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030.pdf
A court order from the Southern District of New York dated March 20, 2020, in the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards charged in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's death). Judge Analisa Torres grants Michael Thomas's motion to extend the briefing schedule for his motion to dismiss, setting new filing deadlines for April and May 2020.
025.pdf
An Appearance of Counsel form filed on February 2, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Attorney Eric J. Sarraga of the firm Foy & Seplowitz formally enters his appearance to represent defendant Tova Noel in Case No. 1:19-CR-00830-AT.
024.pdf
Court order from Judge Analisa Torres in the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (Epstein's guards). The order grants in part and denies in part the defendants' motions to adjourn the trial date, moving the trial from April 20, 2020, to June 22, 2020.
023.pdf
A court order from the Southern District of New York dated January 30, 2020, in the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards associated with Jeffrey Epstein's detention). Judge Analisa Torres sets a briefing schedule for Defendant Michael Thomas's motion to dismiss, with filings due between March and April 2020.
022.pdf
This document is a letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office (SDNY) to Judge Analisa Torres in the case of United States v. Noel and Thomas, dated January 28, 2020. The Government opposes the defendants' request for a six-month adjournment of the trial scheduled for April 20, 2020, arguing that the case focuses on a narrow 14-hour window (the night of Jeffrey Epstein's death) and that discovery has been provided promptly. The prosecutors state they would not object to a 'brief' adjournment but deem six months unnecessary.
018.pdf
This document is a 'Notice of Filing of Official Transcript' filed on December 19, 2019, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for Case No. 19CR830 (United States of America v. Tova Noel et al.). The notice informs parties that a transcript of a conference held on November 25, 2019, has been filed by court reporter Carol Gani and outlines the timeline and procedures for requesting redactions.
017.pdf
This document is a transcript of a court conference held on November 25, 2019, regarding the case of United States v. Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the correctional officers charged in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's death. The proceedings cover the schedule for discovery production (including hundreds of hours of video), the setting of a trial date for April 20, 2020, and arguments regarding the relevance of an ongoing DOJ Inspector General report into the Bureau of Prisons. The court also addressed bail conditions, granting a travel restriction modification for Noel and an extension for Thomas to secure cosigners, but denying Noel's request to keep her personal firearm at home due to safety concerns for pretrial services officers.
016.pdf
This is a Protective Order filed on December 16, 2019, in the Southern District of New York case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty during Jeffrey Epstein's death). The order, signed by Judge Analisa Torres, establishes strict protocols for handling 'Protected Materials' provided by the Government during discovery. It limits access to the defendants, their counsel, and specific support staff/experts, aiming to prevent the dissemination of sensitive information that could impede ongoing investigations or violate third-party privacy.
015.pdf
A Notice of Filing of Official Transcript filed on December 16, 2019, in the case of USA v. Tova Noel et al. (Case No. 19CR830) in the Southern District of New York. The notice informs parties that a transcript for a conference held on November 19, 2019, has been filed and outlines the seven-day window for requesting redactions of personal data.
014.pdf
This document is the transcript of the arraignment for Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the two prison guards charged in connection with falsifying records related to Jeffrey Epstein's detention. The hearing took place on November 19, 2019, before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in the Southern District of New York. Both defendants pleaded not guilty and were released on $100,000 bond with travel restrictions. A significant portion of the hearing involved a debate over whether Noel should be required to surrender her personal firearm; the judge ruled she must surrender it for the safety of pretrial services officers.
013.pdf
This is a court filing dated December 16, 2019, from the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York to Judge Analisa Torres regarding the case 'United States v. Noel and Thomas' (the case against the guards on duty during Jeffrey Epstein's death). The prosecutors are submitting a proposed protective order with the consent of the defense counsel. The letter is signed by Assistant US Attorneys Rebekah Donaleski, Nicolas Roos, and Jessica Lonergan on behalf of US Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman.
013-01.pdf
This document is a Protective Order filed on December 16, 2019, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, regarding the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (guards associated with Jeffrey Epstein's detention). The order restricts the dissemination of discovery materials designated as 'Protected Materials' to ensure they are used solely for defense purposes, protecting ongoing investigations and third-party privacy. It outlines specific protocols for who may view these materials (Designated Persons) and how they must be handled in public filings.
008.pdf
This document is an Appearance Bond and Order Setting Conditions of Release for Michael Thomas, a defendant in Case 19 CR 830 (AT), filed on November 11, 2019. Thomas was released on a $100,000 personal recognizance bond co-signed by sureties Alec Thomas and Qadriyyah Hill-Lora. Conditions of release include travel restrictions to NY/NJ, surrender of passport, prohibition of firearms and excessive alcohol, and a specific order to have no contact with his co-defendant unless counsel is present.
21-770_Documents%20Pt%202%20of%203.pdf
This document is a compilation of legal filings from late 2020 to early 2021 concerning Ghislaine Maxwell's repeated attempts to secure release on bail pending her trial for sex trafficking conspiracy. It includes the Government's opposition detailing her flight risk, wealth, and foreign ties (specifically to France and the UK), a victim statement from Annie Farmer, correspondence from the French Ministry of Justice confirming they do not extradite nationals, and Judge Nathan's orders denying bail. The documents highlight Maxwell's offer to renounce her foreign citizenships and pledge significant assets, all of which the Court found insufficient to assure her appearance.
21-58_Documents%20Pt%203%20of%204.pdf
This document is the Government's Memorandum in Opposition to Ghislaine Maxwell's Renewed Motion for Release on bail, filed on April 1, 2021. It argues against her release, citing a previous court finding from July 2020 that she posed a serious flight risk and that no bail conditions could ensure her appearance, a conclusion the Government maintains is still valid due to the seriousness of the offense, strong evidence, and her extensive financial resources and foreign ties.
003.pdf
This document is a 'Commitment to Another District' order filed on July 2, 2020, in the District of New Hampshire regarding Ghislaine Maxwell. It lists serious criminal charges against her including conspiracy to entice/transport minors for illegal sex acts and perjury, originating from the Southern District of New York. Judge Andrea K. Johnstone orders the U.S. Marshal to transport Maxwell to the charging district (SDNY).
066.pdf
This document is a Government Memorandum filed on July 29, 2025, in the Southern District of New York, responding to Court Orders regarding the unsealing of grand jury transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases. The Government supports the disclosure of these transcripts due to significant public interest, noting that Epstein is deceased and Maxwell is incarcerated, but requests redactions to protect victim identities. The memo analyzes the 'In re Craig' factors for unsealing grand jury records and confirms that the key law enforcement witnesses are still active.
063.pdf
This document is a Court Order dated July 22, 2025, from the Southern District of New York in the case United States v. Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Richard M. Berman addresses a motion filed by the Government to unseal grand jury transcripts. The Judge declines to rule immediately, instead ordering the Government to provide a memorandum of law justifying the disclosure based on specific legal factors, and to submit the transcripts and proposed redactions for review. The order notes a DOJ/FBI memo stating Epstein harmed over 1,000 victims and sets deadlines for submissions from the Government, Epstein's representatives, and victims.
061.pdf
This document is a motion filed on July 18, 2025, by U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche, requesting the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein. The motion follows a July 6, 2025, DOJ/FBI memorandum that concluded a review of Epstein's case found no evidence to predicate investigations into uncharged third parties. Citing significant public interest and historical importance, the government argues for transparency while ensuring victim identities remain redacted.
051.pdf
David Golden, a self-described whistleblower and former bridge inspector, filed a pro se motion to intervene in the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein. Golden alleges a vast conspiracy involving the USDOJ, Freemasonry, and politicians laundering money through bridge contracts, claiming commonality with the Epstein case via the abuse of 'prosecutorial discretion.' Judge Richard Berman hand-wrote 'Application respectfully denied' on the face of the motion on August 27, 2019.
047-01.pdf
This document is a Nolle Prosequi filed on August 19, 2019, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, formally dismissing the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein. The dismissal cites the rule of abatement following Epstein's death on August 10, 2019, which occurred while the case was pending trial on charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors. The document is signed by Assistant U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman.
043.pdf
This document is a Notice of Filing of Official Transcript filed on August 6, 2019, in the case of United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein (Case No. 19CR490) in the Southern District of New York. Court Reporter Kristen Carannate certifies that a transcript of a conference held on July 31, 2019, has been filed. The notice outlines the procedures and deadlines for parties to request redactions of personal data identifiers before the transcript becomes publicly available.
042.pdf
This document is a transcript of a court conference held on July 31, 2019, in the case of United States v. Jeffrey Epstein. The proceedings focused on setting a schedule for discovery, motion practice (specifically regarding the Non-Prosecution Agreement), and a trial date. The government proposed a June 2020 trial, while the defense requested September 2020 due to the volume of discovery (over a million pages) and the complexity of the case; Judge Berman tentatively set the trial for June 8, 2020.
041.pdf
A court order dated July 29, 2019, from Judge Richard M. Berman in the case of United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein (19 Cr 490). The order directs counsel for both the government and the defense to meet and confer before an upcoming Wednesday conference to agree upon a schedule for discovery, motions, and trial.
035.pdf
This document is a 'Notice of Filing of Official Transcript' filed on July 24, 2019, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for Case No. 19CR490, United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein. The notice informs that an official transcript of a conference held on July 15, 2019, has been filed by court reporter Kelly Surina. It outlines the procedures and deadlines for the parties involved to request redactions of personal data identifiers from the transcript before it becomes publicly available.
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