-lo ry Orriciat Recorp Ph a FD-302 (Rev. 5-8-10) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of entry HR) Captain, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS (BOP), place “of employment METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER (MCC), 150 Park Row, New York, NY 10007, was interviewed at the FBI New York Field Office, 290\Broadway, New York, NY 10278 by FBI Special Agent PY and OIG Special Agent | a . Agents reviewed a standard OIG interview waiver form; | signed the form and agreed to a voluntary interview. After the Agents introduced themselves and explained the purpose of the interview, | provided the following information: | | began his career with the BOP in Florencéy CO in 2005. In 2014, he was transferred to the METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER (MDC) in Brooklyn, NY, where he was made Deputy Captain in 2015. In 2018, | was promoted to Captain at MCC, his position, where he oversees security for the entire building. | directly supervises, approximately 13 Lieutenants, and has ly 125-134 line sstaff / Correctional Officers under his e also sits on the institution's Executive purview. aff, which also includes the Warden. | primary duty is to ensure that security protocols are met by his, Lieutenants and sub-staff, and that policy guidelines are being followed as\set forth by the BOP. Among others, | | is responsible for the following: a Special Housing Unit U) Lieutenant, Lieutenant i: an Administrative Lieutenant, responsible for maintaining paperwork, etc.; an SIS Lieutenant, responsible for paperwork; an Operations & Activ ies Ldeéutenant(s), responsible for day-to-day operations and maintaining orders for three (3) shifts; and an Emergency Preparedness Lieutenant,¢ a collateral duty responsible in the event of emergency incidents suchas a fires, bomb threats, etc. | advised that his staff provides spec profile inmates, if deemed appropriate and designated as such. In order to al considerations for high @nsure an inmate is provided with proper care, the facility evaluates the inmate using several measures, including mental, physical, medical, Investigationon 08/12/2019 at New York, New York, Date drafted O08 / This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBL. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency SDNY_00007681 EFTA00126948

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FD-302a (Rev. 5-8-10) 90A-NY-3151227 Continuation of FD-302 of (U) Interview of | ,On 08/12/2019 page 2 Of 6 psychological, and sexual assault victim or predator assessments. Since different inmates are admitted with different criteria, appropriate housing varies. | interacted with inmate JEFFREY EPSTEIN on approximately \three occasions at MCC, all of which EPSTEIN maintained a pleasant demeanor. During the first instance, EPSTEIN asked | who he. was, and | | responded by introducing himself and explaining his position at the jail. During another instance, J) explained to EPSTEIN’ the poli¢y regarding meals during attorney sessions, and made certain EPSTEIN was accommodated with water, visits to the restroom, etc. EPSTEIN spent most of the day with his defense counsel, and was brought down as s00Mmas attorney visiting opened. | was made aware of the possibility that EPSTEIN would be housed at MCC in advance of EPSTEIN'S arrival. [RM was not present when inmate EPSTEIN was admitted to the facility. EPSTEIN was thoroughly vetted to determine if he was fit for General Population (GP) and was ultimately placed in the Special HousingsUnit (SHU). MCC places inmates under three categories of close superviSion: 1, “Dry Cell" for those at risk for smuggling contraband, 2. Psychological Observation, and 3. Suicide Watch. | advised that’ EPSTEIN)preferred not to have a cellmate and engaged in manipulative behavior to avoid having one, including requesting to see a psychologist. At) EPSTEIN'S request, he was interviewed by a psychologist. Following this@assessment, EPSTEIN was initially placed on Suicide Watch. He was later interviewed again and downgraded to Psychological Observation, because he was determined not to have suicidal tendencies. After some time, he waS@returned, to the SHU. | began hearing talk that EPSTEIN was trying to get back on Suicide Watch. Information like this is usually generated from rounds, “kites", and monitoring of phone calls and letters. On™or about July 23, 2019, EPSTEIN was found unresponsive on the floor of his, cell with a homemade piece of fabric on his chest. EPSTEIN'S cellmate had flagged the attention of a staff member, who handcuffed the cellmate and removed EPSTEIN to bring him to the medical unit. | heard from his staff that EPSTEIN may have been faking unconsciousness, because he was observed opening his eyes and making other suspicious movements not consistent with an unconscious state. EPSTEIN was medically assessed and SDNY_00007682 EFTA00126949

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FD-302a (Rev. 5-8-10) 9OA-NY-3151227 Continuation of FD-302 of (U) Interview of | (On 08/12/2019 page 3 Of 6 became coherent. EPSTEIN claimed that his cellmate, NICHOLAS TARTAGLIONB, tried to take his life. He was placed back on Suicide Watch» for approximately one week. Unlike his first and previous placement on Suicide Watch, EPSTEIN now has definitive suicidal tendencies reported \in his incarceration history. The staff was tasked with determiming whether EPSTEIN was in fact suicidal, or using manipulative tactics) ‘tom avoid assignment of a cellmate. After Suicide Watch, EPSTEIN was\placed on Psychological Observation and eventually returned to the, SHU. At the direction of the Warden, ; initiated «the process of compiling possible cellmates for EPSTEIN, vetting them, and submitting candidates to the Warden for his review. | and his staff filbly screened potential cellmates and reported their determinations upto the Warden. EFRAIN REYES was selected and housed in a cell with, EPSTEIN. The Assistant Warden, Warden, and Regional Director were notified, The Warden directed | on multiple occasions that EPSTEIN needed a cellmate at all times, and || verbally informed his Lieutenants the same. | repeatedly directed his\SHU Lieutenant, Lieutenant i. that EPSTEIN needed a cellmate at jJald times. Additionally, | visited the SHU on multiple occasionsgand directed staff to be very alert and attentive about EPSTEIN'S special accommodations. On Friday, August 9, 2029, Lieutenant | | was on leave and, thus, there was no dedicated Lieutenant assigned to the SHU. In this event, the Operation Lieutenant, Lieutenant J, had oversight that day and took over the reSponsibilities of the SHU Lieutenant. Lieutenant | was aware that EPSTEIN was required to be housed with a cellmate, because approximately ome week prior to EPSTEIN'S death, | informally advised his Uieutenants that EPSTEIN was not be housed alone, and emphasized the need to be vigilant about "30-minute checks" and unannounced rounds. Thmates/cellmates are moved for various reasons, including but not limited to, an incident in the cell, visits to court, legal library, medical, and recreation. On Friday, August 9, 2019, EPSTEIN'S cellmate, REYES, had court. It would not be uncommon for REYES to be out of his cell for an extended period. EPSTEIN had an attorney session that day. EPSTEIN'S attorney was processed into the facility in the morning and EPSTEIN was brought down to the attorney room. | was not notified that SDNY_00007683 EFTA00126950

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FD-302a (Rev. 5-8-10) 9OA-NY-3151227 Continuation of FD-302 of {U) REYES was released from court. Typically, if an inmate is likely to be discharged r transferred following court, their property is retrieved from their cell, boxed, vand secured with a property form by Receiving and Discharge staffs All \items are normally accounted for and inventoried. In order to enter the.SHU, all staff not assigned there must identify themselves and sign the logbook, then be physically escorted by a Correctional Officer. Altermatiwely, ‘the staff can pick up inmate property at the Unit door. Ag Correctional Officer assigned to the SHU would have been aware that REYES'S, orf any inmate's, belongings were removed. At this time, the Correctional Officer should notify a Lieutenant, who would in turn brief a. | was not notified that REYES' belongings were removed. F advi known that EPSTEIN was without a cellmate, he would have likely put EPSTEIN sed that if he had on Psychological Observation. | is\ Mot, aware of any Lieutenants knowing that REYES' property was moved, On Saturday, August 10, 2019, |] received a phone call from Lieutenant | | around 7:00 «AM, and«was told that EPSTEIN was found unresponsive in his cell. | inguired about EPSTEIN'S cellmate and was surprised to hear || respond thatsEPS | worked a 4;00 7PM - 20:00 PM shift on August 9, 2019. | was relieved by Lieutenant a. who was assigned the 10 PM - 6 AM shift. | did not personally tell | that EPSTEIN required a cellmate at all times. He bélieved she was aware because he had informed his "EIN did not have a cellmate. Lieutenants @epeatedly, and instructed them to pass this message along and convey the information amongst themselves. FY did not hold a formal all-Liewtenant meeting regarding EPSTEIN, or send a staff email with the Warden's directive. He verbally instructed his Lieutenants on an informal and. individual basis, as many as possible with whom he had the opportunity. On Saturday morning, August 10, 2019, | was relieved early by ia. In the SHU, 30-minute rounds need to be completed consistently at nonuniform intervals within a 40-minute time frame. The purpose of these rounds is to ensure that good order is being maintained, there is no susp ivity, and all inmates are accounted for and responsive. 30- minute rounds are documented in OPE, which serves as an electronic logbook. After a round is physically done, the Correctional Officer can log SDNY_00007684 EFTA00126951

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FD-302a (Rev. 5-8-10) 9O0A-NY-3151227 Continuation of FD-302 of (U) Interview of fs ,On 08/12/2019 page 6 Of 6 HMMM bac concerns about the whereabouts of EPSTEIN'S cellmate. Some of his staff were under the impression that REYES was released from the ™@SHU, which || later confirmed was not true. The purpose of the 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM counts is to physically count and confirm each person in each cell. There were no entries« of scounts in TRUSCOPE the entire night. If technology is down, the Correctional Officers also have the option to document the count on a hardcopy form. Although there are no electronic records of counts, hardeopies.may have been retained. All inmate phone calls in the SHU are monitored ‘and inmates have limited access to phone calls. All calls should be recorded. | was not aware of any issues or complaints with EPSTEIN related to phone calls. On Saturday, August 10, 2019, | was told that EPSTEIN made a phone call at approximately 7:00 PM on the evening of Friday, August 9, 2019. It is uncommon to make an unrecorded phone jcall in the SHU, and | would advise against it because calls. should be surveilled. Inmates can make a recorded phone call in the Lievttenant'ssOffice, where it is documented in a monitored Logbook. In the SAU, «Correctional Officers are not permitted to give inmates phone calls,¢but a\Unmit Team Member or the Chaplain can take the inmate to the Lieutenants office to make a call. | is not briefed on phone calls in they SHU, generally. | wholeheartedly emphasized that he and his staff at MCC did their best to supervise, Safeguard and ensure the protection of EPSTEIN and all inmates effectively. His staff is aware of the seriousness of the investigation\into EPSTEIN'S death. SDNY_00007686 EFTA00126953