Officials And Activists Call For Answers After Jeffrey Epstein’s Death In Prison

Last month, Epstein was found semiconscious in his cell at MCC with marks on his neck. Prison officials were investigating the incident as a suicide attempt or possible assault. 

A Justice Department official would not comment on whether or not Epstein had been on suicide watch. The FBI has launched an investigation into the matter.  

Epstein avoided federal criminal charges in 2008 in Florida due to a plea agreement he reached with then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, in which he was ordered to register as a sex offender following his conviction on an underage prostitution charge. He served 13 months in jail with broad work release allowances.

Other Twitter users, including criminal justice activists, called for more information on how Epstein was watched during his detainment.

The MCC did not respond to HuffPost’s request for comment on how it monitored Epstein.