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.
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Brad Foerster, MD PhD
Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is active in the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.