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July 8, 2019 According to court records, Epstein is arraigned in federal court and enters a plea of not guilty to all charges. The court sets a detention hearing for July 15, 2019. MCC New York staff conducts a routine intake screening of Epstein, the records of which indicate that Epstein denies a history of any mental health problems. After the Chief Psychologist consults with the National Suicide Prevention Coordinator from BOP’s Central Office, the Psychology Department conducts a further evaluation of Epstein after his return from court. Records show that Epstein denies any suicidal thoughts but was placed on psychological observation due to the presence of risk factors (high-profile case, nature of the charges, pre-trial status, and ongoing proceedings). July 9, 2019 The Psychology Department administers a formal, in-person suicide risk assessment for Epstein. The Psychology Department continues psychological observation for another day pending a suitable housing placement. July 10, 2019 The Psychology Department removes Epstein from psychological observation and returns him to the SHU with a recommendation that he have a cellmate. Epstein is housed with another inmate (Inmate 1). July 11, 2019 An MCC New York psychologist meets with Epstein briefly and recommends follow-up visit to occur the next week. July 15, 2019 According to court records, Epstein appears in court for his detention hearing. July 16, 2019 At Epstein’s request, an MCC New York psychologist meets with him during a legal visit. July 18, 2019 According to court records, Epstein appears in court for a ruling on the issue of detention. The court orders that Epstein be detained pending trial because he presents a danger to the community and he is a flight risk. The Psychology Department conducts 30-day psychology reviews for the entire SHU population. Epstein is not in the SHU at the time and therefore his review is not conducted. 15 DOJ-OGR- 00023382