Politics

US closing NYC federal jail where Epstein was held, state government announces

by on

More in Politics:

The US government announced the closure of the New York City federal jail where Jeffrey Epstein was held.

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan requires construction and new security, issues that preceded Epstein’s suicide. In a statement, the Department of Justice wrote, “In an effort to address the issues at MCC NY as quickly and efficiently as possible, the Department has decided to close the MCC, at least temporarily, until those issues have been resolved.”

Other complaints from inmates and legal teams accuse MCC of poor conditions, from rodent and insect infestations, contaminated sinks, poor sewage, and water leaks. Following Epstein’s death, investigations were launched into the jail, although issues with the prison guard on duty were identified, rather than MCC itself.

Currently, the jail holds 233 inmates, and plans to transfer the criminals to a Brooklyn location are in process. “It’s been a long time coming addressing the infrastructure issues,” said Jack Donson, an official at the bureau. “Is it coincidental with the recent publicity of the Epstein suicide and the rampant corruption in that facility? It makes sense to maybe start anew.”

ARTICLE: ANTOINETTE AHO

MANAGING EDITOR: CARSON CHOATE
PHOTO CREDITS: NBC NEWS

The following two tabs change content below.

Antoinette Aho

Antoinette is a community college student in Sacramento, California. She is a Politics Editor at Fact Based America, a correspondent for Campus Reform, and a student journalist. She previously worked for Turning Point USA as a High School Coordinator.

Antoinette is a community college student in Sacramento, California. She is a Politics Editor at Fact Based America, a correspondent for Campus Reform, and a student journalist. She previously worked for Turning Point USA as a High School Coordinator.

Leave a Reply