Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC New York)

Sixth data set containing materials from the DOJ Office of Inspector General investigation into Epstein's death and the conditions at MCC New York. The OIG investigated staffing shortages, security camera failures, falsified records, and systemic failures that allowed Epstein to die in custody. The investigation contributed to the facility's closure in 2021.

Fifth data set containing records from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10, 2019. Included MCC surveillance footage logs (though not the footage itself), guard schedules, incident reports, medical examiner communications, and the FBI's investigation into the two guards charged with falsifying records.

Second data set in the DOJ's EFTA disclosure, released alongside Data Set 1. Contained additional FBI investigation materials, internal DOJ memoranda, and prosecution files from the Southern District of Florida and Southern District of New York Epstein cases. Included materials from the investigation into Epstein's death at MCC.

Deposition transcript of former Attorney General William Barr before the House Oversight Committee. Barr was questioned about the DOJ's handling of Epstein's case during his tenure, the circumstances of Epstein's death at MCC New York, and any investigations into co-conspirators that were conducted or declined under his leadership.

FOIA-released documents related to incidents at the Metropolitan Correctional Center during Epstein's detention. Included reports of Epstein's July 23, 2019 injuries (found semi-conscious with marks on his neck), his subsequent removal from and return to suicide watch, and the August 10, 2019 death. Staff shortage documentation was also included.

Federal charges against MCC New York corrections officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas for falsifying prison records on the night of Epstein's death. The officers were charged with conspiracy and making false records. They admitted to failing to conduct required rounds and to falsifying log entries. The charges were later resolved through a deferred prosecution agreement requiring community service.

Following Epstein's death on August 10, 2019, at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, the government filed a nolle prosequi formally dismissing the criminal charges. The court entered the order on August 29, 2019, ending the criminal prosecution. The government noted that the investigation into co-conspirators would continue.

The New York City Chief Medical Examiner Barbara Sampson ruled Epstein's death a suicide by hanging. The determination was made after a thorough forensic examination. The ruling was later questioned by forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden, retained by Epstein's brother Mark, who stated that evidence was more consistent with homicidal strangulation, though this view was not adopted by official investigators.

FBI interview summaries from the investigation into Epstein's death at MCC New York. Agents interviewed MCC staff, guards Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (who were later charged with falsifying records), medical personnel, and other inmates. The investigation found that guards had falsified logs claiming they conducted required checks while actually sleeping and browsing the internet.