Former Guard Tova Noel to Testify on Epstein Death

Noel was on duty the night Epstein died in 2019 and is accused of falsifying records

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:33pm

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Tova Noel, a former prison guard at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, has been asked to testify before the House Oversight Committee on March 26 regarding the death of Jeffrey Epstein in 2019. Noel was one of two guards accused of falsifying records to make it appear they had checked on Epstein, who was considered a suicide risk, during the night he died. The renewed focus on Noel's actions comes after the release of new Justice Department documents that raise further questions about the events surrounding Epstein's death.

Why it matters

Epstein's death in federal custody has been shrouded in mystery and controversy, with many questioning whether proper protocols were followed the night he died. Noel's testimony could shed light on whether the official record of that night can be trusted, which is crucial to understanding the circumstances surrounding Epstein's demise.

The details

According to reports, Noel's computer history showed she had searched for Epstein's name online about 40 minutes before he was found unresponsive. Her bank also reportedly alerted the FBI to suspicious activity in her account, with 12 cash deposits made starting in April 2018. Noel has said she does not recall looking up Epstein online and has claimed she never worked in the Special Housing Unit where Epstein was held. The charges against Noel and another guard were later dropped, but questions remain about their actions that night.

  • Epstein died on August 10, 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
  • Noel is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on March 26, 2026.

The players

Tova Noel

A former correctional officer at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York who was on duty the night Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019. Noel has been accused of falsifying records to make it appear she had checked on Epstein, who was considered a suicide risk, during the night he died.

Jeffrey Epstein

A financier who died by suicide in a New York jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.

James Comer

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee, which has called Noel to testify about the events surrounding Epstein's death.

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What they’re saying

“I've never worked in the Special Housing Unit and actually done rounds every 30 minutes.”

— Tova Noel (Deposition)

What’s next

The House Oversight Committee will question Noel on March 26, 2026 about her actions and the records she allegedly falsified the night Epstein died.

The takeaway

Noel's testimony could provide crucial insight into whether the official record of the events surrounding Epstein's death can be trusted, potentially shedding light on one of the murkier aspects of this high-profile case.