EFTA00131225.pdf
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90A-NY-3151227 Serial 121
FD-I036 (12cv. 10-16-2009)
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Import Form
Form Type: FD-361 - Non-Disclosure Form Date: 09/18/2019
Title:(U) NDA with SigNet Technologies Inc
Approved By: SSA
Drafted By:
Case ID It: 90A-NY-3151227 (U) UNSUB(S);
JEFFREY EPSTEIN - VICTIM;
DEATH INVESTIGATION
Synopsis: (U) To document a signed NDA with SigNet Technologies Inc
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UNCLASSIFIED
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NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 17th da of Se tember 2019, between SigNet
Technologies, Inc., having offices located Beltsville, MD 20705
(hereinafter called "Company"), and the United States Government, Department of Justice,
Federal Bureau of Investigation ereinafter the "FBI"), having offices located at the
Engineering Research Facility Quantico, Virginia, 22135.
WHEREAS, Company and the FBI possess certain information specified on Exhibits A and B
hereto, which is not available to the public, which Company and the FBI desire to protect against
disclosure or competitive use; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate discussions and analyses between Company and the FBI,
certain confidential and proprietary, technical, financial, business, and law enforcement sensitive
information may be disclosed by the FBI or Company,
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree to the following:
A. DEFINITIONS
1. The term "Information," as used in this Agreement, means business or law
enforcement data, including but not limited to all specifications, drawings, sketches, models,
samples, reports, plans, forecasts, current or historical data, computer programs or
documentation and all other technical and financial data.
2. "Proprietary Information" is defined as information which is in the possession of
Company, is not generally available to the public, and which Company desires to protect against
unrestricted disclosure or competitive use. Proprietary Information includes, but is not limited
to, the information specified in Exhibit B of this agreement.
3. "Law Enforcement Sensitive Information" is defined as information which is in
the possession of the FBI, is not available to the public, and which the FBI desires to protect
against unrestricted disclosure. It is information that, if disclosed, could harm or otherwise
impede investigative activities, investigative techniques, or other activities of the FBI. Law
Enforcement Sensitive Information includes, but is not limited to, the information specified in
Exhibit A of this agreement.
B. INFORMATION MARKING
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1. All information which is disclosed by Company to the FBI and which is to be
protected hereunder as Proprietary Information of Company shall:
a) if in writing or other tangible form, be conspicuously labeled as Proprietary,
Confidential or the like at the time of delivery and contain this statement: "Not to
be disclosed or used outside the FBI except with written approval from Company";
b) if oral, be identified as Proprietary Information at the time of disclosure and, if
subsequently reduced to writing by either party, the writing shall be labeled as
indicated in section B(1Xa) above.
Company shall have the right to correct any inadvertent failure to designate information as
Proprietary Information by written notification to the FBI. After receiving said notification, the
FBI shall from that time forward treat such information as Proprietary Information and shall
protect such Proprietary Information.
2. All information which is disclosed by the FBI to Company and which is to be
protected hereunder as Law Enforcement Sensitive Information shall:
a) if in writing or other tangible form, be conspicuously labeled as Law Enforcement
Sensitive or the like at the time of delivery and contain this statement: "This
information includes data that should not be disclosed outside Company without
written approval from the FBI";
b) if oral, be identified as Law Enforcement Sensitive Information at the time of
disclosure and, if subsequently reduced to writing by either party, the writing shall
be labeled as indicated in section B(2Xa) above.
The FBI shall have the right to correct any inadvertent failure to designate information as Law
Enforcement Sensitive by written notification to Company. After receiving said notification,
Company shall from that time forward treat such information as Law Enforcement Sensitive
Information and shall protect such Law Enforcement Sensitive Information.
C. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND RESTRICTIONS
1. All disclosures of Proprietary or Law Enforcement Sensitive Information between
the parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be made by or under the supervision of the
Designated Coordinator for each party. Such Coordinators are identified in section G.
2. Subject to the provisions of section C(3) with respect to any Proprietary
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Information provided hereunder, the FBI shall treat such information in the following manner:
a) restrict disclosure of Proprietary Information to only those FBI employees and other
Federal employees who have a need to know the information and who have
indicated their agreement to be bound by the obligations of this Agreement as
evidenced by their signature on the form attached hereto as Exhibit C;
b) restrict disclosure of Proprietary Information to only its agents, advisors,
consultants, contractors and/or subcontractors who have a need to know the
information and who have indicated their agreement to be bound by the obligations
of this Agreement as evidenced by their signature on the form attached hereto as
Exhibit C;
c) contest disclosure to any third party pursuant to any Freedom of Information Act
request for disclosure of Company Proprietary Information and notify Company in
writing of any such request.
3. The obligations imposed upon the FBI herein shall not apply, whether or not
designated as Proprietary Information, to:
a) information rightfully received from a third party without restriction and without
breach of this Agreement;
b) information independently developed by the FBI without use of Company Proprietary
Information;
c) information disclosed without similar restrictions to a third party by Company;
d) information approved in writing by Company for disclosure;
e) information required to be disclosed by the FBI pursuant to statute, regulation, or a
valid order of a court; provided, however, the FBI shall have first given notice to
Company and made an effort to obtain a protective order.
4. Subject to the provisions of section C(5) with respect to any Law Enforcement
Sensitive Information provided hereunder, Company shall treat such information in the following
manner:
a) restrict disclosure of Law Enforcement Sensitive Information to only those
Company employees who have a need to know the information and who have
indicated their agreement to be bound by the obligations of this Agreement as
evidenced by their signature on the form attached hereto as Exhibit C;
b) restrict disclosure of Law Enforcement Sensitive Information to only its agents,
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advisors, consultants, contractors and/or subcontractors who have a need to know
the information and who have indicated their agreement to be bound by the
obligations of this Agreement as evidenced by their signature on the form attached
hereto as Exhibit C;
c) advise all Company employees and non-Company employees who have access to
the Law Enforcement Sensitive Information of the obligation to protect Law
Enforcement Sensitive Information provided hereunder and, as mentioned in
sections C(4Xa) and C(4)(b) above, obtain the agreement of all Company and non-
Company employees to be so bound as evidenced by their signature on the form
attached hereto as Exhibit C;
d) use the Law Enforcement Sensitive Information provided hereunder only for
purposes directly related purpose of the information exchange;
5. The obligations imposed upon Company herein shall not apply to information
whether or not designated as Law Enforcement Sensitive Information, which is:
a) rightfully received from a third party without restriction and without breach of this
Agreement;
b) independently developed by Company without use of Law Enforcement Sensitive
Information;
c) disclosed without similar restrictions to a third party by the FBI;
d) approved in writing by the FBI for disclosure by Company;
e) required to be disclosed by Company pursuant to statute, regulation, or a valid order
of a court; provided, however, Company shall have first given notice to the FBI and
made an effort to obtain a protective order.
D. INFORMATION OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
1. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as granting or conferring
any rights by license in any Proprietary Information disclosed to the FBI or in any Law
Enforcement Sensitive Information disclosed to Company. All Proprietary Information shall
remain the property of Company and shall be returned by the FBI to Company upon written
request. Likewise, all Law Enforcement Sensitive Information shall remain the property of the
FBI and shall be returned by Company to the FBI upon written request. If the parties hereto
decide to enter into any licensing arrangement regarding any Proprietary Information or present
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or future patent claims disclosed hereunder, it shall be done only on the basis of a separate
written agreement between them. No disclosure to the FBI of any Proprietary Information
hereunder shall be construed to be a public disclosure of such Proprietary Information by
Company for any purpose whatsoever. No disclosure to Company of any Law Enforcement
Sensitive Information hereunder shall be construed to be a public disclosure of such Law
Enforcement Sensitive Information by the FBI for any purpose whatsoever.
E. NO FURTHER OBLIGATIONS
1. The furnishing of any Proprietary or Law Enforcement Sensitive Information
hereunder shall not obligate Company or the FBI to enter into any further agreement or
negotiation or to refrain from entering into an agreement or negotiation with any other party,
provided that an agreement with any other party complies with this non-disclosure Agreement
F. UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE
I. In the event the FBI discloses, disseminates, or releases any Proprietary Information
received from Company, except as provided in this Agreement, such disclosure, dissemination or
release will be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and Company may demand prompt
return of all Proprietary Information previously provided to the FBI. The provisions of this
paragraph apply in addition to any other legal rights or remedies the parties may have under
Federal law.
2. In the event Company discloses, disseminates, or releases any Law Enforcement
Sensitive Information received from the FBI, except as provided in this Agreement, such
disclosure, dissemination or release will be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and the
FBI may demand prompt return of all Law Enforcement Sensitive Information previously
provided to Company. The provisions of this paragraph apply in addition to any other legal
rights or remedies the parties may have under Federal law.
G. DESIGNATED COORDINATORS
1. The Designated Coordinators for the parties are:
For Company: _Bill Keller, Justin Houston, Steve Smith
For the FBI:
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Each party may change its Designated Coordinator at any time during the term of this Agreement
by notifying the Designated Coordinator for the other party in writing.
H. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, MODIFICATION, DURATION, AND TERMINATION
1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes
any prior or contemporaneous oral or written representation with regard to the subject matter
hereof. This Agreement may not be modified except by a writing signed by both parties.
2. This Agreement shall be effective from Q9/18 , 2019 through 09/18 , 2020,
unless amended, in writing, by mutual written agreement of the parties. Notwithstanding the
above, the provisions concerning non-disclosure of Proprietary and Law Enforcement Sensitive
Information received under this Agreement shall survive expiration of the term of this
Agreement.
3. Upon the request of Company or after the term of this Agreement, whichever is
sooner, the FBI shall cease use of all Proprietary Information received from Company and shall
destroy all such information, including copies thereof, and shall furnish Company with written
certification of destruction, or, upon Company's request, shall return such information to
Company.
4. Upon the request of the FBI or after the term of this Agreement, whichever is
sooner, Company shall cease use of all Law Enforcement Sensitive Information received from
the FBI and shall destroy all such information, including copies thereof, and shall fumish the FBI
with written certification of destruction, or, upon the FBI's request, shall return such information
to the FBI.
5. Information may have been disclosed by Company to the FBI prior to the effective
date of this Agreement pursuant to the terms of a prior non-disclosure or similar agreement
between the parties and the disclosure of said information was restricted (whether termed
Confidential Information, Proprietary Information, or a similar term) under such agreement.
Said information shall retain that status and shall be treated as Proprietary Information by the
FBI under the terms of this Agreement without further action on the part of Company.
6. Information may have been disclosed by the FBI to Company prior to the effective
date of this Agreement pursuant to the terms of a prior non-disclosure or similar agreement
between the parties and the disclosure of said information was restricted (whether termed Law
Enforcement Sensitive Information, Law Enforcement Sensitive Information, or a similar term)
under such agreement. Said information shall retain that status and shall be treated by Company
as Law Enforcement Sensitive Information under the terms of this Agreement without further
action on the part of the FBI.
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I. GOVERNING LAW
1. This Agreement shall be governed by Federal law.
J. INVESTIGATIONS AND CONGRESSIONAL REQUESTS
1. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the FBI from using information received
under this Agreement to pursue an investigation, or respond to a Congressional request or
subpoena.
K. HEADINGS
1. Headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be
deemed a part of this Agreement.
Company
Printed Name: Scott Strange
Signature:
Title: Senior In-House Counsel
Date: September 17, 2019
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Printed Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date: 9/nrizolq
EXHIBIT A
Law Enforcement Sensitive Information
"Law Enforcement Sensitive Information" is information that, if disclosed, could reveal aspects of,
harm, or otherwise impede investigative activities or investigative techniques. "Law Enforcement
Sensitive Information" includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Information that, if disclosed, could harm or otherwise impede investigative activities, investigative
techniques, or other activities of the FBI.
EXHIBIT B
CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
"Proprietary Information" includes but is not limited to the following 3OOOC:
List information that is considered Proprietary
Software
Manuals
Logs
Techniques
Passwords
Diagrams
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EXHIBIT C
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NON-DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS
I have read the Non-Disclosure Agreement dated VI , 2019, between Company and the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (ACompany-FBI Agreement). I shall be bound by the terms and conditions
of the Company-FBI Agreement, and I will not reveal any information disclosed to me pursuant to it
except as provided for in the Company-FBI Agreement.
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90A-NY-3151227 Serial 122
FD-302 (Rev. 5-8-10)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of entry 09/P3/2019
Pursuant to a Proffer Agreement, RAYSHAUN JONES was interviewed at the
United States Attorneys Office of the Southern District of New York, 1 St.
Andrews, New York, New York. In attendance for the Proffer interview were
Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) , AUSA
, FBI Special Agent (SA) , Task Force Officer Detective
, and Office of Inspector General (OIG) SA
After being advised of the identity of the interviewing investigators and
the nature of the interview, JONES provided information relating to the
investigation.(See attached notes taken by AUSA
mycmgationon 08/28/2019 at New York, New York, United States (In Person)
File# 90A-NY-3151227 Date drafted 09/23/2019
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents arc not
to be distributed outside your agency.
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90A-NY-3151227 Serial 123
FD-I036 (12cv. 10-16-2009)
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Import Form
Form Type: OTHER - Other Date: 09/23/2019
Title:(U) OIG Referral - OIA-2019-05324
Approved By: SSA
Drafted By:
Case ID It: 90A-NY-3151227 (U) UNSUB(S);
JEFFREY EPSTEIN - VICTIM;
DEATH INVESTIGATION
Synopsis: (U) On August 12, 2019, provided the MCC OIG
Referral/Complaint (OIA-2019-05324) which is entered under OIG Case 2019-
010614.
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UNCLASSIFIED
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NewYorkComplaints, DOJOIG (OIG) 20/5-0/06,N
From: BOP OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIR <OGC-OIA@bop.gov>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 8:58 AM
To: NewYorkComplaints, DOJOIG (OIG)
Subject: OIG Referral - OIA-2019-05324
Attachments: OIA-2019-05324.zip
Importance: High
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From:
To: NEW YORK FIELD OFFICE (DOJOIG.NewYorkComplaints@usdoj.gov)
Subject: OIG Referral - OIA-2019-05324
Michael Albert Thomas
Materials Handler Supervisor, WS-04
Tova A. Noel
Correctional Officer, GL-05
MCC New York
Endangering the Safety of an Inmate (111/062A) Inattention to Duty (111/054) Failure to Follow Policy (111/060)
Please reference OIA Case No. 2019.05324 when providing the OIG IDMS to our office.
Please see attachment.
Thank you,
Investigative Support Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Office of Internal Affairs
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Washington, D.C. 2O534
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BP-S715.012 REFERRAL OF INCIDENT (INTERNAL AFFAIRS)
AUG 01
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
Date of Incident Time of Incident
August 10, 2019 6:33 a.m.
Place Incident Occurred
MCC New York
Allegation(s)
Inattentive to Duty
Failure to Follow Policy
Source of Allegation(s)
, Lieutenant
Subject of Incident'a Information:
Full Name Title and Grade
Michael Thomas Material Handler Foreman
Tovia Noel Correctional Officer GS-5
Victim (Inmate) Information (If applicable)
Full Name ): Title/Reg. No.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: (Provide a brief, but complete summation of incident
including names of any witnesses)
On August 10, 2019, at approximately 6:33 a.m. inmate Epstein, Jeffrey
73618-054 was found unresponsive in his assigned cell in the Special Housing
Unit. Inmate Epstein was pronounced dead at 7:36 a.m. by the Emergency room
physician at the local hospital. During a conversation with the Operations
Lieutenant, Officer Noel stated that she and Officer Thomas did not conduct
the 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. count. The Operations Lieutenant also had a conversation
with Mr. Thomas and he stated "we messed up". Ms. Noel and Mr. Thomas were
both asked to provide memorandums for the incident, they both stated they
were traumatized and needed to go home. They also stated that they wanted
to contact the Union President to review any memorandum they would have to
write.
Describe any action taken locally prior toCalkreferral: Are local, state or federal
authorities involved?
Classification 3 Case Yes X No
Printed Name and Signature of Person Preparing Referral of Incident
L. N'Diaye, Warden
CEO's • d Name and Signature Location Date
D' e, Warden MCC New York
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NOTE: Please fax all pertinent information as soon as possible after completion of the
telephonic referral. Include all statements, memos, affidavits, medical reports, personnel
actions as may apply.
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U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Memorandum
Federal Correctional Institution
DATE: August 10, 2019
SUBJECT: Inmate Epstein, Jeffrey (#76318-054)
On August 10, 2019 at approximately 6:33 A.M. The Special housing unit Shu#1 Officer T. Noel announced by via
radio medical emergency on 9 South upon arrival, officer Noel stated to me that inmate Espstein had hung himself.
As I entered cell Z06-220 on L-tier, I witnessed inmate Epstein on the floor of his cell unresponsive with Shu#2
officer M. Thomas performing life- saving CPR on him. I immediately relieved him and begin administering CPR
continuously until relieved by clinical nurse J. Columbo who continued to perform CPR. I then notified the control
center to call 911 emergency services at 6:35 a.m.; CPR was being continuously administered as inmate Espstein
was escorted to the 2nd FL. Health Service Area, while in the medical area I witnessed nurse continuously
performing CPR on inmate Epstein until relieved by EMT staff at 6:43 am. Inmate Epstein #76318-054 was escorted
from the met the Rear-gate area where he was transferred into EMS ambulance 04 • 0 am with #1
Escort officer and followed in the Bop chase vehicle by escort by #2 Escort officer o downtown
Beekman Hospital. During the emergency situation s/o T. Noel stated to me "we did not complete e 3am, 5am
rouinds. Officer M. Thomas was appearing very distraught when ask what happened he stated "we messed up,
followed by" I messed up" she's not to blame we didn't do any rounds. .
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Case Participants
Case Participant 1
Type Complainant
Additional Role Witness
Name
Address
Oty MATAWAN
State N)
Zip 077470000
Soc. Sec. No.
Date of Birth
Race BLACK, NOT OF HISPANIC ORIGIN
Sex
Tide CORRECTNL OFFCR
Working Title 6237
Pay Plan GS
Series 0007
Grade 11
Step 06
Region NORTHEAST REGION - NER
Institution New York (MCC) - NYM
Bargaining Unit 8888
Discipline 2
Hazardous Duty Date 2002-03-24
Entered On Duty 2002.03-24
Separated Date N/A
Case Participant 2
Type Subject
Additional Role
Name MICHAEL THOMAS
Address
City PLAINFIELD
State
Zip 070631045
Soc. Sec. No.
Date of Birth
Race BLACK, NOT OF HISPANIC ORIGIN
Sex
rite MTRLS HNDLR SUPVR
Working Title 7018
Pay Plan WS
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Series 6907
Grade 04
Step 05
Region NORTHEAST REGION - NER
Institution New York (MCC) - NYM
Bargaining unit 1018
Discipline 9
Hazardous Duty Date 2007.04.01
Entered On Duty 2007.04-01
Separated Date N/A
Case Participant 3
Type Subject
Additional Role
Name TOVA NOEL
Address
City NEW YORK -BRONX
State NY
Zip 104563117
Soc. Sec. No.
Date of Birth
Race BLACK, NOT OF HISPANIC ORIGIN
Sex
Title CORRECTNL OFFCR
working Title 4585
Pay Plan GL
Series 0007
Grade 05
Step 01
Region NORTHEAST REGION • NER
Institution New York (MCC) - NYM
Bargaining unit 1018
Discipline 2
Hazardous Duty Date 2018-06-24
Entered On Duty 2018.06-24
Separated Date N/A
Case Participant 4
Type Victim
Additional Role Other
Name JEFFREY EPSTEIN
Race WHITE
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Sex M
Ethnicity OTHER THAN HISP
Reg. No 76318-054
Region
Institution
Address
Ow
State
Zip
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Short Description: MICHAEL THOMAS - 062A - ENDANGERING THE I
I Matter ID: OIA-2019-05324
SAFETY OF AN INMATE
Matter Details
Login Information OIG Information
MICHAEL THOMAS - 062A - ENDANGERING Referral Date 08/12/2019
Short Name
THE SAFETY OF AN INMATE
Field Office NEW YORK FIELD OFFICE
Classification Category 2 - Ackninistrative
DISP0SItion
Region NORTHEAST REGION - NER
Deferral Date
Institution/Facility New York (MCC) • NYM
Case Number
Field Office DC HEADQUARTERS
Date Rpt Sent to 010
Non BOP Site
Investigated By 01A
Progress
Patriot Act Violation? No
Staff Search Procedure? NO Incident Date 08/10/2019
Insider Threat? No Reported Date 08/12/2019
Office of Special Counsel? No Open Date 08/12/2019
Self Reporting? No Last Event Pending Deferral by OIG
Inv RM Status
State Information Inv Rpt Status Date
Current Owner
Matter Access Public
Matter Status Open
dose Date
Other Information
Disposition
Comments
Individual List
View Person Detail
Type Additional Role Name ID Empl/Inmt/Other
Complainant witness Employee
016 Staff NEW YORK FIELD OFFICE Other
Subject MICHAEL THOMAS 06085 Employee
Subject TOVA NOEL 06087 Employee
Victim Other JEFFREY EPSTEIN 06089 Inmate
Event List
Event Type Due Date Completion Date
Pending Deferral by OIG 10/11/2019
Allegations
Allegation 1
Allegation Category III - Inmate - Other OniOuty Misconduct
Allegation SubCategory 062A - Endangering the Safety of an Inmate
Status
Associated Person MICHAEL THOMAS
Arrested? No
Charged Offense
Convicted? No
Incarcerated? No
Other (Legal Action)
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Allegation 2
Allegation Category III - Inmate - Other On-Duty Misconduct
Allegation SubCategory 062A - Endangering the Safety of an Inmate
Status
Associated Person TOVA NOEL
Arrested? No
Charged Offense
Convicted? No
Incarcerated? No
Other (legal Action)
Allegation 3
Allegation Category 111 - Inmate - Other On-Duty Misamduct
Allegation SubCategory 054 - Inattention to Duty
Status
Associated Person MICHAEL THOMAS
Arrested? No
Charged Offense
Convicted? No
Incarcerated? No
Other (Legal Action)
Allegation 4
Allegation Category 111 - Inmate - Other On-Duty Misconduct
Allegation Sul:Category 059 - Inattention to Duty
Status
Associated Person TOVA NOEL
Arrested? No
Charged Offense
Convicted? No
Incarcerated? No
Other (Legal Action)
Allegation 5
Allegation Category III • Inmate - Other On -Duty Misconduct
Allegation SubCategory 060 • Failure to Follow Policy
Status
Associated Person MICHAEL THOMAS
Arrested? NO
Charged Offense
Convicted? NO
Incarcerated? No
Other (Legal Action)
Allegation 6
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Allegation Category 111 - Inmate - Other On-Duty Misconduct
Allegation SubCategory 060 - Failure to Follow Policy
Status
Associated Person TOVA NOEL
Arrested? No
Oiarged Offense
Convicted? No
Incarcerated? No
Other (Legal Action)
Narratives
Narrative 1
Type CASE SUMMARY
Reportedly, on August 10, 2019, at approximately 6:33 a.m., inmate Jeffery Epstein, #76218-054, was
found unresponsive in his assigned cell In the Special Housing Unit. Epstein was pronounced dead at 7:36
a.m., by ans is n room physician at the local hospital. In a memorandum dated August 10, 2019,
Lieutenant claims that while speaking to Correctional Officer love Noel she stated that she and
Narrabve Material Ha r el Thomas did not conduct the 3:00 a.m., and 5:00 a.m., rounds. It Is also alleged
Thomas stated We messed up, and I messed up, sties not to blame we dldnt do any rounds. Note: Additional
staff memorandums have not yet been collected due to Noel and Thomas being authorized leave, claiming
they were traumatized over event. Allegedly the staff also requested that the local Union President review
any memorandums written.
Matter Documents
Document Type Name Description Create Date Created By View
Predicating Information 2019-05234 PRED.pdf 08/12/2019 View
EFTA00131251
90A-NY-3151227 Serial 124
FD-I036 (12cv. 10-16-2009)
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Import Form
Form Type: OTHER - Other Date: 09/23/2019
Title:(U) MCC Duty Officer Supplement
Approved By: SSA
Drafted By:
Case ID It: 90A-NY-3151227 (U) UNSUB(S);
JEFFREY EPSTEIN - VICTIM;
DEATH INVESTIGATION
Synopsis: (U) On August 12, 2019, provided the
MCC Duty Officer Supplement
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UNCLASSIFIED
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U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Burenrt of Prisons
Akiropolitan Cor ciional renter
New York, NY 10007
OPI: Executive Assistant
Institution
NUMBER: NYM5502.I I
Supplement DATE: 10/26/2017
SUBJECT: Duty Officer
implementing Bureau of Prisons Program Statfement
1. PURPOSE: To establish procedures for
5502.10, Duty Officers.
b, Duty
ECT IVE S AFF ECT ED : Dire ctiv es rescinded: Institution Supplement 5502.10
2. DIR 2.11 Duty
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