epstein stated he attempted to talk to Tartaglione andj Tartaglione SBU - Sensitive But Unclassified Page 4 of 5 FOIA Exempt EFTA00019351

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-_ called him a pedophile. Eps:ein Tartaglione and he feels safe being housed with Tartaglione. Epstein|stated he does does not have any issues with not feel suicidal, he has a new cell mate, and he is able to sleep now that he has his C-Pap machi if he remembered anymore details he would reach out to staff or Psychology. -~ also stated he knew Tartaglione was upset and he let him cool off. stein stated he . Epstein stated On July 31, 2019, at approximately 10:00 A.M., inmate Tartaglione, Nicholas; Reg. No. was also interviewed by SIS Staff in the Special Housing Unit. During the interview Tartaglione asleep on the fioor inside of his cell, his head was covered with a sheet, and he had his headphones in his ear it his foot. Tartaglione stated when he uncovered his head he observed Epstein, J . No. sitting on the floor in the corner with his eyes open. Tartaglione stated he began to call stein's name an en Epstein did not answer he began to bang on the door for the officer. Tartaglione stated he thought Epstein he does not understand Epstein's motive and what he is trying to do but previously during Epstein made him uncomfortable when Epstein stated “ fourteen (14) is legal in most states ai what's the problem here”. Additionally, Tartaglione stated Epstein normally paces the cell and complains about his attorney's not doing their job and he needs to fire them. Tartaglione stated he does not have any is: housed with Epstein however he does not want to be involved with any plots Epstein may have in try to get released. As a result of a threat assessment being conducted a medical assessment was inmate Tartaglione and Tartagli ione was not identified with any injuries. Based on the information throughout the course of the investigation there is insufficient evidence to support Epstein was assatilted by Tartaglione. Additionally, based on the fact that during the interview with SIS staff Epstein indicated that he does not feel threatened by Tartaglione, Epstein safety is in jeopardy at MCC New York. Recommendation: and he has a new cell mate whom he get along with it cannot be ined that Based on the information received and the fact that Epstein, Jeffrey; Reg. No. og ES at he does not feel threatened by Tartaglione, warranted at this time. CIMS Separation Warranted: No SBU - Sensitive But Unclassified Nicholas; Reg. No. there are no Cl ment of Page 5 of 5 FOIA Exempt EFTA00019352

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Form 583 Report of Incident incident #: NYM-19- Submitted By: Date/Time Of Incident: 7/23/2019 “ AM 0076 Section 1: General Information Staff Aware Date: 7/23/2019 1:27 AM FBI Notified: No USMS Notified: No indicate Where Incident Occurred: Main Facility Location Level 1: SHU Level 2: Housing Unit, Special (SHU) Level 3: 9 SOUTH SHU ype-Of incident ght Institution Locked Down: No Ontos Modified Operations: No Assault On Staff Cause Known C Assault, Attempted On Inmate OF Incident K . '? No (J Assault, Attempted On Staff Cause Of incident (1 Disruptive Behavior =p CI Escape From Non-secure Facility C1 Debts CU Escape From Secure Facility CO Disrespect Issue (CO Escape, Attempted From Non-secure Facility C Drugs (1 Escape, Attempted From Secure Facility CO Ethnic Conflict O Fight (Food Issue C1 Inmate Death CO Geographical Conflict CO Institution Disturbance C Interfering with Staff duties (1 Introduction Of Contraband heme CO Lethal Weapons Discharge Oh Ree " C) Seit Mastiiation CO Religious issue OC Setting A Fire O Security Threat Group Conflict CO Sexual Act, Non-consensual On Inmate D Sexual Pressure C Sexual Assault On Staff CO Sporting Events C Sexual Contact, Abusive On Inmate 0 Telephone (© Sexual Harassment, Repetitive D Theft CD Staff Homicide D Visiting D Strike, Work 7 Suicide Attempt Method: Hanging/Asphyxiation C0 Use Of Force (CO Use Of Force/Applications Of Restraints C Use of Restraints, Pregnant/Postpartum Section 2: Inmates Involved | UNCLASSIFIED/LIMITED OFFICIAL USE ONLY/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE Cesare i ahod Unciesetted/ inked Oftcie! Use Oniy/Law Enforcement Senskive and may be deeeminsted, wih prover attribution, any not be released without the approval of the Bureau of Prisons to any media sources, any non-law enforcement entity, the general public or those without a “need to know.” It contains Information that may be exempt from public release under the provisions of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552). 1 of 3 EFTA00019354

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Form 583 Report of Incident Incident #: NYM-19- Submitted By: 0076 Date/Time Of Incident: 7/23/2019 12h AM Reg #: MM) = Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Role: Victim Medical Attention Required: No Weapon (per inmate): No Use of Force (per inmate): No CIMS: No STG: Yes Restraints (per inmate): Escort Only Death (per inmate): No Chemical Used (per inmate): No Injury Category: Minor Injury Reg +: Role: Not Known CIMS: Yes Restraints (per inmate): No Death (per inmate): No Name: TARTAGLIONE, NICHOLAS Medical Attention Required: No Weapon (per inmate): No Use of Force (per inmate): No STG: Yes Injury Category: No Injury Chemical Used (per inmate): No Section 3: Others Involved Name: i i Medical Attention Required: No Injury Category: No Injury Sexual Assault: No Name: Medical Attention Required: No Injury Category: No Injury Sexual Assault: No Medical Attention Required: No Injury Category: No Injury Sexual Assault: No Medical Attention Required: No Injury Category: No Injury Sexual Assault: No Nome: i ia Medical Attention Required: No Injury Category: No Injury Sexual Assault: No Namo: i ia Medical Attention Required: No Person Type: Staff Death: No Staff Injury by Inmate: Person Type: Staff Death: No Staff Injury by Inmate: Person Type: Staff Death: No Staff Injury by Inmate: Person Type: Staff Death: No Staff Injury by Inmate: Person Type: Staff Death: No Staff Injury by Inmate: Person Type: Staff Death: No No UNCLASSIFIED/LIMITED OFFICIAL USE ONLY/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE This document is marked Unciassified/Limited Official Use Only/Law Enforcement Sensitive and may be disseminated, with attribution, to active Law Enforcement, DOD, or U.S. Agencies. This document, or any segment/attachment not be released without the approval of the Bureau of Prisons to any media sources, any non-law enforcement entity, the ge public or those without @ “need to know.” It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the provisions Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552). 2 of 3 g EFTA00019355

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Form 583 Report of Incident Incident #: tow Submitted By: Date/Time Of incident: 7/23/2019 1:27 AM Injury Category: No Injury Staff Injury by Inmate: No Sexual Assault: No Section 4: Lethal Weapon Discha No data found. Section 5: Use of Force No data found. Section 6: Description of Incident DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT (if Use Of Force, include details such as name of supervisor applying the ical agent and/or restraints, reasons for use of hard restraints instead of soft restraints, etc.) Please be clear cause(s) of the incident in your description. 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 | was inmate had attempted suicide and proceeded to cell, Z05-124LAD! | observed inmate Epstein, Jeffrey lying in the fetal position on the floor of his cell wearing a t-shirt and . He was breathing heavily and was . | called out to inmate Epstein and observed him flicker his eyes and continue snoring. His neck was red with no abrasions. | 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 di 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 taker to HA-Unit, dressed in the suicide smock and placed on suicide watch. Upon the arrival of medical staff, inmate Epstein was examined and treated by, MLP [jj for a circular line erythema at the base of the neck, one section on the front with marks of friction and a e on his left Section 7: Attachments Approved By: NOT COMPLETED UNCLASSIFIED/LIMITED OFFICIAL USE ONLY/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE This document is marked Unclassified/Limited Official Use Only/Law Enforcement Sensitive and may be disseminated, with attribution, to active Law Enforcement, DOD, or U.S. Intelligence Agencies. This document, or any segment/attachment thereof] may not be released without the approval of the Bureau of Prisons to any media sources, any non-law enforcement entity, the ! public or those without a “need to know.” It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the provisions of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552). 3 of 3 EFTA00019356

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—_— a. UNITEL TATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row July 23, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR ALL NED 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 | was informed that an inmate had attempted suicide and proceeded to cell, Z05-124LAD. | observed inmate Epstein, Jeffrey a lying in the fetal position on the floor of his cell wearing a t-shirt and boxers. He was breathing heavily and was snoring. | called out to inmate Epstein and observed him flicker his eyes and continue snoring. His neck was red with no abrasions. | 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 | looked away, he straightened up. As | turned to look at him again, he attempted the same act. | 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, | 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. | left HA-Unit in order to make staff notifications. Moments later, | spoke with Officer who stated that inmate Epstein was alert and had indicated that his cellmate, artaglione, Nicholas i 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. | photographed and spoke with inmate Tartaglione, Nicholas 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 ASensitive Limited Official Use Only= EFTA00019357

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_ —_ * they ran down. Upon fc..ner questioning, inmate Tartaglione ..ated 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 itto 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 “These fucking niggers. This place is inhumane, | wish | could report it. {__ 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. | asked inmate Epstein what happened prior to staff's 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. | 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. a 2: 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. for a circular line of erythema at the base of the neck, one section on the front Upon the arrival of medical staff, inmate Epstein was examined and treated by, MLPA = marks of friction and a small erythema on his left knee. ASensitive Limited Official Use Only= EFTA00019359

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York DATE: wgs.20i9 TO: Ops FROM: SUBJECT: Suicide Attempt Inmate PF On the above date at approx. 1:27am 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 (I/m Tartaglione was at_the door stating I/M Epstein had attempted to hang himself. I kept a visual while Officer || grabbed door keys and called for assistance. After securing I/M Tartaglione and removing him from the cell, I entered then placed I/M Epstein on his side and removed an orange homemade rope from his neck. I/M_was breathing at this time, But unresponsive. As I began chest compressions addition staff and Ops Lt | arrived, I/M was then removed from the Special Housing Unit without further incident. EFTA00019361

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York DATE: July 23, 2 ) TO: — Operations toa. 7 FROM: {HEB Senior Officer WE Shye— SUBJECT: Inmate Epstein reg? On July 23, 2019 at approximately 1:27 AM while assigned to the Special Housing Unit, myself and Senior Officer Specialist SB card some noises coming from M Tier. Upon checking cell Z05-124 | observed inmate Epstein reg# ; laying down near his bunk with what appeared to be a piece of handmade orange cloth around his neck. | immediately called Control Center for staff assistance. Officer GR ker 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 HB «lied restraints to his cell mate inmate Tartaglione reg# ; | I secured inmate Tartaglione inside the bathroom while Officer HB provided assistance to inmate Epstein, When additional staff arrived inmate Epstein was removed from his cell without further incident. EFTA00019363

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York ae July 23, 2019 SUBJECT: (Inciafa On July 23, 2019 at approximately 1:27, I, S.0.S | | | responded to a body alarm on the Special Housing Unit. While the 9-South officer was conducted rounds inmate Epstein, Jeffrey | was found in his cell with nd his neck and appeared to be unresponsive. I assisted with taking inmate Epstein | = 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 a 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. EFTA00019365

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York, New York DATE: July 23, 2 TO: Operations Lieutenant FROM: SUBJECT: Epstein, Jeffrey 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 my way to the location (M Tier) in which the disturbance stemmed from. I was told by Officer W. Hii that Epstein, Jeffrey 1/M# | has attempted to hang himself. Upon arrival to cell num in which he was housed, I noticed J. Epstein 1/M# on the floor and Officer J. placing restraints on him. Officer D. , 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 uve 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, Officer D. J, Officer J. [EJ and 1 lifted J. Epstein Me QE oft the floor and placed him on the stretcher. Once we secured him safely on the stretcher, Officer D. and I lifted J. Epstein /M# | who is now on the stretcher safely out of 9 South (Special Housing Unit) and into the awaiting elevator. EFTA00019367

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SHU #2 [Sick / Annual] SHU #2 5 SOUTH [Sick / Annual) & SOUTH [Inserted NCS] (sp)Suicide Watch (sp)Suicide Watch INTERNAL 11 SOUTH **“Recapitulation*** Spit Shft Officer New Status Morning Watch Day Watch Evening Watch “Back Page Categories** Annual Leave =~ oo | Tuesday July 23, 2019 Page 5 Relieved Officer's Relieving Officer's Ret Relieving Officer Previous Status Shft| Changed By Y SJ 7/22 19:21 jOTICT Start End | OT BJ 7/22 19:22 SJ 7/22 21:14 $J 7/22 21:14 $J 7/22 21:14 OTICT Start End oT GA 7/22 22:08 GA 7/22 22:08 GA 7/22 22:12 QTICT Start End oT GA 7/23 04:30 A 7/23 04:31 GA 7/23 04:31 QTICT Start End OT _01:30 08:00 7/23 04:32 GTICT Start End oT 00:00 01:30 GA 7/23 05:05 AM Watch Baw PM Watch = “oo Sick Leave Day Off Lwop LWOP(M) AWOL SUSPENSION OFFICIAL TIME cop IF TRAINING wnasona Be Total Correctional Svcs. Staff: 113 Non Correctional Svcs. Staff: 2 1/23/2019 7:02:36 AM Overtime Occurrences: 18 Comptime Occurrences: 1 Ops Lt. Evening Watch Signature: Captain's Signature: a EFTA00019376

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Bureau of Prisons Health Services Clinical Encounter Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: (x Date of Birth: Sex: M__ Race: WHITE Facility: NYM Encounter Date: 07/23/2019 06:20 Provider: MLP Unit: H01 Injury Assessment - Non-work related encounter performed at Health Services. SUBJECTIVE: INJURY 1 Provider: ft MLP Date of Injury: 07/23/2019 01:27 Date Reported for Treatment: 07/23/2019 08:25 Work Related: No Work Assignment: UNASSG Pain Location: Pain Scale: 0 Pain Qualities: Where Did Injury Happen (Be specific as to location): Special Housing Unit Z05-Cell 124 L Cause of Injury (Inmate's Statement of how injury occurred): "I do not know. Just went to drink a little water and wake up snorting". At Symptoms (as reported by inmate): ne. a © None OBJECTIVE: Temperature: 07/23/2019 06:30 NYM 97.5 36.4 Oral a vie Pulse: 07/23/2019 06:30 92 Via Machine Regular [J vip Respirations: Date Time Rate Per Minute Provider 07/23/2019 06:30 NYM 16 ve Blood Pressure: Date $$ Time = Value Location § Position = CuffSize Provider 07/23/2019 06:30NYM 140/85 RightArm _ Sitting Aduit-regular J mp SaO2: 07/23/2019 06:30 NYM 96 Room Air | Exam: General Affect Yes: Cooperative Appearance Yes: Appears Well, Alert and Oriented x 3 No: Appears Distressed, Lethargic, Dyspneic, Appears in Pain, Pallor, Cyanotic, Diaphoretic, Disheveled, Generated 07/23/2019 09:05 by EE. mip Bureau of Prisons - NYM Page 1 of 2 EFTA00019377

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~ a Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EOWARD Reg #: Date of Birth: — Sex: M__ Race: WHITE Facility: NYM Encounter Date: 19 06:20 Provider: (J we Unit: HO1 Exam: Acutely Il Pulmonary Auscultation Yes: Clear to Auscultation, Vesicular Breath Sounds Bilaterally No: Crackles, Rhonchi, Wheezing Exam Comments Inmate for injury report as requested by Operational Lt. He is ambulatory, oriented x 3. In not apparent distress, smiling during this clinical encounter. Alleges, that he does not know what happened. Can not explain the marks on his neck. Responded: "I don't know”. He does not want to talk of the events leading to the marks on his neck. He does not look in any distress or pain. Has an circular line of erythema at the base of the neck. Reaching 2/3 of the neck circumference, 2 inches wide, sparing the back of the neck. Has one section of this erythema in the front with marks of friction. No inflammation, no deformities, no hematomas, no lacerations, no tenderness. Patient moving his neck without any restriction. Denies having any pain or discomfort. Denies any respiratory problem. Has another small erythema on left knee about 2cm in diameter(mild). As per information from custody staff inmate Epstein was found in his cell with a rope around his neck and sitting on the floor. Inmate is currently placed on suicide watch. ASSESSMENT: Injury, unspecified, T1490 - Current - R/O self inflicted injuries. PLAN: Disposition: Follow-up at Sick Call as Needed Placed on Suicide Watch Follow-up in 2-4 Hours Other: For follow up with psychology service. Patient Education Topics: 07/23/2019 — Counseling Access to Care | Verbalizes Understanding 07/23/2019 Counseling Plan of Care ; Verbalizes Understanding Copay Required: No Cosign Required: Yes Telephone/Verbal Order: No Completed by EE. MLP on 07/23/2019 09:05 Requested to be cosigned by EJ mo. Cosign documentation will be displayed on the following page. Generated 07/23/2019 09:05 by NNN MLP Bureau of Prisons - NYM Page 2 of 2 EFTA00019379

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. 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 fF Location of Incident Special Housing Unit = Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 AM Photograph(s) by | ma. Lieutenant EFTA00019380

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. 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 P| Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by a. Lieutenant Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 AM EFTA00019381

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Inmate Name/Register Number Date and Time of Photo EFTA00019382

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Ls a eas ae Date and Time of Photo EFTA00019383

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. 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 | EFTA00019384

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section | Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 — 1:27 AM Special Housing Unit [ Photographs) by] iewcerce O7/23/19-1:4S AM EFTA00019385

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section [Dac and Tine otto [| ___ovaaiv-tisam__________| | Type of Incident Possible Suicide Attempt EFTA00019386

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section jaa a aa fF Photogranins)by | MMIII iewtenane Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -1:45 AM OOOO EFTA00019387

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Tartaglione, Nicholas ma | Special Housing Unit Date and Time of Photo EFTA00019388

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Ls eae [aed Tineoftcaen [_ovasie—raraw__—_—S—S—— ee | Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -2:25 AM EFTA00019389

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 — 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Tartaglione, Nicholas ia Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -2:25 AM EFTA00019390

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section Possible Suicide Attempt(Cellmate) Date and Time of Incident 07/23/19 — 1:27 AM Inmate Name/Register Number Tartaglione, Nicholas Location of Incident Special Housing Unit Photograph(s) by os Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -2:25 AM EFTA00019391

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section 07/23/19 - 1:27 AM Tartaglione, Nicholas FY Dac nl Tine Pine ora azsam EFTA00019392

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Lieutenant's Office Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, N.Y. Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section | Lcuionof nce | Spec Howing Unt |__| Date and Time of Photo 07/23/19 -2:25 AM EFTA00019393

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BP-An308 ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION ORDER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE wate FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS 8 a TE Eee ee NEWYORK MCC InsGtution Date/Time: 07-10-2019 TO: Special ing Unit Officer FROM: ENANT , (NamesTitle) SUBJECT : Placement of, EPSTEIN, JEFFERY . Reg. No. 7-10-2019 . in Admwistrative Detention (a) 1s pending an investigation for a violation of Bureau regulations; (b) Is pending an SIS investigation. ({c) 'S pending investigation or trial for a criminal act; {d) tstobe admitted to Administrative Detention (1) Since the inmate has requested admission for protection; | hereby request placementin Administrative Detention for my ovm protection. Inmate Signature/Register No.: ‘Staff Witness Printed Name Signature: ——EE ee (2) Since a serious threat exists to individual's safety as perceived by staff, although person has not requested admission; referral of the necessary information will be forwarded for an appropriate hearing by the SRO. (e) Is pending transfer or is in hokjover status during transfer. | __v¥__(f) _Is pending classification: or (9) |s terminating confinement in Disciplinary Segregation and has been ordered into Administrative Detention by the Warden's designee. itis this Correctional Supervisor's decision based on all the circumstances that the above named inmate's Continued presence in the general Population poses 2 serious threat to life, property, self, staff, other inmates, or to the security or orderly running of the institution because” PENDING CLASSIFICATION Therefore, the above named inmate is to be placed in Administrative Detention until further notice. The inmate received a copy of this Order on (date/time) OF StaffWitness Signature/Printed Name. Co Date 2L—-/o-t? Supervisor 24 hour review of placement; Signature/Printed oe * In the case of DHO action, reference to that order is sufficient. In other cases, the Correctional supervisor will make an independent review and decision, which is documented here. Record Copy - Inmate Concemed (not necessary if placement is a result of holdover status): Copy - Captain; Copy - Unit Manager, Copy - Operg - Administrative Detention Unit; Copy — Psychology: Copy - Central File POF Prescribed by P5270 (Replaces BP-A0308 of JAN 88.) EFTA00019394

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a INCIDENT REPORT Na J.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Part I — Incident Repo => Tih was then aad = SHU- | 4 fd» | ia. 07/23/2019 3:30am | incident R Deliveyed to Above Inmate B : ei ort De a ime Incident Report Delivered: * (Type Name/Sigha 17. Comments of Inmate to Committee Regarding Above Incident; . [1 The Committee is referring the Charge(s) to the DHO for further 8. Hea c. The Commins axiviend the inmate of he Gading and of the right to file an appeal within 20 calendar days. 18. A. Itis the finding of the committee that you: Committed the Prohibited Act as charged: Did not Commit a Prohibited Act. Committed Prohibited Act Code (s). 19. Committee Decision is Based on Specific Evidence as Follows: 7 | 20. Committee action and/or recommendation if referred to DHO (Contingent upon DHO finding inmate committed prohibited act): 21. Date and Time of Action: (The UDC Chairmanes signature certifies who sat on the UDC and that the completed report accurately reflects the UDC proceedings). yped Nai ire). Member (Typed Name): Member (Typed Name): | oO are Tor use only- en number 7 a q Not co wil voided by staff. m . ” Ah Ap Distribute: Original-Central File Record; COPY-1-DHO: COPY-2-Inmate after UDC Action; COPY 3-Inmate within 24 hours of Part! Preparation POF Prescribed by P5270 Replaces BP-A0288 of AUG 11 EFTA00019395

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22. Date And Time Investigation Began Part III - Investigation 23. Inmate Advised Of Right To Remain Silent: You are advised of your right to remain silent at all stages of the discipline process. Your silence may be used to draw an adverse inference against you at any stage of the discipline process. Your silence alone may not be used to support a finding that you have committed a prohibited act. The Inmate Was Advised Of The Above Right By At (Date/time) 24. Inmate statement and attitude 25. Other facts about the incident, statements of those persons present at scene, disposition of evidence, etc. 26. Investigator’s comments and conclusions 27. Action taken Date and Time Investigation Completed Printed Name/Signature Of Investigator Title A) 7 vr @ POF Prescribed by P5270 Replaces BP-S288.052 Of MAY 94 EFTA00019396

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-os¢ TF, Lop Dot — "775/4 4 q 2 ‘ | XN) iy T a \ 2) iP, \] Fj SS eT —E—e——————————————— ——————— OOOO EEE —, a EFTA00019397

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Bureau of Prisons™ Health Services Clinical Encounter Inmate Name: TARTAGLIONE, NICHOLAS JOHN Reg #: 78514-054 Date of Birth: 10/10/1967 Sex: M Race: WHITE Facility: NYM Encounter Date: 07/31/2019 14:11 Provider: RNP A-c Unit: Z06 Mid Level Provider - Evaluation encounter performed at Special Housing Unit. SUBJECTIVE: COMPLAINT 1 Provider: QMNMPA-c Chief Complaint: No Complaint(s) Subjective: "I feel good today, can't complain. My anxiety is getting better and | have no side effect from the new anxiety medication" IM being seen in the SHU as per the request of lieutenants. States he's been doing well and has no acute complaints. For what happened to his previous cell mate about a week ago, states "I have no idea what was going on. | didn't do anything and | have no injury" Pain: No OBJECTIVE: Pulse: Date Time Rate Per Minute —_ Location Rhythm = Provider 07/31/2019 14:19 71 Via Machine | a Respirations: Date Time Rate Per Minute Provider 07/31/2019 14:19 NYM 15 Pac Blood Pressure: 07/31/2019 14:19NYM 118/70 Left Arm Sitting Adult-regular | | ee $aQ2: Date Time Value(%) Air Provider 07/31/2019 14:19NYM 98 Room Air a -¢ Exam Comments General: AAOx3. NAD HEENT: PERRLA. EOMI. Nares patent. Neck: Supple Heart: $1, S2. RRR Lungs: CTAB EXT: No edema. Neuro: Grossly normal CN II-Xil ASSESSMENT: Encounter for general adult medical exam without abnormal findings, ZO000 - Current LAN: Disposition: Follow-up at Sick Call as Needed Other: Generated 07/31/2019 14:39 by [EE PA-C Bureau of Prisons - NYM Page 1 of 2 EFTA00019398

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Inmate Name: TARTAGLIONE, CHOLAS JOHN Date of Birth: 10/10/1967 Sex: M_ Race: WhilE Encounter Date: 07/31/2019 14:11 Provider: IM states he feels as himself and denies being in acute distress. Patient Education Topics: Date Initiated Format Handout/Topic 07/31/2019 Counseling Access to Care Copay Required: No Cosign Required: Yes Telephone/Verbal Order: No Completed by (EEEJPA-C on 07/31/2019 14:39 Requested to be cosigned by (NE GM. Cosign documentation will be displayed on the following page. Generated 07/31/2019 14:39 by 7 PA-C Bureau of Prisons - NYM Facility: Unit: Z06 Provider Ce Qutcome Verbalizes Understanding Ro Page 2 of 2 EFTA00019400