Mentioned in 365 documents. Roles: Sender of the email, likely a mental health professional, Sender of the email, associated with Charisma Edge, Warden of MCC New York, Warden, Metropolitan Correctional Center, Recipient of the email
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Lamine N'DiayeLee Plourde is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Background
The database entry 'Lamine N'DiayeLee Plourde' appears to encompass references to two distinct Bureau of Prisons (BOP) officials whose records were concatenated: Lamine N'Diaye, who served as Warden of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York, and Lee Plourde, who served in what appears to be a BOP communications or public affairs role. Both were directly involved in the institutional management of Jeffrey Epstein's federal detention from July through August 2019.
Lamine N'Diaye held ultimate institutional responsibility as Warden of MCC New York during the period of Epstein's incarceration, his July 23, 2019 incident (described variously as a suicide attempt), his placement on suicide watch and psychological observation, and his death on August 10, 2019. N'Diaye corresponded directly with federal judges including Judge Richard M. Berman, forwarded psychological observation reports, and managed institutional responses to critical events surrounding Epstein's custody.
Lee Plourde appears in documents as a BOP official responsible for handling media inquiries and drafting press releases related to the Epstein case. Plourde forwarded questions from outlets such as the New York Times to N'Diaye, circulated draft press releases to institutional leadership, and was included in forwarded email chains involving judicial correspondence about Epstein's case.
Epstein Connection
Lamine N'Diaye was the Warden of MCC New York, the federal facility where Jeffrey Epstein was detained from his July 2019 arrest until his death on August 10, 2019. N'Diaye had direct oversight of Epstein's custody, received regular suicide watch and psychological observation updates, managed responses to Epstein's attorneys' complaints about detention conditions, corresponded with the presiding judge about investigations into Epstein's July 23 incident and subsequent death, and transmitted institutional documents and timelines to BOP regional officials. Lee Plourde was a BOP official who handled public communications related to Epstein's detention and death, including drafting press releases and fielding media inquiries.
Key Allegations(13)
Lamine N'Diaye served as Warden of MCC New York during Jeffrey Epstein's detention and death
documentedN'Diaye wrote a letter to two judges notifying them of Jeffrey Epstein's death in custody on August 10, 2019
documentedN'Diaye responded to Judge Berman's inquiry regarding the investigations into Epstein's incident at MCC on July 23, 2019, confirming that FBI and OIG investigations would include this incident
documentedN'Diaye stated that details of the prior internal investigation into Epstein's July 23 incident could not be disclosed at that time
documentedN'Diaye was part of email discussions on July 23, 2019 about Epstein's status, with confusion noted regarding a memo about Epstein's actions and plans to move him to a general population unit
documentedN'Diaye sent an updated timeline regarding Epstein to Ray Ormond on August 10, 2019, the day of Epstein's death
documentedN'Diaye transmitted a psychological observation report on Epstein (covering July 24-30, 2019) to Ray Ormond on August 12, 2019
documentedN'Diaye received regular Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Updates on Epstein's mental health status
documentedN'Diaye received a detailed summary from Charisma Edge reporting that a Suicide Risk Assessment on Epstein found him 'psychologically stable despite a note indicating suicidal tendencies,' and that Epstein was removed from psychological observation
documentedN'Diaye received and was part of email chains addressing complaints from Epstein's attorneys about detention conditions, including bathroom access, social calls, and meal arrangements during legal visits
documentedLee Plourde forwarded a question from the New York Times to Lamine N'Diaye
documentedLee Plourde sent a draft press release regarding Epstein to colleagues, copying N'Diaye and Shirley V. Skipper-Scott
documentedLegal Status
Lamine N'Diaye is named extensively in BOP internal communications and court filings as the Warden of MCC New York during Epstein's detention. Lee Plourde is named in BOP communications as a public affairs or communications official. Neither individual is identified in these documents as having been charged with any offense.
Notable Statements(2)
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Contradictions(2)
Epstein was found 'psychologically stable' in a Suicide Risk Assessment around July 31-August 1, 2019, and was removed from psychological observation
The same assessment noted 'suicidal tendencies,' and Epstein died by apparent suicide on August 10, 2019, approximately 10 days after being removed from enhanced monitoring
On July 23, 2019, BOP staff discussed Epstein's status and plans to move him
Email chains from that date show confusion among BOP officials including N'Diaye regarding a memo about Epstein's status and actions, with requests to clarify the situation
Key Relationships(7)
N'Diaye was the Warden with direct institutional oversight over inmate Jeffrey Epstein at MCC New York from July to August 2019; Plourde handled media communications about Epstein's case
Shirley V. Skipper-Scott served as Associate Warden and communicated extensively with N'Diaye and Plourde regarding Epstein's custody, appearing in 246 shared documents
Ray Ormond was a BOP regional official who received forwarded reports, timelines, and email chains from N'Diaye regarding Epstein, appearing in 122 shared documents
Lee Plourde communicated directly with N'Diaye, forwarding media inquiries and drafting press releases, appearing in 38 shared documents
Judge Richard Berman corresponded with N'Diaye regarding investigations into Epstein's July 23 incident and death, appearing in 21 shared documents
Charisma Edge, identified as Associate Warden at FCI Estill, sent reports and updates about Epstein to N'Diaye, including Suicide Risk Assessment results and bail hearing outcomes
James Petrucci received forwarded Epstein-related correspondence alongside Lee Plourde, appearing in 4 shared documents
Timeline(19 events)
Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update indicates Jeffrey Epstein was under Psych Observation
Epstein denied bail; Charisma Edge emails N'Diaye and others that Epstein returned from court without incident
Email chain among BOP staff including N'Diaye, Skipper-Scott, and Ormond discussing Epstein's status, with confusion about a memo and plans to move him to general population
Epstein transferred to psych observation; Special Watch period begins (July 23-24)
Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update sent to multiple recipients including N'Diaye at 09:21 and 15:33
Email notification regarding Epstein's suicide attempt sent at 06:04, mentioning inquiries from USMS and Daily News
Suicide Watch/Psych Observation Update confirms Epstein under Psych Observation; sent to N'Diaye and Skipper-Scott
End of psychological observation report period covering July 24-30
Charisma Edge sends N'Diaye summary of Epstein's activities July 31-August 1, including Suicide Risk Assessment finding Epstein 'psychologically stable' but with note indicating suicidal tendencies; Epstein removed from psychological observation
Forwarded email about client Jeffrey Epstein sent to recipients including N'Diaye and Skipper-Scott
Jeffrey Epstein dies in custody at MCC New York; N'Diaye sends updated timeline to Ray Ormond; press release drafted
N'Diaye writes letter to two judges notifying them of Epstein's death and describing circumstances and ongoing investigations
N'Diaye sends psychological observation report (covering July 24-30) to Ray Ormond
Email regarding Epstein case (19 cr 490) sent, later forwarded to James Petrucci and Lee Plourde on August 14
Epstein-related email forwarded to Lee Plourde and James Petrucci
N'Diaye responds to Judge Berman's inquiry, confirming FBI and OIG investigations will include July 23 incident, but declining to disclose internal investigation details
Judge Berman thanks the Warden for his prompt response
Lee Plourde forwards New York Times question to N'Diaye
Lee Plourde circulates draft press release to colleagues, copying N'Diaye and Skipper-Scott
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