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DOJ
Document DOJ-OGR-00023781
AI Analysis
Summary: The email discusses the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's funds after his death, with the staff attorney reaching out to his defense counsel to determine the correct procedure for releasing the funds to his next-of-kin. The prison's normal practice is to cut a check to the next-of-kin on file, but given the media attention to Epstein's will, they sought clarification. The inmate's account balance was $566.27.
Significance: This document reveals the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's funds after his death and the coordination between prison staff and his defense counsel, providing insight into the procedures followed by the prison authorities in such cases.
Key Topics:
Handling of deceased inmate Jeffrey Epstein's funds
Procedures for releasing funds to next-of-kin
Coordination between prison staff and defense counsel
Key People:
- Jeffrey Epstein - Deceased inmate
- (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) - Staff Attorney at MCC New York
- Licon-Vitale/Shirley V. Skipper-Scott Charisma Edge/James Petrucci Marti - Recipients of the email, likely prison staff
- Epstein's attorneys - Defense counsel for Jeffrey Epstein