Two guards on duty the night of Epstein’s death later admitted to falsifying records at the time. According to the initial indictment against the two guards, on the night of Epstein’s suicide, both individuals repeatedly failed to complete the required prisoners check during their watch. On the day before he was found dead in his prison cell, Epstein was also allowed by prison staff to make an unmonitored phone call, despite prison policy requiring all phone calls to be monitored. Related Articles National Politics | JPMorgan reaches settlement with victims of Jeffrey EpsteinJPMorgan reaches settlement with victims of Jeffrey Epstein National Politics | Records show frantic aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein’s death The findings of systematic failure by the BOP are not uncommon. In August 2021, two years after Epstein’s death, the BOP announced it would close Metropolitan Correctional Center, citing the need to improve conditions in the facility.

Source: CNN June 27, 2023 17:21 UTC