According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Michael Thomas appears in 301 case documents in the Epstein files.
Former MCC correctional officer on duty alongside Tova Noel the night Jeffrey Epstein died on August 10, 2019. Thomas and Noel failed to conduct any count or round of the SHU from approximately 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, an 8-hour window during which Epstein was found hanged in his cell. Both officers browsed the internet and signed false certifications. Thomas and Noel were indicted in November 2019 for falsifying prison records. They reached deferred prosecution agreements in May 2021, receiving 6 months supervised release and 100 hours community service in exchange for cooperating with the DOJ Inspector General's investigation into the circumstances of Epstein's death.
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Background
Michael Thomas. Former Correctional Officer, Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York.
Epstein Connection
Correctional officer assigned with Tova Noel to Epstein's SHU tier who failed to conduct any count or round from approximately 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, an 8-hour window during which Epstein was found hanged. Both officers browsed the internet and signed false certifications. Timeframe: August 2019.
Key Allegations(2)
Failed to conduct required rounds for 8 hours
documentedFalsified prison records certifying rounds were completed
documentedLegal Status
Indicted November 2019 for falsifying records. DPA May 2021: 6 months supervised release, 100 hours community service. Cooperating with DOJ Inspector General investigation.
Key Relationships(2)
Co-guard on duty; co-defendant
Prisoner he was assigned to monitor
Timeline(4 events)
Last documented check before 8-hour gap
Epstein found dead at ~6:30 AM
Indicted with Tova Noel for falsifying prison records
Deferred prosecution agreement: 6 months supervised release, 100 hours community service
At a Glance
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5 sources for document mentions
USA v. Thomas and Noel - Guard Misconduct Charges
2019-11-19
“Federal charges against MCC New York corrections officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas for falsifyin”
FBI FD-302 - Investigation into Epstein Death (2019)
2019-08-15
“FBI interview summaries from the investigation into Epstein's death at MCC New York. Agents intervie”
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 f”
The indictment charges two correctional officers, TOVA NOEL and MICHAEL THOMAS, with conspiracy and ...
“The indictment charges two correctional officers, TOVA NOEL and MICHAEL THOMAS, with conspiracy and ”
NYC Medical Examiner Report - Epstein Death Ruling (2019)
2019-08-16
“The New York City Medical Examiner ruled Jeffrey Epstein's death a suicide by hanging on August 10, ”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 7 documents”
Known Connections (2)
External Cross-Check
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Document Mentions
About Michael Thomas
Who is Michael Thomas?
Former MCC correctional officer on duty alongside Tova Noel the night Jeffrey Epstein died on August 10, 2019. Thomas and Noel failed to conduct any count or round of the SHU from approximately 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, an 8-hour window during which Epstein was found hanged in his cell. Both officers browsed the internet and signed false certifications. Thomas and Noel were indicted in November 2019 for falsifying prison records. They reached deferred prosecution agreements in May 2021, receiving 6 months supervised release and 100 hours community service in exchange for cooperating with the DOJ Inspector General's investigation into the circumstances of Epstein's death.
What is Michael Thomas's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Michael Thomas appears in 301 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 2 other persons of interest.
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