Leaked EDNY AUSA Email on Brooklyn MDC Inmate Death Investigation

A redacted email from June 11, 2020, reveals an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) seeking a confidentiality agreement similar to one signed by the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) for the Jeffrey Epstein case. The email pertains to an investigation into an inmate death at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).

Context of the Email

The sender, identifying as an AUSA in EDNY, contacted OCME regarding the inmate’s death at Brooklyn MDC. They noted OCME had previously signed a confidentiality agreement tied to the Epstein murder investigation and requested a boilerplate version for this case. The email offers a phone discussion and provides a redacted cell number.

Linked Inmate Death: Jamel Floyd

This aligns with the June 3, 2020, death of inmate Jamel Floyd at MDC Brooklyn after BOP staff used OC spray during a cell disturbance. Floyd became unresponsive post-restraint; the NYC OCME ruled it accidental due to cardiac arrhythmia from hypertensive disease, with synthetic cannabinoid use as a factor. A 2023 DOJ OIG report found no criminal misconduct but highlighted issues like poor video quality and delayed medication renewal.

Connection to Jeffrey Epstein Case

Epstein died by suicide on August 10, 2019, at MCC New York (not MDC Brooklyn), ruled by OCME. The email references an OCME confidentiality agreement “in connection with the investigation into the murder of Jeffrey Epstein,” despite the official suicide ruling, sparking ongoing speculation.

Posted by [Your Name] | February 22, 2026