Epstein Jail Oversights Exposed in DOJ Report

0:00On March 25, a new report from the Department of Justice Shed's light on serious lapses at the jail were Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide on August 10, 2019. He was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges at the Metropolitan Correction Center in New York when guards found him unresponsive in his cell. The document points to multiple failures by staff that allowed hazards to go unchecked. There's noted excess blankets, linens, and clothing in Epstein's cell, some ripped into makeshift nooses. Safety checks were skipped entirely, and the day before his death, his cellmate was transferred out with no replacement assigned. This left him alone, despite protocols calling for close monitoring. Guards Tobin Noel and Michael Thomas were supposed to conduct rounds, but falsified logs instead. They later discovered Epstein hanging from the top bunk during breakfast delivery. His body just inches off the floor. The oversights fueled widespread questions about jail operations. Both guards faced charges for conspiracy and falsifying records, calling themselves scapegoats

1:04for bigger systemic problems. Last year, a judge approved a deferred prosecution deal, letting them avoid conviction if they meet certain conditions. These revelations underscore persistent issues in federal prisons, prompting calls for better oversight to prevent future tragedies. I'm Corey, with the story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update. AI powered and always trending.