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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 47 Filed 08/19/19 Page 1 of 1
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District ofNew York
The Silvio J. Mollo Building
One Saint Andrew's Plaza
New York, New York 10007
August 19, 2019
VIAECF
The Honorable Richard M. Berman
United States District Judge
Southern District of New York
United States Courthouse
500 Pearl Street
New York, New York 10007
Re: United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB)
Dear Judge Berman:
As the Court is aware, on the morning of August 10, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein died while in
custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. On August 16, 2019, and after conducting an
autopsy, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York issued a statement
identifying the cause of death as hanging, and the manner of death as suicide. In light of the death
of the defendant prior to a conviction becoming final, the Government must request the Court
approve the attached proposed order of nolle prosequi.
Consistent with our practice throughout this case and our obligations under the Crime
Victims' Rights Act, the Government has made efforts to contact all identified victims since
learning of the death of the defendant and will similarly notify all known victims of the attached
order, once entered. As this Office has previously stated publicly, it remains committed to doing
its utmost to stand up for the victims who have already come forward, as well as for the many
others who have yet to do so.
Respectfully submitted,
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