Illegal Activity
suspicious
Blackmail
possible
Date
March 202.
Document Type
report
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:44
Summary
This report details an investigation by the OIG into inaccurate inmate counts at MCC New York following Jeffrey Epstein's incarceration. The investigation found that Senior Officer Specialist 6 modified count slips and cleared an inaccurate count, violating BOP policy, and potentially acting under the authorization of a superior.
Metadata
- Subject
- Investigation and Review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Custody, Care, and Supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York
- Sender
- —
- Recipients
- —
- Document ID
- —
- Date
- March 202.
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- suspicious
- Description
- The document describes actions taken by Senior Officer Specialist 6 that appear to violate BOP policy, specifically related to the inaccurate inmate count.
- Categories
- Violation of BOP policy
- Content Type
- first_hand
Evidence:
- Senior Officer Specialist 6 admitted to modifying count slips and clearing an inaccurate count, which violates BOP policy and MCC New York SHU Post Orders.
Blackmail Indicators
- Likelihood
- possible
- Description
- The mention of needing authorization for "ghost counting" raises the possibility that Senior Officer Specialist 6 was pressured or directed to take actions that violated BOP policy.
Evidence:
- Senior Officer Specialist 6 stated he would not have done "ghost counting" without authorization from a superior, suggesting potential pressure or coercion to follow improper procedures.
Relationships 3
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Officer Specialist 6 | interview | OIG | Senior Officer Specialist 6 was interviewed by the OIG regarding the inmate count. |
| Senior Officer Specialist 6 | employee | MCC New York | Senior Officer Specialist 6 is an employee at MCC New York. |
| Inmate 4 | inmate | SHU | Inmate 4 was moved from the SHU to Receiving and Discharge. |
Notable Quotes 2
Senior Officer Specialist 6 explained that the action he took was known as "ghost counting," something he said he would not have done without authorization from the Operations Lieutenant or someone of a higher rank than himself.
Senior Officer Specialist 6 told the OIG that if he had made the notations at the time of the 10:00 p.m. count, he should not have cleared the count. Instead, he should have created a new master count sheet and requested that the SHU staff conduct a new count, provide a new count slip, and discard the inaccurate SHU count slip.
Red Flags 3
- Inaccurate inmate counts at MCC New York.
- Senior Officer Specialist 6 modifying count slips and clearing an inaccurate count.
- Potential authorization of "ghost counting" by an Operations Lieutenant or someone of higher rank.
Public Knowledge
- Context
- The death of Jeffrey Epstein and the circumstances surrounding it have been subject to intense public scrutiny and media coverage.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
Legal Compliance
- Violation of BOP policy and MCC New York SHU Post Orders by Senior Officer Specialist 6 for modifying count slips and clearing an inaccurate count.
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Legal matters/litigationEmployment/staffingAllegations/complaints
Organizations 3
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New YorkU.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
Locations 5
New York, New YorkSHU (Special Housing Unit)Receiving and Discharge Department9 South areaHealth Services Unit
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Investigative
- Purpose
- To investigate and review the Federal Bureau of Prisons' custody, care, and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York.
- Significance
- This document details the OIG's investigation into the inaccurate inmate counts at MCC New York, specifically focusing on the actions of Senior Officer Specialist 6 and the implications for the facility's procedures.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA00035946.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_8
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:44:37.649880
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ