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This document is a discovery response letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office (SDNY) to defense counsel for Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, dated March 14, 2020. It provides specific timestamps and video file identifications from MCC surveillance footage on the night of Jeffrey Epstein's death (August 9-10, 2019), including times Epstein left his cell for a phone call and times the defendants were at their desk using computers. It also identifies an MCC technician named Hughwon Daniel.

Bail disposition form for Michael Thomas, a correctional officer charged in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's death. Thomas pleaded not guilty on November 19, 2019, and was released on a $100,000 Personal Recognizance Bond with travel restrictions limited to NY/NJ. Specific handwritten conditions prohibit excessive alcohol use and contact with his co-defendant (Tova Noel) without counsel present.

A court order from the Southern District of New York in the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (guards on duty during Jeffrey Epstein's death). Judge Analisa Torres orders a modification to Tova Noel's pretrial release conditions, permitting her to travel to the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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.

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.

This document is a transcript of a court conference held on January 30, 2020, regarding the case United States v. Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the guards charged in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's death. The proceedings focus on setting a trial date; the defense requests a delay until October due to discovery volume and personal conflicts, while the prosecution argues for a June trial, emphasizing the case is limited to a specific '14-hour period.' The judge ultimately sets the trial for June 22, 2020, following a contentious exchange with defense attorney Jason Foy regarding family vacation schedules and professional obligations.

This document is a court order from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (guards on duty during Jeffrey Epstein's death). Judge Analisa Torres orders the adjournment of the trial originally scheduled for June 14, 2021, 'sine die' due to COVID-19 pandemic procedures, with plans to reschedule for the third quarter of 2021. Parties are ordered to submit blackout dates by April 15, 2021.

This document is a formal request filed on September 14, 2020, by defense attorney Montell Figgins in the case USA v. Michael Thomas (related to the Jeffrey Epstein prison guard prosecution). Figgins requests court permission for his client, Michael Thomas, to travel to Georgia to visit his sick father, noting that the pre-trial services officer does not oppose the request.

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.

A discovery response letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office (SDNY) to defense counsel for Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the guards charged in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's death. The letter identifies specific video surveillance files and timestamps from August 9-10, 2019, documenting Epstein's movements (including a phone call) and the defendants' computer usage at the desk. It also addresses requests regarding an MCC technician and video from July 23, 2019.

A court order from the Southern District of New York in the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died). Judge Analisa Torres adjourned a status conference originally scheduled for March 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., moving it to 3:00 p.m. on the same day.

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.

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.

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.

A court order from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, dated December 15, 2021, in the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty during Jeffrey Epstein's death). Judge Analisa Torres orders that the status conference scheduled for the following day, December 16, 2021, is adjourned sine die (indefinitely).

This document is a 'Nolle Prosequi' filed in the Southern District of New York, formally dismissing criminal charges against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas. The defendants, who were the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died, had previously entered into a deferred prosecution agreement on May 20, 2021. Following their successful completion of community service and good behavior over a six-month period ending November 20, 2021, the U.S. Attorney's Office moved to drop the case.

This is a court order from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died). Judge Analisa Torres adjourned a status conference originally scheduled for March 17, 2021, to April 28, 2021, and provided instructions for remote access via video and telephone.

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.

Legal correspondence filed on April 15, 2021, in the case of United States v. Noel and Thomas (the guards on duty during Jeffrey Epstein's death). Assistant US Attorneys Lonergan and Roos inform Judge Torres of trial availability dates for the defendants in late 2021 and request an exclusion of time under the Speedy Trial Act.

This document is a legal filing from March 10, 2021, in the case of USA v. Michael Thomas (one of the guards charged in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's death). Defense attorney Montell Figgins requests court permission for Thomas to travel to Georgia to visit his sick father. Judge Analisa Torres granted the request on the same day.

This document is a Nolle Prosequi filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York regarding the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the correctional officers on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died. The filing indicates that both defendants successfully completed the terms of their deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) entered into on May 20, 2021, including community service and good behavior. Consequently, the Government recommended, and Judge Analisa Torres ordered on January 3, 2022, that the charges against them be dismissed.

This document is the cover page for a federal indictment (Case 1:19-cr-00830-AT) filed on November 19, 2019, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The indictment, brought by U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman, charges Tova Noel and Michael Thomas as defendants. Handwritten notes indicate the case was assigned to Judge Torres and Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn.

Court order from the Southern District of New York in the case of USA v. Tova Noel and Michael Thomas. Judge Analisa Torres orders a motion filed by defendant Michael Thomas stricken from the docket because it contained 'Protected Material' in violation of a previous protective order. The defendant is directed to refile the motion in compliance with the order.

This is a court order filed on December 10, 2021, in the case of United States v. Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty during Jeffrey Epstein's death). Judge Analisa Torres adjourned a status conference originally scheduled for December 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., moving it to 3:30 p.m. on the same day. The order specifies that proceedings will be held via videoconference due to COVID-19 protocols and provides dial-in information for the public and press.

This document is page 7 of a government legal filing (Document 35) from April 24, 2020, in the case against Michael Thomas and Tova Noel (the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died). The prosecution argues against Thomas's motion to compel the production of BOP records and a DOJ-OIG draft report, stating these materials are irrelevant, not in the prosecution's possession, or privileged. The document also restates the facts of the November 19, 2019 indictment charging the defendants with conspiracy and making false records.

This document is a court order from the Southern District of New York dated April 26, 2021, presided over by Judge Analisa Torres in the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died). The order adjourns a status conference originally scheduled for April 28, 2021, rescheduling it to June 17, 2021, to be held remotely via videoconference. It provides dial-in instructions for the press and public while strictly prohibiting recording or rebroadcasting.

This legal document, dated December 13, 2021, is a recommendation from Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicolas Roos to the court. It states that defendants Tova Noel and Michael Thomas have successfully complied with their deferral agreement, which expired on November 20, 2021. Consequently, the Government recommends that the court issue an order of nolle prosequi, effectively dismissing the indictment (19 Cr. 830 (AT)) against them.

This document is page 2 of a Protective Order filed on December 16, 2019, in the criminal case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died). The order outlines restrictions on 'Protected Materials' provided during discovery, stipulating they can only be used for defense purposes and cannot be disclosed to third parties except as specifically allowed. The defendants consented to this order.

This document is a court transcript from February 10, 2020, for the case of United States v. Tova Noel and Michael Thomas. Defense counsel Jason Foy, representing Tova Noel, requests that the trial scheduled for April 20, 2020, be adjourned to October 2020. The justification for the delay is the voluminous amount of discovery material, which requires more time for the defense to review in order to provide effective counsel.

This document is page 18 of a Grand Jury indictment, filed on November 19, 2019. It details Count Six, charging defendants Tova Noel and Michael Thomas with willfully creating and submitting a false count slip to the MCC on or about August 10, 2019, in the Southern District of New York. The act was allegedly intended to obstruct or influence an investigation within the jurisdiction of a U.S. department or agency.

This document is page 17 of a federal indictment filed on November 19, 2019, against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (guards assigned to Jeffrey Epstein). The text details 'Count Five,' charging the defendants with making false records regarding a 3 a.m. prisoner count on August 10, 2019 (the date of Epstein's death). It asserts they submitted false count slips to the MCC claiming they checked prisoners when they had not.

This document is a legal filing dated December 13, 2021, from the US Attorney's Office in New York regarding the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died). Assistant US Attorney Nicolas Roos writes that because the defendants successfully complied with the terms of their deferred prosecution agreement (which expired November 20, 2021), the Government recommends a *nolle prosequi* (dismissal) of the charges in Indictment 19 Cr. 830.

This document is page 16 of a federal indictment (Case 1:19-cr-00830-AT) filed on November 19, 2019. It details charges against correctional officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas for falsifying records at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) regarding prisoner counts in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) on August 9 and 10, 2019. These dates coincide with the custody and death of Jeffrey Epstein.

This is a legal document filed on December 30, 2021, in the Southern District of New York (Case 1:19-cr-00830-AT). United States Attorney Damian Williams directs that an order of 'nolle prosequi' (abandonment of prosecution) be filed regarding defendants Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, effectively dropping the charges related to Indictment 19 Cr. 830. The document includes a space for Judge Analisa Torres to order the action.

This is a court order from the Southern District of New York, signed by Judge Analisa Torres on February 25, 2021, and filed on March 8, 2021, regarding the case against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas (the guards on duty during Jeffrey Epstein's death). The order adjourns a status conference originally scheduled for March 17, 2021, rescheduling it to April 28, 2021, to be conducted remotely via video. The document provides specific instructions for video appearance by counsel and defendants, as well as dial-in information for the press and public to access the audio feed.

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.

This is a 'Nolle Prosequi' filing from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, dated January 3, 2022. It formally dismisses the criminal case (19 Cr. 830) against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the correctional officers on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died. The dismissal follows their successful completion of a six-month deferred prosecution agreement entered into in May 2021, which required good behavior and community service.