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19 August 201920.13 After the suicide in prison of the American financier Jeffrey Epstein, the maximum responsible of the federal penitentiaries Hugh Hurwitz was removed from the assignment. This was decided by Justice Minister William Barr. Hurwitz held the position since May 2018. At the moment, there is no official reason for the decision. FBI investigations continue on the death of Epstein, accused of child sex trafficking. The autopsy confirmed that he hanged himself in the cell. He had already attempted suicide in the past.