Official Determination - Medical Examiner Rules Epstein Death Suicide

MEDICAL EXAMINER DETERMINATION Decedent: Jeffrey Edward Epstein Date of Death: August 10, 2019 Location: Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC), New York, NY OFFICIAL DETERMINATION: Cause of Death: Hanging Manner of Death: Suicide Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson made the determination following an autopsy performed on August 11, 2019. CIRCUMSTANCES: - Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 6:30 AM - He had been removed from suicide watch on July 29, 2019 - Both guards assigned to his unit had failed to conduct required checks - Surveillance cameras in the area malfunctioned SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATIONS: - DOJ Inspector General investigation into MCC procedures - FBI investigation into circumstances surrounding death - Two MCC guards charged with falsifying records (charges later dropped) - Multiple congressional inquiries The determination has been the subject of significant public debate and scrutiny. Source: NYC OCME / Court Records Available at: https://www.justice.gov/epstein