Trace Gallagher: Epstein Taken off Suicide Watch at His Attorney’s Request, Hanged Himself with Bed Sheet

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GALLAGHER: “But after a series of psychiatric assessments and pressure from Epstein's attorney, the suicide watch was lifted and Epstein was placed in a special housing with a cellmate. But for some reason, despite a violation of procedure, the cellmate transferred out. So at the time of his death, Epstein was alone. The jail assured the Department of Justice that Epstein would be checked every 30 minutes, but prior to being found unresponsive, Epstein hadn’t been checked for several hours. The union that represents prison guards said it's a direct result of understaffing and that at the time of Epstein's death, both guards on duty were working overtime. One was doing an 80-hour week. Still, experts say it’s unusual for such a high-profile inmate to be ignored. And we should note there are no surveillance cameras in or outside Epstein's cell. Numerous reports say Epstein hanged himself, and our corporate cousin 'The New York Post' says he did it with a bed sheet tied to a bunk bed. And even though the autopsy is complete, results are pending because the medical examiner needs more information."