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In reply to the discussion: Why I don't (necessarily) buy Epstein conspiracy theories [View all]Sunsky
(1,737 posts)However, it should not be that easy in a controlled environment. There are trained people who have dealt with suicidal persons. Prison is a tough environment. Epstein is not the first, nor will he be the last suicidal person they'll have to attend to. Many here seem to misunderstand what happens in these institutions. You cannot compare what happens in a controlled environment to what happens on the street.
I will not act as if suicides don't happen in these facilities. However, he not only had suicidal ideation, he had recently attempted suicide. There is no way he should've been taken off suicide watch this quickly. This is why he had access to whatever means he used to commit suicide. There are extensive suicide risk assessment and protocols to follow to prevent self harm. This isn't taken lightly.