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DOJ
Document DOJ-OGR-00025015
AI Analysis
Summary: On July 8, 2019, the Chief Psychologist at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (NYM) conducted a suicide risk assessment on Jeffrey Epstein due to his high-profile case and potential bad news from court proceedings. The psychologist consulted with Central Office and instructed staff to notify the psychology department upon Epstein's return from court and to place him on a watch status if necessary. The assessment was completed before Epstein's return from court.
Significance: This document reveals that the Bureau of Prisons was aware of Jeffrey Epstein's high risk for suicidality and took specific precautions, including notifying staff to watch him upon his return from court.
Key Topics:
Suicide risk assessment
Jeffrey Epstein's detention
Bureau of Prisons protocol
Key People:
- Jeffrey Edward Epstein - Inmate being assessed for suicide risk
- [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] - Chief Psychologist who conducted the assessment and consultation