Illegal Activity
concerning
Blackmail
none
Date
2023-03
Document Type
report
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:44
Summary
This report details the OIG's investigation into the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York. The investigation found that correctional officers Michael Thomas and Noel falsified records and failed to conduct mandatory rounds, contributing to a lapse in supervision that allowed Epstein to commit suicide.
Metadata
- Subject
- Investigation and Review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Custody, Care, and Supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York
- Sender
- U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General
- Recipients
- —
- Document ID
- —
- Date
- 2023-03
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- concerning
- Description
- The report details the illegal activity of falsifying records and dereliction of duty by correctional officers Michael Thomas and Noel.
- Categories
- Falsification of recordsDereliction of duty
- Content Type
- first_hand
Evidence:
- Michael Thomas and Noel falsified BOP records by attesting that they had completed the mandatory rounds and inmate counts when, in fact, they had not.
- Michael Thomas and Noel failed to conduct the mandatory rounds and inmate counts during their respective shifts in the MCC New York SHU on August 9 and 10, 2019.
Relationships 5
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | employment | Noel | Correctional officers working together in MCC New York SHU |
| Michael Thomas | custody | Jeffrey Epstein | Correctional officer responsible for monitoring Epstein in SHU |
| Noel | custody | Jeffrey Epstein | Correctional officer responsible for monitoring Epstein in SHU |
| U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York | legal | Michael Thomas | Entered into deferred prosecution agreement with Thomas |
| U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York | legal | Noel | Entered into deferred prosecution agreement with Noel |
Notable Quotes 3
Thomas said he immediately ripped the orange sheet or shirt away from the bunkbed, and Epstein's buttocks dropped approximately 1 inch to 1 inch and a half to the ground.
Thomas told the OIG that he knew he was falsely certifying the count slips when he signed them on August 10, 2019.
Thomas also admitted to the OIG that he "dozed off for periods of time during his shift.
Red Flags 5
- Falsification of records by correctional officers
- Failure to conduct mandatory rounds and inmate counts
- Correctional officers sleeping on duty
- Discrepancies in inmate counts
- Lack of candor during OIG interviews
Public Knowledge
- Context
- The death of Jeffrey Epstein and the circumstances surrounding it have been widely reported in the media.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
- Likely Public
- True
Legal Compliance
- Falsification of BOP records by Michael Thomas and Noel
- Violations of 5 C.F.R. §§ 2635.101(b)(5) and 2635.705(a), BOP Program Statements 3420.11 and 5500.14, and MCC New York SHU Post Orders
- Violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(3) by making false statements in matters within the jurisdiction of the executive branch of the Government of the United States
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Themes
Legal matters/litigationEmployment/staffingAllegations/complaintsIllegal activities
Organizations 7
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New YorkU.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG)U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New YorkFBIU.S. District Court for the Southern District of New YorkOffice of the Chief Medical Examiner
Locations 2
New York, New YorkSouthern District of New York
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Investigative, factual
- Purpose
- To investigate and review the Federal Bureau of Prisons' custody, care, and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York.
- Significance
- Details the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death while in federal custody, including the falsification of records by correctional officers.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA00035986.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_8
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:44:46.188466
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ