USA v. Thomas and Noel - Guard Misconduct Charges
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Federal charges against MCC New York corrections officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas for falsifying prison records on the night of Epstein's death. The officers were charged with conspiracy and making false records. They admitted to failing to conduct required rounds and to falsifying log entries. The charges were later resolved through a deferred prosecution agreement requiring community service.
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FBI FD-302 - Investigation into Epstein Death (2019)
FBI interview summaries from the investigation into Epstein's death at MCC New York. Agents interviewed MCC staff, guards Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (who were later charged with falsifying records), medical personnel, and other inmates. The investigation found that guards had falsified logs claiming they conducted required checks while actually sleeping and browsing the internet.
The indictment charges TOVA NOEL and MICHAEL THOMAS with creating and submitting false count slips f...
The indictment charges TOVA NOEL and MICHAEL THOMAS with creating and submitting false count slips for the 12 a.m., 3 a.m., and 5 a.m. institutional counts at the MCC on August 10, 2019, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1001(a)(3) and 2.
NYC Medical Examiner Report - Epstein Death Ruling (2019)
The New York City Medical Examiner ruled Jeffrey Epstein's death a suicide by hanging on August 10, 2019 at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Two surveillance cameras outside his cell malfunctioned that night. Guards Tova Noel and Michael Thomas admitted to falsifying logs showing they conducted required checks while actually sleeping. Epstein had been removed from suicide watch on July 29 despite an incident on July 23. His cellmate had been transferred out the day before, leaving him alone.
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