Illegal Activity
concerning
Blackmail
none
Date
2022-03-07
Document Type
memorandum of investigation
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:44
Summary
This memorandum of investigation details the OIG's analysis of surveillance video footage from the MCC New York SHU related to the death of Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation revealed that correctional officers failed to conduct required rounds and counts, and prefilled the corresponding documentation, indicating potential dereliction of duty and falsification of records.
Metadata
- Subject
- Surveillance Video Analysis of the Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, New York, Special Housing Unit
- Sender
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
- Recipients
- —
- Document ID
- 2019-010614, 2019-009707
- Date
- 2022-03-07
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- concerning
- Description
- The document reveals potential dereliction of duty and falsification of records by correctional officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, who admitted to not conducting required rounds and counts and prefilling the corresponding documentation.
- Categories
- Dereliction of dutyFalsification of records
- Content Type
- first_hand
Evidence:
- Correctional officers failing to conduct required rounds and counts.
- Prefilling count and round sheets.
Relationships 3
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Epstein | Inmate | MCC New York | Jeffrey Epstein was an inmate at the MCC New York SHU. |
| Tova Noel | Correctional Officer | MCC New York | Tova Noel was a correctional officer at the MCC New York SHU. |
| Michael Thomas | Material Handler Specialist | MCC New York | Michael Thomas was a Material Handler Specialist at the MCC New York SHU. |
Notable Quotes 2
Noel and Thomas admitted to the OIG that they prefilled the count and round sheets for the morning watch shift on August 10, 2019, and did not conduct any of the counts or rounds from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
The OIG believes this is the last time a CO entered the L tier prior to 6 a.m. on August 10, 2019.
Red Flags 3
- Correctional officers failing to conduct required rounds and counts.
- Prefilling count and round sheets.
- Possible sleeping on duty by correctional officers.
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
- Correctional Officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas admitted to prefilling count and round sheets and not conducting rounds from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Correctional Officers Tova Noel and did not conduct the 4 p.m. count inside the SHU on August 9, 2019.
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Legal matters/litigationIllegal activitiesCommunications/correspondence
Organizations 5
Department of JusticeOffice of the Inspector GeneralFederal Bureau of PrisonsMetropolitan Correctional CenterFederal Bureau of Investigation
Locations 2
New York, New YorkQuantico, Virginia
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Investigative
- Purpose
- To analyze surveillance video footage from the MCC New York SHU related to the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
- Significance
- The document details the OIG's investigation into the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death, focusing on the surveillance video analysis and the actions of BOP employees.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA00062045.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_9
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:44:23.547788
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ