November 2018 5.09 Testimony of Jack Kufahl, Chief Information Security Officer of Michigan Medicine, Concerning “Nick B,” E-Mails and IP Address Tracking
During Dr. Bradley Foerster’s November 2018 University of Michigan 5.09 proceedings, Jack Kufahl, the Chief Information Security Officer of Michigan Medicine, was called as one of four witnesses against Dr. Foerster.
During questioning, Dr. Foerster introduced e-mails attributed to “Nick B,” involving criminal allegations directed against Dr. Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou. Dr. Foerster further testified that “Nick B.” accused Dr. Foerster and Dr. Petrou of extorting Dr. Paul Cronin and that the “Nick B.” communications allowed the Ann Arbor Police Department investigation to continue after related charges had been dropped.
Dr. Foerster additionally stated during questioning that the “Nick B.” matter had previously been reported through:
- departmental channels;
- the University of Michigan Office for Institutional Equity (OIE);
- and University of Michigan General Counsel Timothy Lynch.
During testimony concerning whether the origin of the “Nick B.” e-mails could theoretically be tracked down, Kufahl stated that he would require the original e-mail with full headers attached, but nevertheless repeatedly testified that:
- “I don't know”;
- “It depends”;
- “There's dependencies on many variables”;
- and that “technologies and capabilities” to investigate such matters nevertheless existed.
Certain identifying information has been independently redacted pursuant to a court-ordered confidentiality agreement.
Selected Reporting
- From Mentor to Federal Investigation: The Dr. Eva Feldman Documentary Chronology
- July 26 Documentary Notice and Documentary Chronology Transmitted to City Attorney Kaur, Mayor Taylor, City Administrator Dohoney, and Police Chief Anderson Concerning Ann Arbor Police Department Investigations, Related City Proceedings, and Federal Investigations Involving Drs. Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou (2015–2026).
- July 7 Documentary Notice to University of Michigan Vice President and General Counsel Timothy G. Lynch Concerning University and Law Enforcement Investigations Involving Drs. Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou (2015–2026). July 8 UM Announces Lynch Leaving.
- From One FBI File to a Legislative Proposal: Peter and Maria Foerster Ask Senator Van Hollen's Office and Congressman Jamie Raskin to Consider a Uniform Administrative Framework for Federal Investigations
- The Institutional Fingerprint of the FBI Russia-Gate File: Referrals, Consults, Intelligence Reports, and the June 16, 2026 FBI Production
- Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou Document More Than Two Years of Unsuccessful Efforts to Trace Bank of Ann Arbor's $1.4 Million Sheriff's Sale Credit Bid (June 2026)