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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.

This document is page 2 of a court transcript from December 19, 2019, regarding the case United States v. Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died). Attorneys for both sides make their appearances, and the government prosecutor, Rebekah Donaleski, informs the court that discovery has not yet been fully delivered. She notes the defendants self-surrendered on November 19 and that the government needs another month to complete the production of current discovery.