EFTA00023388.pdf
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Extraction Summary
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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Email chain
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Summary
This document is an email chain from June 2021 between US Attorney's Office (SDNY) staff regarding a FOIA disclosure related to Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the guards on duty during Jeffrey Epstein's death. The correspondence details an internal request to delay the document production by one week to verify that Noel and Thomas had satisfied the interview requirements of their Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs). The chain confirms that 'The Times' (NYT) consented to the delay, the Court granted it, and the staff coordinated a review of 'newsworthy' items in the production while deciding not to notify the Epstein Estate.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Tova Noel | Subject of FOIA/DPA |
Referred to in subject line 'Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure' and discussion of deferred prosecution agreements.
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| Michael Thomas | Subject of FOIA/DPA |
Referred to in subject line 'Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure' and discussion of deferred prosecution agreements.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased Subject |
Referred to as 'Epstein' in context of FOIA and his Estate.
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| Chief, Public Corruption Unit | Sender (USANYS) |
Initiated the request for extension regarding the DPA interviews.
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| USANYS Staff | Senders/Recipients |
Various redacted individuals discussing the FOIA production, extensions, and notifications.
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Organizations (7)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| USANYS |
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (Sender/Recipient organization)
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| BOP |
Bureau of Prisons. Discussed regarding document production and notifications.
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| The Times |
The New York Times. The party requesting the FOIA documents and consenting to the extension.
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| OIG |
Office of Inspector General. Notified about the extension.
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| Main Justice |
Department of Justice Headquarters. Receiving a UMR (Urgent Matter Report/Update).
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| Epstein Estate |
Discussed whether to notify them of the document release.
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| MCC |
Metropolitan Correctional Center. Mentioned in context of where the FOIA specialist is located (Central Office vs MCC).
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Timeline (4 events)
2021-06-23
2021-06-28
Planned meeting at 1 St. Andrew's Plaza to discuss FOIA production.
1 St. Andrew's Plaza (1StA's)
Prior to 2021-06-23
Completion of interviews with Noel and Thomas regarding their Deferred Prosecution Agreements.
Unknown
Noel
Thomas
Investigators
Locations (4)
| Location | Context |
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1 St. Andrew's Plaza, New York (US Attorney's Office). Proposed meeting location.
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BOP headquarters location.
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Specific office location for a meeting within USANYS.
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Jurisdiction of the US Attorney's Office.
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Relationships (3)
Mention of 'deferred prosecution agreements' and interviews involving Noel.
Mention of 'deferred prosecution agreements' and interviews involving Thomas.
Key Quotes (4)
"ask for a brief (1-2 week) extension to enable us to confer internally regarding the interviews, which were just completed, to confirm we agree they've fulfilled that requirement of their deferred prosecution agreements."Source
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"The Times consented to the one-week request."Source
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"I have not been in touch with the Estate at any point, and see no reason to do that."Source
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"[REDACTED] just wants a brief overview of what we're producing and the greatest hits of what's likely to become newsworthy."Source
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From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>, [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Re: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:09:27 +0000
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>, [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Re: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:09:27 +0000
Great. Thanks!
On Jun 27, 2021, at 5:54 PM, [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]> wrote:
Sounds good. We can meet in my office on 8. 3:45?
Sounds good. We can meet in my office on 8. 3:45?
On Jun 27, 2021, at 5:15 PM, [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]> wrote:
Hi all,
Hi all,
[REDACTED] and I circled up in advance of the meeting tomorrow. I plan to attend in person, and I think [REDACTED] will as well, so maybe we could meet up in person at 1StA's around 3:30/3:45 to speak before the meeting? If so, please let me know where would work best for that.
Thanks,
[REDACTED]
[REDACTED]
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:48 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:48 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Great, thanks [REDACTED]. [REDACTED], do you guys mind conferring about what's in the production that's likely to become noteworthy/of interest, and then we can have a brief pre-meeting on Monday to discuss? [REDACTED] just wants a brief overview of what we're producing and the greatest hits of what's likely to become newsworthy. Thanks very much.
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:44 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:44 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
BOP is in the loop, but I do not know how far up it has gone for this round. For earlier issues in the case, I think we went up to the GC. I can confirm with the FOIA Specialist I've primarily been working with there how far it has gone this time. (She is in Central Office, not MCC.) I know she went up with one specific issue recently about the production, so I assume folks there no the whole thing is going out.
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I have not been in touch with the Estate at any point, and see no reason to do that. If we were going to reach out to them, I'd like to clear that with folks on the Civil side.
I have not been in touch with the Estate at any point, and see no reason to do that. If we were going to reach out to them, I'd like to clear that with folks on the Civil side.
I've been in touch with [REDACTED] at OIG (told him about the extension today).
Thanks,
[REDACTED]
[REDACTED]
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:18 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:18 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Defer to [REDACTED] on this. But to the extent it is relevant, on Noel/Thomas's counsel, they know about the FOIA litigation because we produced some materials to them that were collected after the FOIA action was initiated, so I could easily give them a call or email on this. The Noel/Thomas team hasn't been giving any updates to the Estate.
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:16 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:16 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
[REDACTED] asked whether there was any other constituency that we should notify about the upcoming release that hasn't already been notified (she suggested BOP or Epstein's estate). [REDACTED], how high up BOP have you been briefing about this? And as far as Epstein's estate, we haven't provided notice of anything thus far, correct? I don't see a reason to do so, and same for Noel/Thomas counsel, but let me know if either of you guys disagree. Thanks.
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:11 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:11 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Great. Thanks very much [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] is sending an email up to [REDACTED] today, and we are anticipating that we'll send a UMR down to Main Justice early next week. We'll let you know if anyone raises any concerns.
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 11:07 AM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 11:07 AM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
All,
Per the attached, the Court granted the one-week extension in the Epstein FOIA. So the production is now due next Friday, July 2. Please let me know if you foresee any issues with that date.
Please also let me know if you need anything else from me in terms of the processes we discussed yesterday. We are working with BOP to finalize the production, but please let me know if I should take steps beyond that (e.g., letting additional people know about the production, etc.).
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Also, does anyone want to see the production before it goes out?
Also, does anyone want to see the production before it goes out?
Thanks,
[REDACTED]
[REDACTED]
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:08 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:08 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Thank you, [REDACTED]. I have no edits, subject to anything else [REDACTED] have.
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:00 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:00 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Hi all,
The Times consented to the one-week request. I think it is likely the Court will approve it. I plan to file the attached letter, which includes the changes we discussed on the phone, around 6:30. Please let me know if you have any issues or concerns. I'll let you know as soon as the Court rules.
Thanks,
[REDACTED]
[REDACTED]
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 5:12 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 5:12 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Hi all,
We now have a 5:45 call scheduled with the Times. Please let me know before then if there's any other info I can share with them. I'm attaching a draft extension request letter here for review. Please let me know if this looks okay, or if we need to discuss anything,
Thanks,
[REDACTED]
[REDACTED]
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:46 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:46 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Hi all,
I just spoke with [REDACTED], who spoke with [REDACTED]. I can make this request, but I am not sure it will be successful. Before I speak to the Times about it, I need to know a little bit more info about what I can share with the Times and what is
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going on. Could someone please give me a call at [REDACTED]? I need to connect with the Times as soon as possible because we will need to put in the request today to PAE.
going on. Could someone please give me a call at [REDACTED]? I need to connect with the Times as soon as possible because we will need to put in the request today to PAE.
Thanks,
[REDACTED]
[REDACTED]
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:02 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:02 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Hi [REDACTED],
Could I give you a quick call on this?
Thanks,
[REDACTED]
[REDACTED]
From: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:57 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:57 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Noel/Thomas FOIA Disclosure
Hi [REDACTED],
We understand you had been planning to make the Noel/Thomas FOIA disclosure on Friday. We just ran this by [REDACTED], and she'd like you to ask for a brief (1-2 week) extension to enable us to confer internally regarding the interviews, which were just completed, to confirm we agree they've fulfilled that requirement of their deferred prosecution agreements. She's going to speak with [REDACTED] about it as well. Is this doable?
Thanks,
[REDACTED]
Chief, Public Corruption Unit
U.S. Attorney's Office
Southern District of New York
Desk [REDACTED]
Cell [REDACTED]
Chief, Public Corruption Unit
U.S. Attorney's Office
Southern District of New York
Desk [REDACTED]
Cell [REDACTED]
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