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Page 158 1 counsel has advised me that I may not. And they've 2 instructed me that I am to assert my Fourteenth 3 Amendment, Sixth Amendment, Fifth Amendment 4 Rights. And, though I'd like to answer each one of 5 your questions, my counsel has advised me that ill 6 choose to do so, which is my preference, I risk 7 waiving those rights and/or losing their 8 representation. 9 BY MR. HOROWITZ 10 Q Isn't it true that you and Jane Doe 4 watched a 11 videotape of Jane Doe 4 and her boyfriend having sexual 12 intercourse? 13 MR. PIKE: Form. 14 THE WITNESS: Can you describe this videotape 15 tome? 16 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 17 Q Would that refresh your recollection? 18 A I don't know. Would you want to tell me about 19 it? 20 Q My question for you is: Isn't it true that you 21 and Jane Doe 4 watched a videotape of Jane Doe 4 and her 22 boyfriend having intercourse? Does that refresh your 23 recollection? 24 MR. PIKE: Same objection, form. 25 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that question Page 159 1 — a videotape of her and her boyfriend having sex? 2 MR. HOROWITZ: Yes. 3 THE WITNESS: Okay. I'd like to answer that 4 question, but my counsel has instructed me that I 5 must assert my Fourteenth Amendment, Sixth 6 Amendment and Fifth Amendment Rights. And, though 7 ifs obvious I'd like to answer that question, my 8 attorneys have counseled me that I — by doing so, 9 I waive those rights, or risk losing their 10 representation. 11 May I get some — a am? Is this yours? 12 MR. HOROWITZ: No. 13 THE WITNESS: Okay. 14 MR. HOROWITZ: It's mine. 15 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 16 Q Sir, you don't deny that you sexually abused 17 Jane Doe 4, do you? 18 MR. PIKE: Form, argumentative. 19 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that question 20 very much so. However, my counsel has advised me 21 today that I must assen — at least today, I must 22 assert Sixth Amendment Fourteenth Amendment and 23 Fifth Amendment Rights. And by choosing to answer, 24 I may waive those rights or risk losing their 25 representation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Page 160 So, though your partner after he filed that Jane Doe 4 lawsuit was suspended from the practice of law by the Florida Bar, or some of these other cases brought by Mr. Edwards' firm who is sitting next to you, whose partner sits in jail for bringing cases of a sexual nature, accusing people fallaciously, maliciously, simply to get money, I'd like to answer each one of your questions, but today, unfortunately, I must respectfully decline. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q Sir, are you asserting your Fifth Amendment, Sixth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment Rights to protect your innocence, or conceal your guilt? MR. PIKE: Form. I'm going to instruct him not to answer that question. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q Is there any reason that the jury should not infer that you did in fact have sexual contact with lane Doe 4 when she was a child, given that you've asserted the Fifth Amendment? MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: The Fifth Amendment has been used many times to protect the Innocent, especially people who've been falsely accused by people like your — Mr. Edwards' partner, Scott Rothstein, who Page 161 sits in jail accused by the U.S. Attorney of running the biggest fraudulent scheme in South Florida's history, stealing millions of dollars from South Florida residents. The U.S. Attorney called his enterprise a criminal his firm, Mr. Edwards' firm, sitting next to you — another one of the lawsuits, a criminal enterprise. I'd like to answer that question very specifically. However, my attorneys have counseled me that today I may not, and I may risk losing my rights, my waiver — excuse me - my rights, and risk losing my representation, ill choose to answer that question. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q Okay. I don't want to know why other people assert the Fifth Amendment. I want to know why you're asserting it. Are you asserting it because you're an innocent man, or because you're a guilty man? MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: I'd love to answer that question. However, my attorneys have counseled me that I cannot and must assert my rights under the Sixth Amendment Fourteenth and Fifth, even to that question. Though I would be more than happy to answer it, my attorneys have counseled me that by UNIVERSAL COURT REPORTING 41 (Pages 158 to 161) ( ) EFTA01076690
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Page 162 1 doing so, I may waive those rights and risk losing 2 their representation. 3 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 4 Q Okay. Sir, I'm going to ask you a few 5 questions about a young woman named Jane Doe 5. 6 A Yes. Okay. 7 Q First name is Jane Doe 5. 8 MR. PIKE: You said her last name was Jane Doe 9 5? 10 MR. HOROWITZ: Yes. 11 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 12 Q So you know her as Jane Doe 5? 13 MR. PIKE: Form, mischaracterizes the witness' 14 testimony, move to strike. Let's not play with 15 words. 16 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 17 Q Do you recognize her name as or Jane Doe 18 5? 19 A 1don't recognize her name. 20 Q Okay. Well, for the moment I would like you to 21 hold on to that name, so — because I'll be asking you a 22 series of questions about it, okay? 23 A Okay. 24 Q Isn't it true that a girl named Jane Doe 5 came 25 to your Palm Beach estate in approximately 2001 or Page 163 1 2002? 2 MR. PIKE: Form. 3 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that question 4 with respect to Miss Jane Doe 5. 5 Q I asked you the right -- I know you did write 6 it down. 7 A I know. But how did you pronounce it? 8 Q Jane Doe 5. 9 A Okay. However, my attorneys have counseled me 10 that at least today I cannot answer questions that may 11 become relevant to any of your lawsuits that you have 12 filed with respect to these girls, or your partner filed 13 before he became suspended by the Florida Bar for 14 improper behavior. 15 So, though Pa like to answer that question, 16 Mr. Horowitz, as I would Ince to answer every one of 17 your questions, at least today, I am going to have to 18 assert the rights dictated to me by my counsel, either 19 the Sixth Amendment, Fourteenth and — or Fifth 20 Amendment, or all of the above. 21 I mean, I would like to answer each and every 22 one of your questions. If I do so, I'm told that I risk 23 waiving those rights, or losing their representation. 24 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 25 Q All right. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Page 164 A Excuse me. Q In either 2001 or 2002, did inform you that she had received a telephone call in which she was referred to an underage girl named Jane Doe 5 who would be willing to come to your home and give you a massage for money? MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that question, as Pd like to answer mostly every one of your questions here today. These questions, my attorneys have counseled me. I cannot answer today because — as they may be relevant to the lawsuit. They have instructed me that I must assert my Sixth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment and Fifth Amendment Rights, though I'd very much like to answer that question. BY MR. I IOROWITZ: Q Did E. inform you that she was provided with Jane Doe 5's telephone number? MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: Again? BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q Did NI inform you that she was provided with Jane Doe 5's telephone number? A "Provided with" — I — I don't understand the Page 165 question. MR. PIKE: Form to that. And I know you're going to ask it again. THE WITNESS: Yes, he is. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q Did — I'll try and ask it as fundamentally as I can. A Okay Q Did M. inform you that she had Jane Doe 5's telephone number? A I'd like to answer that question. I've been have -- Pd like to answer every question you've asked here today. However, on advice of counsel, they've instructed me that I cannot answer that question today because it may be relevant to one of your lawsuits filed by either you, Mr. Edwards -- Mr. Edwards' partner who sits in jail, your partner who's been suspended from the Florida Bar. So, though I'd like to answer that question, at least today, my counsel said I risk waiving those rights under the Sixth, Fourteenth and Fifth, or risk losing their representation. Q Did you instruct to call Jane Doe 5 to come to your home and give you a massage in 2001 or 2002? 42 (Pages 162 to 165) UNIVERSAL COURT REPORTING ( ( EFTA01076691
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Page 166 1 MR. PIKE: Form. 2 THE WITNESS: This is the same Jane Doe 5 -- 3 whatever her name is? 4 MR. HOROWITZ: Yes, keep that same person in 5 your head. 6 THE WITNESS: It's a little bit tough. I'd 7 like to answer that question. I'd like to answer 8 all your questions. However, today, my counsel has 9 advised me that I cannot answer any questions that 10 may be relevant to the lawsuit, and they've 11 instructed me that I must assert my Fourteenth, 12 Fifth and Sixth Amendment Rights. 13 And by answering those questions, that I choose 14 — that prefer to do so today, they've instructed 15 me that I may waive those rights, or risk losing 16 their representation. 17 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 18 Q Did you inform that the massage Jane Doe 5 19 was to give you would be sexual in nature? 20 MR. PIKE: Form. 21 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer each and every 22 one of your questions. My counsel has advised me 23 — my counsel has advised me that I cannot today, 24 and they've instructed me that I should assert my 25 Fourteenth Amendment, Sixth Amendment and Fifth Page 167 1 Amendment rights. 2 And if l choose not to do so, l risk waiving 3 those rights, or losing their representation. So, 4 though I'd like to answer that question, I cannot. 5 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 6 Q Did you observe ■. speaking with Jane Doe 5 7 on the telephone to arrange for Jane Doe 5 to come to 8 your home for a massage? 9 MR. PIKE: Form. 10 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer each one of 11 your questions, Mr. Horowitz, each and every one 12 that you've posed hero today, but I am going to 13 have to answer that question, as I've answered most 14 of your other questions here today, which is my 15 counsel has advised me, at least today, at least 16 today, that I cannot answer those questions and 17 must assert my Fourteenth Amendment Rights, Sixth 18 Amendment Rights and Fifth Amendment Rights or -- 19 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 20 Q Did — 21 A I'm sorry. 22 Q Pm sorry, go ahead. 23 A — or risk waiving those rights, or losing 24 their representation. 25 Q Did tell you that she had confirmed by Page 169 1 telephone that Jane Doe 5 would be at your home at a 2 specific time to give you a massage? 3 MR. PIKE: Form. 4 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that 5 question. I'd like to answer every one of your 6 questions posed here today, Mr. Horowitz, However, on advice of counsel, they've instructed me that I 8 must assert my Fifth Amendment, Sixth Amendment and 9 Fourteenth Amendment Right 10 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 11 Q Was it your intent during the course of Jane 12 Doe 5's visit to your home in either 2001 or 2002, that 13 you would persuade, induce or entice her to engage in 14 sexual activity? 15 MR. PIKE: Form. 16 THE WITNESS: It would give me great pleasure 17 to be able to answer that question to you, as it -- 18 as all the other questions you've asked about these 19 girls here today. My counsel has told me that I 20 cannot answer those questions that may be relevant 21 to any of the lawsuits brought by you, your partner 22 that's been suspended or disbarred -- I'm not 23 really sure what the difference Is -- or 24 Mr. Edwards' partner who sits in a Florida jail for 25 fleecing people out of millions of dollars by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Page 169 crafting cases of a sexual nature against people like me and others, and those are -- though I'd late to answer those questions, my counsel has advised me, at least today, that I cannot. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q During the course of Jane Doe 5's visit to your home in 2001 or 2002, did you, in fact, persuade, induce or entice her to engage in sexual activity with you? MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: Though I'd like to answer that question, as well as every other question you've asked me here today, I stn going to respond in a similar fashion, which is my counsel, at least today, has told me I may not, may not respond, and must assert my rights under the Fourteenth, Sixth and Fifth Amendment. Though I'd like to respond to each question, my counsel has told me that if I choose to do so, I risk waiving those rights and losing their representation. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q Did you pay for Jane Doe 5 to take a taxi to your home in either 2001 or 2002? MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer each question UNIVERSAL COURT REPORTING J 43 (Pages 166 to 169) EFTA01076692
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Page 170 1 you've asked me here today. However, on advice of 2 counsel, they've asked — they've instructed me to 3 assert my Fifth Amendment, Sixth Amendment and 4 Fourteenth Amendment Rights under the U.S. S Constitution. 6 Though I'd like to answer each question, I have 7 to respond, unfortunately, the same way I've 8 responded to mostly every one of your questions 9 here today, and assert those rights on counsel's 10 advice, or risk waiving those rights and losing 11 their representation. 12 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 13 Q During Jane Doe 5's visit to your home in 14 either 2001 or 2002, Jane Doe 5 told you she was under 15 18, didn't she? 16 MR. PIKE: Form. 17 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that 18 question. I'd like to answer every question you've 19 asked me here today. I'd like to answer the 20 questions posed by you, Mr. Edwards, your partner, 21 Mr. Herman, who unfortunately was suspended after 22 he filed these cases, Mr. Edwards's partner who's 23 sitting — sitting in a jail for fabricating cases 24 of a sexual nature against people like me and 25 others for stealing money from people in South Page 171 1 Florida. 2 I'd like to answer every question you've asked 3 me here today, Mr. Horowitz, but my counsel has 4 instructed me that I may not. 5 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 6 Q When Jane Doe 5 came to your home in either 7 2001 or 2002, she appeared to you to be under the age of 8 18; isn't that right? 9 MR. PIKE: Form. 10 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer all your 11. questions. I'd like to answer each and every one 12 of your questions. However, my counsel has 13 instructed me that I may not answer any questions 14 that may be relevant to this lawsuit, or any of 15 your lawsuits brought by your firm, your suspended 16 partner or Mr. Edwards' firm, his partner who sits 17 in jail excuse me. 18 So, though I'd like to answer those questions, 19 I was told that — by my counsel that if I choose 20 to do so, I risk waive risk waiving my right and 21 risk losing their representation. 22 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 23 Q During Jane Doe 5's visit to your home in 2001 24 and 2002, she told you she attended 25 isn't that right? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Page 172 MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that question. I'd lice to answer every question you've posed here today, but unfortunately, I am going to have to respond the same way I've responded to most of these other questions, which is my counsel has advised me that at least today, I cannot answer those questions. And if I choose to do so, I may waive my rights, but so I must assert them under the Sixth, Fourteenth and Fifth Amendment. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q During Jane Doe 5's visit to your home in 2001 or 2002, were you nude in front of Jane Doe 5? A I'd like to answer — MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: — that question. I'd like to answer every question you've asked me here today. But my counsel has advised me that I may not answer any questions that may be relevant to your lawsuit, Mr. Edwards' lawsuit, his partner's lawsuit who sits — his partner who sits in jail, and my counsel has advised me that, though his partner sits in jail for bringing fabricated cases of a sexual nature against people like me and others, that I still have to assert my rights under the Page 173 Sixth Amendment, Fifth — Fourteenth Amendment and Fifth Amendment; otherwise, I risk waiving those rights, or losing their representation. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q During the course of Jane Doe 5's visit to your home in either 2001 or 2002, did you instruct Jane Doe 5 to remove all of her clothing? MR. PIKE: Fonn. THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that question. Pd like to answer every question you've asked me here today with specificity. However, my counsel has told me that I may not answer any questions that may be relevant to this lawsuit, must assert my rights under the Fourteenth, Sixth and Fifth Amendment, so I must respectfully decline, Mr. Horowitz. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q During the course of lane Doe 5's visit to your home in 2001 or 2002, did you instruct Jane Doe 5 to pinch your nipples and rub your chest? MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: Like all the other questions -- questions you've asked me here today, I'd love to answer that question. I'd love to answer each and every one of your questions here today, but my I 44 (Pages 170 to 173) UNIVERSAL COURT REPORTING EFTA01076693
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Page 174 1 counsel has told me I cannot. They've instructed 2 me that I have to assert my Fourteenth, Fifth and 3 Sixth Amendment Rights. And, though I'd like to 4 answer -- prefer to answer, that by doing so, I may 5 waive those rights, and risk — and/or risk losing 6 their representation. 7 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 8 Q Okay. During the course of Jane Doe 5's visit 9 to your home in 2001 or 2002, isn't it true you asked 10 Jane Doe 5 questions about her sexual experience and 11 preferences? 12 MR. PIKE: Form. 13 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer each and every 14 one of your question about Jane Doe 5 -- Jane Doe 5 15 and her claims. However, my attorneys have told me 16 I cannot, at least today, answer any of those 17 questions that may be relevant to the lawsuit that 18 you have filed, your suspended partner has filed, 19 Mr. Edwards has filed, his partner in jail has 20 filed. 21 Unfortunately, there's lots of things I cannot 22 answer questions to. My partner -- my counsel has 23 told me that I risk waiving my rights and losing 24 their representations, if I choose to do so. 25 BY MR. HOROWITZ: Page 176 1 that question very much. However, my counsel has 2 advised me I may not, today anyway, and I must 3 assert my right under the Sixth, Fourteenth or -- 4 and/or Fifth Amendment. 5 And, though I'd like to answer that question 6 specifically — I'd like to answer it to you, I'd 7 like to answer it to your partner who's not here 8 because he's been suspended from the practice of 9 law in South Florida after he filed this lawsuit. 10 I'd like to answer that question specifically to 11 Mr. Edwards' partner who remains in jail for 12 perpetrating a fraud on people in South Florida, 13 stealing money from them. 14 Unfortunately, under -- my counsel has told me 15 that I must respectfully decline and assert my 16 rights, or risk waiving those rights and losing 17 their representation. 18 THE WITNESS: I'm going to have to take a 19 break. 20 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Going off the record. Time 21 off the record 2:25. 22 (Thereupon, a short break was taken.) 23 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Time on the record 2:37. 24 'Ills is Tape 4. 25 BY MR. HOROWITZ: Page 175 1 Q During the course of Jane Doe 5's visit to your home in 2001 and 2002, did you remove Jane Doe 5's bra and MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: The answer is: I'd like to answer that question. I believe Jane Doe 5 testified that that was not the case, or you're asking me a question that she testified to something else? But, though I cannot answer those 10 questions, my counsel has advised me that I have to 11 assert my rights under the Fifth, Fourteenth and 12 Sixth Amendment. So, though I'd like to answer 13 that question, I may not. 14 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 15 Q Well, which version of events is true, that you 16 did touch her breasts, or that you did not touch her 17 breasts? 18 A Are you asking me whether she tells the truth 19 or not in her deposition? Is that the question? 20 Q My question is: Which version of events is 21 true, that she touched your breasts -- that 23 24 25 MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that question. As you might imagine Pd like to answer Page 1 Q Okay. We've been discussing Jane Doe 5 for 2 some time now. Okay. I'm going to ask you a few more 3 questions about her. During the course of Doc C's 4 visit to our home in 2001 and 2002, I 6 MR. PIKE: Form, and assumes facts not in 7 evidence. 8 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer that 9 question. I'd like to answer every question you've 10 asked me here today. But on advice of counsel, 11 they've instructed me, I must assert my Sixth 12 Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment and Fifth Amendment 13 Rights. 14 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 15 Q During the come of lane Doe 5's visit to our 16 home in 2001 and 2002, 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: Pm afraid it's the same answer as most of the other answers I've given here today. Though I would like to answer these questions with specificity, especially that question, my counsel has advised me that I may not, and must assert my rights under the Sixth Amendment. Fourteenth and Fifth Amendment. UNIVERSAL COURT REPORTING 45 (Pages 174 to 177) ( ) EFTA01076694
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Page 178 1 And if I chose to answer, which I prefer to do, 2 they've advised me I may waive those rights, or 3 risk losing their representation. 4 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 5 Q During the course of Jane Doe Ss visit to our 6 home in 2001 and 2002, did - I 8 MR. PIKE: Form. 9 THE WITNESS: I'd vety much like to answer that 10 question as well, Mr. Horowitz, but my attorneys 11 have advised me today that I cannot, and I must 12 assert my rights under the Sixth, Fifth and 13 Fourteenth Amendments. 14 Though it would -- I'd prefer to answer the 15 question, they told me that if I choose to do so, I 16 risk waiving those rights. I would prefer to have 17 that conversation with your partner that was 18 suspended or disbarred from the Florida Bar after 19 filing the lawsuit on Jane Doe 5's behalf. I'd 20 prefer to talk to Mr. Edwards' partner, if he was 21 able to be here, except he's in jail for 22 fabricating cases of a sexual nature against people 23 like me. So, believe me, I'd like to answer those 24 questions, but today my attorneys have told me I 25 may not. Page 179 1 BY HOROWITZ: 2 Q During the course of Jane Doe 5's visit to our 3 home in 2001 or 2002, 5 MR. PIKE: Form. 6 THE WITNESS: Pd like to answer that 7 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Hold on. There's major 8 static. Time off the record 2:40. 9 (Thereupon, a short break was taken.) 10 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Time on the record 2:41. 11 MR. HOROWITZ: Back on the record. I don't 12 know that we did or did not get an answer to this 13 question, so I'm going to repeat it. And if you 14 have to repeat your answer, I apologia. 15 MR. PIKE: Thank you. 16 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 17 Q During the course of Jane Doe 5's visit to ur 18 home in 2001 or 2002, 20 MR. PIKE: Form. 21 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer the questions 22 about Jane Doe 5. However, my attorneys have told 23 me that I may not answer any questions regarding 24 anything that may be relevant to any of the 25 lawsuits brought by you, your film your partner 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Page 180 that was suspended or disbarred after he brought these lawsuits. So, though I'd like to answer the question, Mr. Horowitz, my attorneys have advised me, at least today, that I must assert my rights under the Sixth, Fourteenth and Fifteen -- Fifth Amendment, and I respectfluly have to decline. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q During the course of Jane Doe 5's visit to your home in 2001 or 2002, did you masturbate in her presence? MR. PIKE: Form. THE WITNESS: I'd very much like to answer every question, every single question regarding Jane Doe 5 and her claims. However, my attorneys have advised me, at least today, that I may not do so, and must assert my rights under the Sixth Amendment, Fourteenth and Fifth Amendment. And, though I would prefer to answer, they have advised me that if I choose to do so, 'risk waiving those rights and risk losing their representation. BY MR. HOROWITZ: Q During the course of Jane Doe 5's visit to your home in 2001 or 2002, did you ejaculate in her presence? MR. PIKE: Form. Page 181 1 THE WITNESS: Did I ejaculate in Miss Jane Doe 2 5's presence? I'd like to answer that question and 3 that all her claims -- however, today, my attorneys 4 have counseled me that I may not. 5 They've instructed me that I have to assert my 6 Sixth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment and Fifth 7 Amendment Rights. Though I'd like to answer that 8 question, I am going to have to respond as I've 9 answered most of your other questions here today, 10 which is by asserting those rights. 11 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 12 Q Did you have sexual contact with lane Doe 5 in 13 your Palm Beach home in either 2001 or 2002? 14 MR. PIKE: Form. 15 THE WITNESS: "Sexual contact"? 16 MR. HOROWITZ: Yes. 17 THE WITNESS: Can you tell me what you mean by 18 that? 19 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 20 Q Contact, sexual — of a sexual nature. Do you 21 understand -- do you understand what that means? 22 A I've asked you — 23 Q Have you had sexual contact? 24 A I've asked you to clarify what you mean, 25 please. 46 (Pages 178 to 181) UNIVERSAL COURT REPORTING EFTA01076695
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Page 182 1 Q Well, fm going to use a broad definition, 2 okay? 3 A Yes. 4 Q That would involve touching someone's sexual 5 o s someone else touchi ur Did you have any of those activities of a 8 sexual nature with Jane Doe 5? 9 MR. PIKE: Form. 10 THE WITNESS: I'd like to respond to every one 11 of Jane Doe 5's claims. However, today, my counsel 12 has advised me that I may not. So I am going to 13 have -- under their instructions have to assert my 14 Sixth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment and Fifth 15 Amendment Rights. Though Pd like to answer that 16 question, I've been told that if I choose to do so, 17 I risks losing their representation and waiving 18 those rights. 19 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 20 Q During the county of Jane Doe 5's visit to our 21 home in 2001 or 2002. did ou also in the presence of Jane 23 Doe 5? 24 MR. PIKE: Form. 25 THE WITNESS: I'd like to respond to every one Page 183 1 of Miss Jane Doe 5's complaints or claims. My 2 attorneys have told me that, at least today, that I 3 may not do so today, and must assert my rights 4 under the Sixth Amendment, Fifth Amendment and 5 Fourteenth, and I have to respond the same way I've 6 responded to most of your — my — your other 7 questions posed here today. 8 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 9 Q Did you pay Jane Doe 5 $200 after you had 10 sexual contact with her in your home? 11 MR. PIKE: Form. 12 THE WITNESS: I'd like to respond to every one 13 of Jane Doe 5's claims, but my attorneys have 14 advised me that at least today I must assert my 15 rights under the Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth 16 Amendment. Though I'd like to answer that 17 question, I ant going to have to respond similarly 18 that I've answered most of your other questions 19 here today. This is no different. 20 And I — though I would — I've been advised by 21 my attorneys, if I choose to answer, I risk waiving 22 my rights and/or risk losing their representation. 23 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 24 You never asked Jane Doe 5 for permission to 25 correct? Page 184 1 MR. PIKE: Form. 2 THE WITNESS: I would like to respond to every 3 single one of your client's claims. My attorneys 4 have advised me at least today, I cannot answer any 5 questions that may be relevant to those claims. 6 And, though your partner who filed this lawsuit on 7 Miss Jane Doe 5's behalf was disbarred -- suspended 8 by the Florida Bar — suspended by the Florida Bar 9 after filing this claim, or Mr. Edwards', who filed 10 similar claims, partner who sits in jail, I'd like 11 to answer every single question. However, today, 12 my attorneys told me that if I do so, choose to do 13 so, I risk waiving my rights and risk losing their 14 representation. 15 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 16 Q Mr. Epstein, Jane Doe 5 told you when she was 17 in your home that she did not want you to touch her 18 body, isn't that true? 19 MR. PIKE: Form. 20 THE WITNESS: I would very much like to answer 21 every question regarding Jane Doe 5's claims, but 22 today my attorneys have informed me that I may not 23 answer, and must assert my rights under the Sixth, 24 Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment. So, though I would 25 like to answer those questions, I — my attomeys Page 185 1 have informed me that if I choose to do so, which 2 is my preference, I would risk losing their 3 representation and waiving my rights. 4 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 5 Q Mr. Epstein, you made sexual contact with Jane 6 Doe 5 after she indicated to you that she did not want 7 to be toothed by you, isn't that right? 8 MR. PIKE: Form. 9 THE WITNESS: I'd like to answer each and every 10 one of your questions regarding Miss Jane Doe 5's 11 claims. However, my attorneys have advised me that 12 today at least, I may not answer those claims, and 13 must assert my rights under the Fourteenth 14 Amendment, Sixth Amendment and Fifth Amendment. 15 And, though as you might imagine, I would like 16 to answer those claims with — questions with 17 specificity, my counsel has told me that if I 18 choose to do so, I waive — I might risk losing 19 their representation and waive — waiving some of 20 my rights. 21 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 22 Q Did you t to ersuade Jane Doe 5 that it was 23 okay for you to while she 24 was still a child? 25 (Videotaped deposition continued in Volume IL) UNIVERSAL COURT REPORTING 47 (Pages 182 to 185) ( ) EFTA01076696
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Page 186 1 2 3 4 COUNTY OF BROWARD ) 5 6 7 1, the undersigned authority, certify that 8 Jeffrey Edward Epstein personally appeared before me and 9 was duly sworn. 10 11 WITNESS my hand and official seal this 22nd day 12 of March, 2010. 13 14 15 16 Vicki L Lima, Court Reporter 17 Notary Public - State of Florida Commission No: DD 882608 18 Expiration Date: May 26, 2013 Job #92076-A 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CERTIFICATE ) STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNT Y OF DROWAILD ) 1 Vicld L. Lam. Cowl Relent Nanny Public m and fin the Slate of Florida in Large, do hereby codify that the oforamantictied witness was by the fat duly sworn to testify to the whole malt. that I was anthonted to and did neon said deposition In stonorype; and that the foievoing pages native and correct na,uaipliwr am) shorthand noon of depOnne I further candy that the told deposeon was taken es the tine and place Wen:above ter forth and 12 that the talons of sad deposition was ontianowcd and caen$eted as beteinabove set out I farther Califr Mail am not an enemy ce 14 conned of any of the panics, nor arn I *retrain or employed of any attorney cc counsel of any party 15 connected with this action. nor aid interested in the sit ion 13 10 11 STATE OF FLORIDA ) 16 The foirgoing certiFumion of loin uanscript 17 dees not apply to any reproduction of the same by any meant union unda the dtreot camel andSn &Mellon 18 or the califyind Rawer. 19 iN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this 22nd day of Much, 2010. 20 21 22 23 24 25 Vat L. Lima Court Rnoner Notary Public • State otFlonas Cossniswen Nv DO 882608 Emmatioa Date. May 26.2013 Job *92076-A Page 187 1 2 3 UNIVERSAL LEGAL IteeRTING IN EAST LAS CHAS 004.11.8VAS/9 SUITE 501 TIWillir.PLORMA 33931 Page 188 Waren, 1010 kb 492076A Verna /etre Edward Enna. etas 5 Need/ Pat Set MI fees Beevard. See 4119 6 Wen he Back More 3)401 RS. her Doe Na 2 n ken Epset CAM NO. 0OCV40119-MARRA/10/INSON De Mr Apes 9 Flee it. nee el on March $.1009 Yes IC nna yo 4nosnorn ts the abannefted now.. Al et line. ea did non wee nse ensue Iti1sew 11 neeenewe tete tips ye detain As scene agreed lc, en tenet net* 12 heed thee thresh )eur easel Peas wad the fcanneineutssm 13 At be 139. no toll kid an etre she As en reed you &eine ow dens in ccerecriens 14 nr r)..ul, 1. elt eel b tote en the nun en ranges and lire saber of sad *see DO 15 NOT wee the emcee elf One Ye lee mad Sit eaten d noe Orrta.b4 two 63 ran 14 zed en Itat ens than and fen tee peas as us si evens led *bon Too we on its, St 17 awe ntcsipt Wei do re rade sip to &peel It u San ten (10) deer. the OfiSal....0 54' agadY tCOMformided orbs orting aunwy. may be ted 19 ogee Celt of the Coat Iran wish n winner seen se ea ant an dw Nnaii r the teen or 20 this leer wed Wall ilia 6. 21 Verl MAY per,. ththanal Leal Rene 22 23 ViehL tie (en Reporter NouryPoNs 24 I do baby vain doyenne 25 Page 189 1 ERRATA SHEET 2 IN RE: gant Doe Na 2 vs Jeffrey Edward Epstein 3 DEPOSITION OP: lerhey Edvaid Epode. Volume I 4 TAKEN. Meat 8. 20 Id 5 DO NOT WRITE ON TRANSCRIPT- ENTER CHANGES )(EWE 6 PAGES LINES CHANGE REASON I a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Hesse Sward tbe enema) aped errata sheet Adis ante tote copies may be diatnlaled bail pries. Undies wok of popsy, l deciat• dim I bay mid my dmosmon and that it and correct aided to 23 ay elate se forma sublime muted bens 24 DATE SIGNATURE OF DEPONENT 25 Job #92076-A UNIVERSAL COURT REPORTING 48 (Pages 186 to 189) ( ) EFTA01076697
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