Chapter 2, Part 1 of the OIG report into Jeffrey Epstein’s death focuses on his initial detention and intake procedures at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York following his arrest on July 6, 2019. The report highlights significant failures in classification, supervision, and mental health assessments, noting that Epstein was initially placed in general population despite being a high-profile inmate facing serious federal charges. After concerns were raised about his safety and the risk of extortion, he was transferred to the Special Housing Unit (SHU), where additional lapses in protocol occurred. The chapter details how MCC officials failed to follow standard procedures for high-risk detainees, including properly documenting Epstein’s mental health evaluations and conducting required welfare checks. Despite being flagged as a suicide risk following a reported attempt on July 23, 2019, Epstein was removed from suicide watch within 24 hours, based on questionable psychiatric evaluations. The lack of clear communication among MCC staff, inadequate staffing, and disregard for established policies created an environment where Epstein’s well-being was poorly monitored, setting the stage for the critical lapses that would lead to his death weeks later.

Chapter 2, Part 2 of the OIG report into Jeffrey Epstein’s death examines the events following his alleged suicide attempt on July 23, 2019, and the failures in response and supervision at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC). After being found semi-conscious with marks on his neck, Epstein was briefly placed on suicide watch, but within 24 hours, he was downgraded to psychological observation without a comprehensive mental health evaluation. The report highlights serious lapses in communication and documentation, with MCC staff failing to properly log observations, missing required mental health follow-ups, and ignoring warnings from other inmates that Epstein was distressed. Instead of being assigned a cellmate for added supervision, as per policy, Epstein was left alone in his cell on multiple occasions, further increasing his vulnerability. The chapter also outlines bureaucratic mismanagement, including delays in updating records, failure to relay crucial mental health concerns, and staffing shortages that contributed to the overall breakdown in Epstein’s supervision in the weeks leading up to his death.


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