EFTA00023097.pdf

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Document Information

Type: Legal filing (nolle prosequi)
File Size: 83.3 KB
Summary

A legal filing (Nolle Prosequi) from November 2021 in the Southern District of New York effectively dismissing charges against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died). The document states that the defendants successfully completed a six-month deferred prosecution agreement entered into in May 2021, including community service and good behavior. Consequently, the Government recommended, and Judge Analisa Torres ordered, the disposal of the case.

People (5)

Name Role Context
Tova Noel Defendant
Subject of the Nolle Prosequi; prison guard charged in relation to Epstein's custody.
Michael Thomas Defendant
Subject of the Nolle Prosequi; prison guard charged in relation to Epstein's custody.
Analisa Torres Judge
United States District Judge, Southern District of New York.
Unknown (Redacted) Assistant United States Attorney
Signatory recommending the Nolle Prosequi.
Unknown (Redacted) United States Attorney
Signatory directing the filing.

Organizations (3)

Name Type Context
United States District Court Southern District of New York
Court where the case was filed.
United States of America
Plaintiff/Government.
United States Pretrial Services Office
Agency that monitored the defendants' compliance.

Timeline (4 events)

2019-11-19
Grand jury returned Indictment 19 Cr. 830 (AT) charging Noel and Thomas.
Southern District of New York
2021-05-20
Defendants entered into deferred prosecution agreements.
New York
Tova Noel Michael Thomas The Government
2021-11
Filing of Nolle Prosequi dismissing the case.
New York
US Attorney's Office Judge Analisa Torres
2021-11-20
Expiration of the six-month deferral period.
New York

Locations (2)

Location Context
Location of the court and filing.
Jurisdiction.

Relationships (1)

Tova Noel Co-defendants Michael Thomas
Named together as defendants in Indictment 19 Cr. 830 (AT).

Key Quotes (2)

"The filing of this nolle prosequi will dispose of this case with respect to TOVA NOEL and MICHAEL THOMAS, the defendants."
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Quote #1
"NOEL and THOMAS have complied with the terms of the agreement during the period of deferral, which expired on November 20, 2021."
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : NOLLE PROSEQUI
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-v.- : 19 Cr. 830 (AT)
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TOVA NOEL and :
MICHAEL THOMAS, :
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Defendants. :
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1. The filing of this nolle prosequi will dispose of
this case with respect to TOVA NOEL and MICHAEL THOMAS, the
defendants.
2. On or about November 19, 2019, a grand jury sitting
in this District returned Indictment 19 Cr. 830 (AT), which charged
TOVA NOEL and MICHAEL THOMAS, the defendants, with committing
offenses against the United States, to wit, conspiring to knowingly
defraud the United States and to knowingly make and use a false
writing or document, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371, and knowingly
making and using a false writing or document, in violation of 18
U.S.C. § 1001.
3. On or about May 20, 2021, TOVA NOEL and MICHAEL
THOMAS, the defendants, entered into deferred prosecution
agreements with the Government. Under the agreements, prosecution
was deferred for a period of six months during the term of NOEL’s
and THOMAS’s good behavior, completion of community service, and
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satisfactory compliance with the terms of the agreement. The United
States Pretrial Services Office has informed the Government that
NOEL and THOMAS have complied with the terms of the agreement
during the period of deferral, which expired on November 20, 2021.
4. In light of the foregoing, the Government
recommends that an order of nolle prosequi be filed as to TOVA
NOEL and MICHAEL THOMAS, the defendants, with respect to Indictment
19 Cr. 830 (AT).
[REDACTED SIGNATURE]
Assistant United States Attorney
[REDACTED BOX]
Dated: New York, New York
November [REDACTED], 2021
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Upon the foregoing recommendation, I hereby direct, with
leave of the Court, that an order of nolle prosequi be filed as to
defendants TOVA NOEL and MICHAEL THOMAS with respect to Indictment
19 Cr. 830 (AT).
[REDACTED SIGNATURE]
United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
Dated: New York, New York
November _, 2021
SO ORDERED:
HONORABLE ANALISA TORRES
United States District Judge
Southern District of New York
Dated: New York, New York
__________, 2021
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