Re: Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update

Re: Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update From To Date 2019/07/27 09:55 Subject: Re: Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update Attachments: TEXT.htm Will.. » > > 7/27/2019 9A8 AM > » Thank you. When you assess him tomorrow, please let me know his status. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Ori inal message From: <■ Date: 7/27/19 9:46 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: Re: Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update > » " 07/27/201909:46 > » AW I saw him before his Legal visit. He seems stable and is now at his Legal visit. I'll be coming in tomorrow before his Legal visit to see him again. He complained about being dehydrated because he stated he cannot drink enough water because of limited bathroom breaks in Legal since he stated he sees his Attorney for about 12 hours. He also complained about having to go back up to SHU. Being anxious about it and not being able to sleep there because of the noise of inmates banging and screaming at night. >> > Good morning, You assessed inmate Epstein today? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message> 7/27/2019 9:41 AM > » From: I-12th. 7 /17 MCI aiut AKA trarr_nc•nm SONY_00016703 Page 10828 Pape 101 EFTA00138613 MM. %VIVI I Subject: Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update > » 07/27/2019 06:08 > > > Suicide Watch None Psych Observation 1. Epstein #76318-054 Thank you, SONY_00016704 Page 10829 Pace 102 EFTA00138614 Fwd: Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update From To Lenin° NeDiaye Date 2019/07/27 09:49 Subject: Fwd: Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update Attachments: TEXT.htm -FYI- Sad from my Writort Saimung Galaxy srmnphone ---1111,ncssa --- Front Date rrit To: Subject: Re: Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update >»Mit 07/27/2019 09:46 >>> AW saw him before his Legal visit. He seems stable and is now at his Legal visit. I'll be coming in tomorrow before his Legal visit to see him again. He complained about being dehydrated because he stated he cannot drink enough water because of limited bathroom breaks in Legal since he stated he 9 He also complained about having to go back up to SHU. Being anxious about it and not being able to sleep there because of the noise of inmates banging >» Good morning, You assessed inmate Epstein today? Sent from my Verinan, Sant;ung Galaxy sinanphone From: Dat : 7/27/19608 AN • To: Subject: Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update >»1==" 07/27/2019 06:08 >» Suicide Watch None Psych Observation I. Epstein 476318.054 Thank you. 7/27/20199:41 AM >» SONY_00016/05 Page 10833 EFTA00138615 EPSTEIN, Jeffrey, reg. no. 76318-054 From To Date 2019/07/30 07:48 Subject: EPSTEIN, Jeffrey, reg. no. 76318-054 Attachments: TEXT.htm Good morning all, The above inmate's attorneys have recently alleged he is not receiving cholesterol or back pain medication. Please see him for these and other complaints. Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 p• - t(646)836-7665 SDNY_00016706 Page 10836 EFTA00138616 Fwd: Re: New Wrden From To NYM/Executive Staff] Date 2019/11/01 10:07 Subject: Fwd: Re: New Wrden Attachments: TEXT.htm Another potential question for Wednesdi•elieve we are still usin staff and, if we have none who speak a particular language, a language line. Dr. and Commander can confirm. >>> < > 11/1/20199:51 AM >>> One other thing that you may be able to address (although this is more minor than the other issues): how does the prison deal with prisoners who rot speak English when they need to see a doctor? There is some interest in hearing what is going on with the Epstein suicide investigation, but I suspect that is something the Warden cannot discuss. See you Wednesday. Hon. Valerie Caproni United States District Judge Southern District of New York 40 Foley Square New York, NY 10007 From: To: Date: 11/01/2019 07:56 PM Subject: Re: New Wrden Good morning Your Honor, My apologies, but I was out of the office unexpectedly yesterday due to a family emergency. Warden Petrucci and I will be in attendance at the CJAB next week. He indicates he will be addressing the issues that have delayed the attorney visiting study, to include those related to the union. He will also update the Court on the female unit at MCC. Please let us know if you need anything else. SDNY_00016707 Page 10840 Page 105 EFTA00138617 Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 p• f. (646)836-7665 >> > < > 10/31/2019 10:39 AM >>> Will you- new warden be able to attend the CJAB meeting next week? Will you be attending? If so, would you like to give a brief explanation of the union issues associated with the attorney waiting times study? Hon. Valerie Caproni United States District Judge Southern District of New York 40 Foley Square New York, NY 10007 SDNY_0001 6708 Page 10841 Page 106 EFTA00138618 Re: Draft language From To Date 2019/08/12 06:27 Subject: Re: Draft language Attachments: TEXT.htm can help if needed too. Soil from my Voizon. Samsung Galaxy mortphonc From: Dat • 8/ 1/19 6111 AM GMT-0 •00 To: < > Subject: Re: Draft language >» 08/12/201906:01 >>> Will Sem from my Vttizon. Samsung Galaxy smoriphunc O11 "nal messa -- From: Date: 8/12/19 5:31 AM GMT-05:00 To: Subject: Fwd: Draft language >» 08/12/2019 05:31 >>> In addition to details on those two staff, please pull total staffing info, number vacancies, AWOL, long term leave. etc. Also, status of curr • Sou from my %tot ton. Sam ung Galaxy mnortphoro: messa From: Date: 8/11/19 11:12 PM GMT-05:00 To: Cc: Subject: RE: Draft language (CAGY' 08/11/2019 23:12 >>> Thanks. This is helpful. We can talk tomorrow about the timing. It will also be helpful to get some information about staffing at MCC I've seen additional press reports trying to link the staffing shortages. overtime and Thanks. From: To: Cc: tat II, 20 • Sen • Subject: Draft language as discussed, several options arc below. Please note that we should discuss timing of all this. 1 will need to ensure staff are notified first, and I shout Preferred: Today<calendarT5:Today>, the Bureau of Prisons placed two staff who work in MCC NY on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigat A more detailed version of above could read: Today<calendanT5:Today>, the Bureau of Prisons placed on administrative leave the two staff who worked in the Special Housing Unit at MCC NY pen SDNY_00016709 Page 10853 EFTA00138619 It a ultra stall member is aaaea enner version can tie changed to reaa -tture. If the warden is added, the following is proposed: The Bureau of Prisons also temporarily reassigned the MCC NY Warden to the Northeast Regional Office pending the outcome of the investigation. FCI While I prefer not to slate the wardcn's name in this release, if you decide it needs to be added, his name is Sent from my Verizon. Samsung Galaxy smartphone SONY_00016/10 Page 10854 EFTA00138620 Fwd: MEDIA REQUEST: Epstein & conditions at MCC From NYM/Exec Assistant— To Date 2019/08/13 12:21 Subject: Fwd: MEDIA REQUEST: Epstein & conditions at MCC Attachments: TEXT.htm Mike, This is concerning as this media venue is the one that has been relentless with BRO and MCC in the past. • >>> Aviva Stahl < Hi there, > 8/13/201912:05 PM >>> writing a piece for the site Gothamist about conditions at MCC. See allegations below, compiled from defense attorneys, current prisoners and their loved ones. Please send comment ASAP if you would like to respond. Regards Aviva Stahl — that some cells in the facility are covered in mold — that some cells in the facility have separate spouts for hot and cold water, making it impossible for prisoners to take showers at a reasonable temperature — that prisoners at MCC are treated with disdain. They "be lucky if they were treated like dirt under somebody else's shoe, but they're not even treated that well," said one lawyer — that overcrowding, understaffing and underresourcing are grave problems at the facility ("whether its people who are suicidal, people who need medical care, people who need psychiatric care, people who need spiritual guidance or religious accommodation, people who need programming, so they don't just get warehoused there - all of that is lacking.") — that in the spring of 2019, toilets on the women's floor at MCC flooded, and the women were forced to clean up the feces themselves Follow me on Twitter @stahlidarity. Check out my writing portfolio at stahlidarity come and/or get regular updates from me about my work by signing up here. SDNY_00016711 Page 10857 EFTA00138621 Fwd: Draft language From To Date 2019 OS 1205:31 Subject: fwd. Draft langumy Attachments: II>: Limn In addition to details on those two staff. please pull total staffing info, number vacancies. AWOL, long term leave. etc. Also, status of curr Scm from my licrizon. Samsung Galaxy srmnplIon: Orivinal message From: Dat • tU 1119 11:12 PM MT-05:00 To: Cc: Subject: RE: Draft language >>> (OAG)' 08/11/2019 23:12 >» Thanks. This is helpful. We can talk tomorrow about the timing. It will also be helpful to get some information about staffing at MCC I've seen additional press reports hying to link the staffing shortages, overtime and Thanks, From: &mit\ ot 11,20 99: PM To: OAG Cc: Subject: Draft language as discussed. several options arc below. Please note that we should discuss timing of all this. I will need to ensure staff are notified first. and I shout Preferred: Today<calendanT5:Today>, the Bureau of Prisons placed two staff who work in MCC NY on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigat A more detailed version of above could read: Today<calendar.T5:Today>, the Bureau of Prisons placed on administrative leave the two staff who worked in the Special Housing Unit at MCC NY pen If a third staff member is added either version can be changed to read "three." If the warden is added, the following is proposed: The Bureau of Prisons also temporarily reassigned the MCC NY Warden to the Northeast Regional Office pending the outcome of the investigation. FC1 While I prefer not to state the warden's name in this release, if you decide it needs to be added. his name is • Sent from my Verizon. Samsung Galaxy snsanphone SDNY_00016712 Page 11005 Pane 110 EFTA00138622 Hello, I am here and will be able to provide any information you need. Warden N'Diaye is on annual leave this week and I am acting on his behalf. I did provide all the information that we have to on July 24, 2019, who passed on the information to her superiors. Thanks. Associate Warden MCC New York 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: 646-836-6452 Black Berry: > » 7/25/201912:25 PM » > Hi I contacted Associate Warden who is cc'd on this email, and she will be able to provide any information that you need. If you need anything else, please let me know. H. MM, Jr. Acting SDAD/CPD Federal Bureau of Prisons 320 1st St. NW, HOLC Bldg. 545 Washin ton, DC 20534 Office: > » ' (USMS)" < > 7/25/201911:33 AM > » Hi DAD There has been an incident with a high profile prisoner (Jeffrey Epstein) at MCC New York. We are trying to get some basic information about the incident and are having a hard time getting any information out of the facility. Is there someone we could speak to and get the basic information? The USM and Chief for our S/New York office are having no luck with the Warden and Assistant Warden. SDNY_00016713 Page 11009 PaQe EFTA00138623 Re: Inmate Epstein #76318-054 (Psych Observation) From To Date 2019/07/29 09:43 Subject: Re: Inmate Epstein #76318-054 (Psych Observation) Attachments: TEXT.htin He was still left in the same cell with a broken toilet. Please move him to the cell next door when he returns from legal as the toilet still does not work. Psy.D. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Fax: (646) 836-7712 E-mail: ).» 7/28/2019 9:43 AM > » The toilet may not be correctly working in cell #4 in the Psych Observation area. When he returns from Attorney Conference, please move him into a different cell. Thank you, SONY_00016714 Page 11040 Page 112 EFTA00138624 Re: Fwd: I/M Epstein #76318-054 From • Date 2019/07/24 07:54 Subject: Re: Fwd: 1/M Epstein #76318-054 Attachments: TEXT.htin send it to her Psy.D. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Fax: (646) 836-7712 E-mail: > » 7/24/2019 7:51 AM > » Will take care of this? Since she saw him for the SRA yesterday, closest to the incident? Seems more relevant for her than I.■ you agree? >>> 7/24/2019 7:37 AM >>> Psy.D. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Fax: (646) 836-7712 E-mail: SONY_00016715 Page 11046 Page 113 EFTA00138625 Fwd: UM Epstein #76318-054 From Date 2019/07/24 07:37 Subject: Fwd: 1/M Epstein #76318-054 Attachments: TEXT.htm, I/M Epstein #76318-054 Psy.D. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Fax: (646) 836-7712 E-mail: SDNY_00016716 Page 11050 Pace 114 EFTA00138626 IINI Epstein #76318-054 From To Date 2019/07/23 22:17 Subject: 1/M Epstein #76318-054 Attachments: TEXT.htm The purpose of this email is to inquire as to whether or not inmate Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 is mentally capable of proceeding with the disciplinary process. Thanks in advance. SONY_00016717 Page 11054 Pace 115 EFTA00138627 Fwd: Inmate Epstein #76318-054 (Suicide Watch) From To Date 2019/07/23 10:56 Subject: Fwd: Inmate Epstein #76318-054 (Suicide Watch) Attachments: TEXT.htm, Inmate Epstein #76318-054 (Suicide Watch) Here you go.... sorry, I was in the middle of a crazy task! Psy.D. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York New York 10007 Office: Fax (646) 836-7712 E-mail: SDNY_00016718 Page 11058 Paw 116 EFTA00138628 Inmate Epstein #76318-054 (Suicide Watch) From To Date 2019/07/23 08:56 Subject: Inmate Epstein #76318-054 (Suicide Watch) Attachments: TEXT.htm The Inmate Companion called and said that inmate Epstein wants to call his Attorney. SONY_00016719 Page 11062 EFTA00138629 RE: MCC conditions From • Date 2019/08/30 13:49 Subject: RE: MCC conditions Attachments: TEXT.htm, Mime.822 Thanks very much. Talk at 2pm. Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New Yorb NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket < Sent: Friday, August 30, 2019 1:47 PM To: Cc: ricco >; MichaelBachrach ( Subject: Re: MCC conditions 1-800-977-8002 Participants Code - Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Epstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 1:26 PM, > wrote: I'm available at 2pm. Would you be able to circulate a call in number, please, Bruce? SDNY_00016720 Page 11127 Pace 118 EFTA00138630 Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New York, NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Friday, August 30, 20191:25 PM To: Cc: Leisenring Subject: Re: MCC conditions we have a time for the call and perhaps a call in number? Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - 0 (516) 287 7230 - M Barket bacon On Aug 30, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Good morning all, Would 2 or 2:30 work? > wrote: I am running around this morning, have a meeting at 1, and am leaving at 3. Thanks, >» ' 8/29/2019 7:54 PM >» Received. discuss? Thanks, >; Aida would you all be free for a call tomorrow afternoon to SDNY_00016721 Page 11128 Pace 119 EFTA00138631 Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of Ncw York New York, NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:25 PM To: Cc: (USANYS) Subject: MCC conditions >; Aida Leisenring >; tonyricco ( • Michael Bachrach I am writing as I have been asked to update everyone on the continuing problems at the facility. Mr. Tartaglione has not has books swapped out since was kind enough to it himself on August 15th. His radio has needed batteries for several days. The guards simply refuse to provide him with the batteries and new books he believes are in his property. Several guards have been making comments to him such as "You're threatening our lives" and "Give the big mouth his try" and similar remarks aimed at intimidating him and conveying to him their displeasure with his complaints. As for visiting I arrived on Sunday and waited nearly 50 minutes because there was not staff in the lobby to process legal visits. I was able to see my client by 9;10, but I couldn't stay through the count so I had to leave before 9:30. I know I did not make an appointment but the issue wasn't a free room, but adequate staffing in the lobby. Yesterday I was able to see my client at 5:00 as scheduled. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P1 (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, olease notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately deletesbist_00018722 Page 11129 Pace 120 EFTA00138632 Subject: RE: MCC conditions Sent: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:48:51 +0000 Thanks very much. Talk at 2pm. Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New York, NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Frida Au: ust 30, 2019 1:47 PM To: Cc: >; Aida Leisenrin: < >; Subject: Re: MCC conditions 1-800-977-8002 Participants Code - Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Epstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 1:26 PM, >; tonyricco >; MichaelBachrach wrote: I'm available at 2pm. Would you be able to circulate a call in number, please, Bruce? Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York Ne,A York. NI 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Friday, August 30, 2019 1:25 PM SDNV_00016723 Page 121 EFTA00138633 To: Cc: Subject: Re: MCC conditions >>>" >; Aida Leisenrm < >; MIwe have a time for the call and perhaps a call in number? Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Epstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Good morning all. > wrote: >; tonyricco >; MichaelBachrach Would 2 or 2:30 work? 1 am running around this morning, have a meeting at 1, and am leaving at 3. Thanks, )11 c > 8/29/2019 7:54 PM >» Received. would you all be free for a call tomorrow afternoon to discuss? Thanks, Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New York. NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:25 PM To: >; Subject: MCC conditions Michael Bachrach ( I am writing as I have been asked to update everyone on the continuing problems at the facility. SDNY_00016724 Mr. Tartaglione has not has books swapped out since was kind enough to it himself on August Page 122 EFTA00138634 15th. His radio has needed batteries for several days. The guards simply refuse to provide him with the batteries and new books he believes are in his property. Several guards have been making comments to him such as "You're threatening our lives" and "Give the big mouth his try" and similar remarks aimed at intimidating him and conveying to him their displeasure with his complaints. As for visiting I arrived on Sunday and waited nearly 50 minutes because there was not staff in the lobby to process legal visits. I was able to see my client by 9;10, but I couldn't stay through the count so I had to leave before 9:30. I know I did not make an appointment but the issue wasn't a free room, but adequate staffing in the lobby. Yesterday I was able to see my client at 5:00 as scheduled. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 (P1 (516) 745 1245 (F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments SON1100016725 Page 123 EFTA00138635 RE: MCC conditions From • Date 2019/08/30 14:06 Subject: RE: MCC conditions Attachments: TEXT.htm, Mime.822 M, we are all on the conference line—would you be able to join us? From: Bruce Barket < Sent: Frida Au ust 30, 2019 1:47 PM 1-800-977-8002 Participants Code - Subject: Re: MCC conditions Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket EpiteinsoM On Aug 30, 2019, at 1:26 PM, < > wrote: I'm available at 2pm. Would you be able to circulate a call in number, please, Bruce? Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New York, NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket < SDNY_00016726 Page 11138 Pape 124 EFTA00138636 sent: a-may, August su, tu.w .vin YM To: Cc: Leisenring Subject: Re: MCC conditions >; MichaelBachrach we have a time for the call and perhaps a call in number? Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket fistPin rnm On Aug 30, 2019, at 10:30 AM, > wrote: Good morning all, Would 2 or 2:30 work? I am running around this morning, have a meeting at I, and am leaving at 3. Thanks, >>> ' 8/29/2019 7:54 PM >>> Received. discuss? Thanks, >; Aida ' <Maurene.Comey@usdoj gov> would you all be free for a call tomorrow afternoon to Corey Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New York, NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket [ant• Thu ircrinv Ai Knott 74:1 7f 14 S•7S PM SONY_00016727 Page 11139 Pax 125 EFTA00138637 •00.••••• •••••1,..,1•••••, ••••••••••• ••••••••• U IVO To: Cc: Subject: MCC conditions >; Aida Leisenring >; tonyricco ( Michael Bachrach I am writing as I have been asked to update everyone on the continuing problems at the facility. Mr. Tartaglione has not has books swapped out since was kind enough to • it himself on August 15th. His radio has needed batteries for several days. The guards simply refuse to provide him with the batteries and new books he believes are in his property. Several guards have been making comments to him such as "You're threatening our lives" and "Give the big mouth his try" and similar remarks aimed at intimidating him and conveying to him their displeasure with his complaints. As for visiting I arrived on Sunday and waited nearly 50 minutes because there was not staff in the lobby to process legal visits. I was able to see my client by 9;10, but I couldn't stay through the count so I had to leave before 9:30. I know I did not make an appointment but the issue wasn't a free room, but adequate staffing in the lobby. Yesterday I was able to see my client at 5:00 as scheduled. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P1 (516) 745 1245 [F) www.barketepstein.com This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments SONC00016728 Page 11140 Pace 126 EFTA00138638 Subject: RE: MCC conditions Sent: Fri. 30 Aug 2019 18:02:43 +0000 MI, we are all on the conference line—would you be able to join us? From: Bruce Barket < Sent: Frida Au st 30 2019 1:47 PM To: Cc: >; Aida Leisenrin >; Subject: Re: MCC conditions 1-800-977-8002 Participants Code - Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Epstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 1:26 PM, ; tonyricco >; MichaelBachrach ( wrote: I'm available at 2pm. Would you be able to circulate a call in number, please, Bruce? Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New York. NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Frida , Au ust 30, 2019 1:25 PM To: Cc: >; Aida Leisenrin: < <MCom Subject: Re: MCC conditions we have a time for the call and perhaps a call in number? usa do ov>; tonyricco >; MichaelBachrach Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road SDNY_00016729 Page 127 EFTA00138639 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - 0 (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Epstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Good morning all, > wrote: Would 2 or 2:30 work? I am running around this morning, have a meeting at 1, and am leaving at 3. Thanks, >» " 8/29/2019 7:54 PM >» Received. , would you all be free for a call tomorrow afternoon to discuss? Thanks Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New York. NY 10007 usdo.. ov From: Bruce Barket < Sent: Thursda August 29, 2019 5:25 PM To: Cc: Michael Bachrach Subject: MCC conditions I am writing as I have been asked to update everyone on the continuing problems at the facility. Mr. Tartaglione has not has books swapped out since was kind enough to. it himself on August 15th. His radio has needed batteries for several days. The guards simply refuse to provide him with the batteries and new books he believes are in his property. Several guards have been making comments to him such as "You're threatening our lives" and "Give the big mouth his try" and similar remarks aimed at intimidating him and conveying to him their displeasure with his complaints. As for visiting I arrived on Sunday and waited nearly 50 minutes because there was not staff in the lobby to process legal visits. I was able to see my client by 9;10, but I couldn't stay through the count so I had to leave before 9:30. I know I did not make an appointment but the issue wasn't a free room, but adequate staffing in the lobby. Yesterday I was able to see my client at 5:00 as scheduled. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP SDNY_00016730 Page 128 EFTA00138640 Re: MCC conditions From Bruce Barket • Date 2019/08/30 13:47 Subject: Re: MCC conditions Attachments: TEXT.htm, Mime.822 1-800-977-8002 Participants Code - Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Epstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 1:26 PM, wrote: la€`"m available at 2pm. Would you be able to circulate a call in number, please, Bruce? Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York I St. Andrewa€T"'s Plaza New York, NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket >• MichaelBachrach Subject: Re: MCC conditions SDNV_00016731 Page 11148 Pax 129 EFTA00138641 we have a time for the call and perhaps a call in number? Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Eostein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Good morning all, > wrote: Would 2 or 2:30 work? I am running around this morning, have a meeting at I, and am leaving at 3. Thanks, >>>' 8/29/2019 7:54 PM >>> Received. would you all be free for a call tomorrow afternoon to discuss? Thanks, Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York 1 St. Andrewie's Plaza New York. NY 10007 MIL usdoj.gov From: Bruce Barket Sent: Thursda August 29, 2019 5:25 PM To: Cc: >; Aida Leisenring >• ton ricco • Michael Bachrach Subject: MCC conditions SDNY_00016732 Page 11149 Pape 130 EFTA00138642 I am writing as I have been asked to update everyone on the continuing problems at the facility. Mr. Tartaglione has not has books swapped out since was kind enough to. it himself on August 15th. His radio has needed batteries for several days. The guards simply refuse to provide him with the batteries and new books he believes are in his property. Several guards have been making comments to him such as a€ceYoua€'"re threatening our livesa€ and a"€ceGive the big mouth his trya€ and similar remarks aimed at intimidating him and conveying to him their displeasure with his complaints. As for visiting I arrived on Sunday and waited nearly 50 minutes because there was not staff in the lobby to process legal visits. I was able to see my client by 9;10, but I couldna€'"'t stay through the count so I had to leave before 9:30. I know I did not make an appointment but the issue wasna€'"t a free room, but adequate staffing in the lobby. Yesterday I was able to see my client at 5:00 as scheduled. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P1 (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments SONY_00016733 Page 11150 Page 131 EFTA00138643 From: To: n ri ch (USANYS)' Subject: Re: MCC conditions Sent: Fri. 30 Aug 2019 17:46:59 +0000 1-800-977-8002 Participants Code - Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Epstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 1:26 PM, I'm available at 2pm. Would you be able to circulate a call in number, please, Bruce? Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New York. NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Frida , Au: ust 30, 2019 1:25 PM To: Cc: >; Aida <[email protected]> Subject: Re: MCC conditions Leisenrin In we have a time for the call and perhaps a call in number? Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - 0 (516) 287 7230 - M > wrote: tonyricco >; MichaelBachrach (USANYS) Barket Epstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 10:30 AM, wrote: SDNY_00016734 Page 132 EFTA00138644 Good morning all, Would 2 or 2:30 work? I am running around this morning, have a meeting at I. and am leaving at 3. Thanks, >» " < > 8/29/2019 7:54 PM >>> Received. would you all be free for a call tomorrow afternoon to discuss? Thanks, Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York New York, NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Thursda August 29, 2019 5:25 PM To: Cc: Michael Bachrach Subject: MCC conditions I am writing as I have been asked to update everyone on the continuing problems at the facility. Mr. Tartaglione has not has books swapped out since was kind enough to it himself on August 151h. His radio has needed batteries for several days. The guards simply refuse to provide him with the batteries and new books he believes are in his property. Several guards have been making comments to him such as "You're threatening our lives" and "Give the big mouth his try" and similar remarks aimed at intimidating him and conveying to him their displeasure with his complaints. As for visiting I arrived on Sunday and waited nearly 50 minutes because there was not staff in the lobby to process legal visits. I was able to see my client by 9;10, but I couldn't stay through the count so I had to leave before 9:30. I know I did not make an appointment but the issue wasn't a free room, but adequate staffing in the lobby. Yesterday I was able to see my client at 5:00 as scheduled. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 (P) (516) 745 1245 (Fl SDNY_00016735 Page 133 EFTA00138645 RE: update on social visit? From To Date Subject: Attachments: Bruce Barket 2019/08/29 17:18 RE: update on social visit? TEXT.htin, Mime.822 I am sorry, but that won't be sufficient. We had a conversation with back and they told us that, in light of the particular needs for preparation for a capital case, MCC would permit periodic social visits as needed. I did not raise this issue with the court because of what we were told. Perhaps I misunderstood. and a few weeks Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P1 (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments From: Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:03 PM To: Bruce Barket Cc: r Subject: RE: update on social visit? Hi Bruce, After some discussion, MCC's administrators are prepared to offer your client a social phone call with his parents, which would be outside the normal phone schedule provided to inmates in Special Housing. If you fell that would be inadequate, please advise and and I will take the issue back to our administrator& arm( ou, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 p: f: 646-836-7665 SONY_00016736 Page 11158 Pace 134 EFTA00138646 >> > 8/28/2019 4:23 PM > » Hi Bruce, Our Exec staff are still discussing it. I should hopefully have an answer for you by tomorrow. In the meantime, can you give me any information about the "critical stage" in the case? I don't want to know anything that would violate privilege, but something very general (e.g. a plea is on the table, a cooperation agreement is on the table, etc.) might help our Exec staff evaluate the request. Thanks, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 p: f: 646-836-7665 > » Bruce Barket < > 8/28/2019 3:40 PM > » Is there any update on a visit with his parents this week? Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P] (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments From: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 8:31 AM To: Cc: Subject: Re: meeting with Tartaglione No problem - I'll pull him down before the count. Thanks, SDNY_00016737 Page 11159 Pace 135 EFTA00138647 Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 p: f: 646-836-7665 > » Bruce Barket < > 8/28/2019 8:28 AM > » I know it is late notice but I am hoping to see Nick tonight at 5:00. Thank you Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kea ron Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 (PI (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments SONY_00016738 Page 11160 Pace 136 EFTA00138648 From: Bruce Bar et To: Cc: Subject: RE: update on social visit? Sent: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 21:15:56 +0000 I am sorry, but that won't be sufficient. We had a conversation with and a few weeks back and they told us that, in light of the particular needs for preparation for a capital case, MCC would permit periodic social visits as needed. I did not raise this issue with the court because of what we were told. Perhaps I misunderstood. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P] (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments From: Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:03 PM To: Bruce Barket Cc: Subject: RE: update on social visit? Hi Bruce, After some discussion, MCC's administrators are prepared to offer your client a social phone call with his parents, which would be outside the normal phone schedule provided to inmates in Special Housing. If you fell that would be inadequate, please advise and and I will take the issue back to our administrators. Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 p: f: 646-836-7665 8/28/2019 4:23 PM > » Hi Bruce, Our Exec staff are still discussing it. I should hopefully have an answer for you by tomorrow. In the meantime, can you give me any information about the "critical stage" in the case? I don't want to know anything that would violate privilege, but something very general (e.g. a plea is on the table, a cooperation agreement is on the table, etc.) might help our Exec staff evaluate the request. Thanks, SON\100016739 Page 137 EFTA00138649 Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 P: f: 646-836-7665 >> > Bruce Barket < > 8/28/2019 3:40 PM >>> Is there any update on a visit with his parents this week? Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 WI (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments From: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 8:31 AM To: Bruce Barket Cc: Subject: Re: meeting with Tartaglione No problem - I'll pull him down before the count. Thanks, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 p: f: 646-836-7665 >> > Bruce Barket < > 8/28/2019 8:28 AM > » I know it is late notice but I am hoping to see Nick tonight at 5:00. Thank you Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 (In (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidengritiPPR iaear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or Page 138 EFTA00138650 RE: update on social visit? From To Date Subject: Attachments: Hi Bruce, Bruce BarketS 2019/08/30 11:00 RE: update on social visit? TEXT.htm I will bring it back up to MCC administrators and get back to you. We should be able to accommodate it, but it would have to be on the normal SHU visiting day. I will get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks, > » Bruce Barket < > 8/29/2019 5:15 PM > » I am sorry, but that won't be sufficient. We had a conversation with and a few weeks back and they told us that, in light of the particular needs for preparation for a capital case, MCC would permit periodic social visits as needed. I did not raise this issue with the court because of what we were told. Perhaps I misunderstood. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P] (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments From: Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:03 PM To: [aruce._6_,n_e_t_ic Cc: Subject: RE: update on social visit? Hi Bruce, After some discussion, MCC's administrators are prepared to offer your client a social phone call with his parents, which would be outside the normal phone schedule provided to inmates in Special Housing. If you fell that would be inadequate, please advise and and I will take the issue back to our administrators. SDNY_00016741 Page 11168 Parse 139 EFTA00138651 Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 p: f: 646-836-7665 >» Hi Bruce, 8/28/20194:23 PM >>> Our Exec staff are still discussing it. I should hopefully have an answer for you by tomorrow. In the meantime, can you give me any information about the "critical stage" in the case? I don't want to know anything that would violate privilege, but something very general (e.g. a plea is on the table, a cooperation agreement is on the table, etc) might help our Exec staff evaluate the request. Thanks, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York NY 10007 p: - f.646-836-7665 > » Bruce Barket < > 8/28/2019 3:40 PM > » Is there any update on a visit with his parents this week? Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 WI (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments From: con+. IMAAnAerlaw As tni te+ •)A lnio 0.11 AM SCIAIY_00016742 Page 11169 Pape 130 EFTA00138652 VIUL“.JI natIC,J y, nuytnii. 6V, 6V1JVNl II-I To: Bruce Barket Cc: Subject: Re: meeting with Tartaglione No problem - I'll pull him down before the count. Thanks, Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 p: f: 646-836-7665 > » Bruce Barket < > 8/28/2019 8:28 AM > » I know it is late notice but I am hoping to see Nick tonight at 5:00. Thank you Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 IPI (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments SONY_00016743 Page 11170 Pape 141 EFTA00138653 Re: MCC conditions From Bruce Barket To Date 2019/08/30 13:47 Subject: Re: MCC conditions Attachments: TEXT.htm, Mime.822 I think so. Give me a moment Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country mad Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Fpstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 1:26 PM, wrote: la€'"m available at 2pm. Would you be able to circulate a call in number, please, Bruce? Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York I St. Andrewa€Thts Plaza New York, NY 10007 ) • From: Bruce Barket Sent: Frida Au st 30, 2019 1:25 PM To: Cc: > >; Aida Leisenrin Subject: Re: MCC conditions ■ we have a time for the call and perhaps a call in number? Bruce Barket SDNY_00016744 Page 11174 Pace 142 EFTA00138654 Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & Lo I urco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 - O (516) 287 7230 - M Barket Epstein.com On Aug 30, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Good morning all, > wrote: Would 2 or 2:30 work? I am running around this morning, have a meeting at 1, and am leaving at 3. Thanks, >>> ' 8/29/2019 7:54 PM >» Received. discuss? Thanks, would you all be free for a call tomorrow afternoon to Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York I St. Andrewa€T"'s Plaza New York, NY 10007 From: Bruce Barket Sent: Thursda August 29, 2019 5:25 PM To: Cc: <MComeyPusa.doj.gov>; >; Aida Leisenring >; ton ricco Michael Bachrach ) Subject: MCC conditions I am writing as I have been asked to update everyone on the continuing problems at the facility. SONY_00016745 Page 11175 Paie 143 EFTA00138655 Mr. Tartaglione has not has books swapped out since was kind enough to it himself on August 15th. His radio has needed batteries for several days. The guards simply refuse to provide him with the batteries and new books he believes are in his property. Several guards have been making comments to him such as a€ceYoua€'"re threatening our livesa€ and a€ceGive the big mouth his trya€ and similar remarks aimed at intimidating him and conveying to him their displeasure with his complaints. As for visiting I arrived on Sunday and waited nearly 50 minutes because there was not staff in the lobby to process legal visits. I was able to see my client by 9;10, but I couldna€'"t stay through the count so I had to leave before 9:30. I know I did not make an appointment but the issue wasna€'"t a free room, but adequate staffing in the lobby. Yesterday I was able to see my client at 5:00 as scheduled. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 745 1500 [P1 (516) 745 1245 [F] This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments SONY_00016746 Page 11176 Page 144 EFTA00138656 Subject: Re: MCC