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EFTA00175589
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Case 9:08-cv
I 19-KAM
Document 69
Enters
n FLSD Docket
)2/2009
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Jane Doe No. 2 ' Epstein
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validity of a claim of privilege based on the same feared prosecution, depending on
whether the claim was asserted in state or federal court"); 5 Fed.Prac. & Proc. Civ. 3d
§1280 Effect of Failure to Deny — Privilege Against Self-Incrimination ("...court must
treat the defendant's claim of privilege as equivalent to a specific denial."). See also 24
Fla.Jur.2d Evidence §592. Defendants in civil actions. — "... a civil defendant who raises
an affirmative defense is not precluded from asserting the privilege [against self-
incrimination], because affirmative defenses do not constitute the kind of voluntary
application for affirmative relief' which would prevent a plaintiff bringing a claim seeking
affirmative relief from asserting the privilege.
10. In response to the allegations of paragraph 22, Defendant realleges and adopts
his responses to paragraphs 1 through 14 of the Second Amended Complaint set forth
in paragraphs 1 through 6 above herein.
11. Defendant asserts the Fifth Amendment Privilege against self-incrimination to
the allegations set forth in paragraphs 23 through 27 of the Second Amended
Complaint. See DeLisi I Bankers ins. Company, 436 So.2d 1099 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983);
Malloy I Hogan, 84 S.Ct. 1489, 1495 (1964)(the Fifth Amendment's Self-Incrimination
Clause applies to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth
Amendment - "[i]t would be incongruous to have different standards determine the
validity of a claim of privilege based on the same feared prosecution, depending on
whether the claim was asserted in state or federal court."); 5 Fed.Prac. & Proc. Civ. 3d
§1280 Effect of Failure to Deny — Privilege Against Self-Incrimination ("...court must
treat the defendant's claim of privilege as equivalent to a specific denial."). See also 24
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Case 9:08-cv
119-KAM
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Enten
in FLSD Docket.
02/2009
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Jane Doe No. 2 I Epstein
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Fla.Jur.2d Evidence §592. Defendants in civil actions. —"... a civil defendant who raises
an affirmative defense Is not precluded from asserting the privilege [against self-
Incrimination], because affirmative defenses do not constitute the kind of voluntary
application for affirmative relief" which would prevent a plaintiff bringing a claim seeking
affirmative relief from asserting the privilege.
12. In response to the allegations of paragraph 28, Defendant realleges and adopts
his responses to paragraphs 1 through 14 of the Second Amended Complaint set forth
in paragraphs 1 through 6 above herein.
13. Defendant asserts the Fifth Amendment Privilege against self-incrimination to
the allegations set forth in paragraphs 29 through 34 of the Second Amended
Complaint. See DeLisi I. Bankers Ins. Company, 436 So.2d 1099 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983);
Malloy I. Hogan, 84 S.Ct. 1489, 1495 (1964)(the Fifth Amendment's Self-Incrimination
Clause applies to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth
Amendment - "Mt would be incongruous to have different standards determine the
validity of a claim of privilege based on the same feared prosecution, depending on
whether the claim was asserted in state or federal court.")• 5 Fed.Prac. & Proc, Civ. 3d
§1280 Effect of Failure to Deny — Privilege Against Self-Incrimination ("...court must
treat the defendant's claim of privilege as equivalent to a specific denial."). See also 24
Fla.Jur.2d Evidence §592. Defendants in civil actions. —"... a civil defendant who raises
an affirmative defense Is not precluded from asserting the privilege [against self-
Incrimination], because affirmative defenses do not constitute the kind of voluntary
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Case 9:08-cv 119-KAM Document 69 Enten )n FLSD Docket. 02/2009 Page 6 of 7 Jane Doe No. 2 1 Epstein Page 6 application for affirmative relief' which would prevent a plaintiff bringing a claim seeking affirmative relief from asserting the privilege. WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that this Court deny the relief sought by Plaintiff. Affirmative Defenses 1. As to all counts, Plaintiff consented to and was a willing participant in the acts alleged. 2. As to all counts alleged, Plaintiff consented to and participated in conduct similar and/or identical to the acts alleged with other persons which were the sole or contributing cause of Plaintiffs alleged damages 3. As to all counts, Defendant reasonably believed that the Plaintiff had attained the age of 18 years old at the time of the alleged acts. 4. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations. WHEREFORE Defendant requests that this Court deny the rejipf sought by Plaintiff. Robert D. Cfitton, Jr. Attorney f r Defendant Epstein Certificate of Service I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing was electronically filed with the Clerk of the Court using CM/ECF. I also certify that the foregoing document is being served this day on all counsel of re rg,jpentified on the following Service List in the manner specified by CM/ECF on this y of April , 2009: EFTA00175631
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.Case 9:08-cv 119-KAM Document 69 Enter( n FLSD Docket 02/2009 Page 7 of 7 Jane Doe No. 2 I. Epstein Page 7 Stuart S. Mermelstein, Esq. Adam D. Horowitz, Esq. Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A. 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 2218 60 ax: ssm orne .com ahorowitzasexabuseattorney.com Counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe #2 Jack Alan Goldberger Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012 o- ounse or e endant Jeffrey Epstein Respectfully sub By: ROBERT D. RITTON, JR., ESQ. Florida Bar o. 224162 rcritabcicl w.com MICHAEL J. PIKE, ESQ. Florida Bar #617296 mpikeabcIclaw.com BURMAN, CRITTON, LUTTIER & COLEMAN 515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 400 000 or 1 B ach, FL 33401 Phone Fax (Co- ounse efendant Jeffrey Epstein) EFTA00175632
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. Case 9:08-cv-f.,.. 19-KAM Docun',.. 46 Enterea FLSD Docket 10k. ..2008 Page 1 of 10 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO.: 08-CV-80119-MARRA-JOHNSON JANE DOE NO. 2 1. JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Plaintiff, Defendant. DEFENDANT'S, EPSTEIN, MOTION TO DISMISS AND MOTION FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF'S AMENDED COMPLAINT Defendant, JEFFERY EPSTEIN, by and through his undersigned counsel, moves to dismiss and for more definite statement of Plaintiff JANE DOE NO. 2's Amended Complaint. Rules 12(b)(6), and 12(e) and (f), Fed.R.Civ.P. (2008). In support of his motion, Defendant states: Introduction Defendant is filing similar motions to dismiss and for more definite statement directed to the Amended Complaints filed against Defendant in this Court in JANE DOE NO. 2, JANE DOE NO. 3, JANE DOE NO. 4 and JANE DOE NO. 5. The motions are directed to the Counts for "Sexual Assault and Battery," and "Coercion and Enticement to Sexual Activity in Violation of 18 . §2422" in each of the respective complaints. However, there are distinctions in the four motions filed based on the complaint allegations. For example, Defendant challenges the Plaintiffs' allegations as to assault in all four actions, and challenges the battery allegations in JANE DOE NOS. 2 and 3, EFTA00175633
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. Case 9:08-cv-L. .19-KAM Docum. 146 Enterea FLSD Docket 10/. ,2008 Page 2 of 10 Case No. CV-80119-Marra-Johnson Page No. 2 but not in JANE DOE NOS. 4 and 5. Defendant moves to dismiss the §2422 count in all four actions. Motion 1. Counts I and III of the Amended Complaint are required to be dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Rule 12(b)(6). Plaintiff has failed to allege sufficient factual allegations in the Counts and instead alleges labels and conclusions, and an attempted formulaic recitation of the elements in each Count. 2. In the alternative, Defendant seeks more definite statement of Count I and III. In Count I, the Plaintiff is required to more definitely allege what was done to her; what EPSTEIN said and did, if anything, to create fear and apprehension in Plaintiff; what was the intentional offensive or harmful contact in pleading the elements of assault and battery. In Count III, Plaintiff is required to more definitely state the underlying factual allegations to support her claim as set forth in the statute, 18 . §2422(b) and §2455. Rule 12(e). See discussion of law below herein. 3. Also, Plaintiffs reference in Count III to 28 . §2255, pertaining to habeas corpus proceedings is required to be stricken as immaterial. Rule 12(f). Plaintiff is required to more definitely state what statutory provision she is relying on. Rule 12 (e). WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Court dismiss Counts I and III, strike the immaterial statutory reference, and require Plaintiff to more definitely plead the underlying elements of her claims. Supporting Memorandum of Law Standard on Rule 12(b)(6) Motion To Dismiss As established by the Supreme Court in Bell Atlantic Corp.'. Twombly, 127 S.Ct. 1955 (2007), a motion to dismiss should be granted if the plaintiff does not plead EFTA00175634
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Case 9:08-cv-L .19-KAM Docuri... 1c 46 Enteret, i FLSD Docket 10/, 42008 Page 3 of 10 Case No. CV-80119-Marra-Johnson Page No. 3 "enough facts to state a claim to relief that is plausible on its face." Id, at 1974. Although the complaint need not provide detailed factual allegations, the basis for relief in the complaint must state "more than labels and conclusions, and a formulaic recitation of the elements of a cause of action will not do." Id, at 1965. Further, "[f]actual allegations must be enough to raise a right to relief above the speculative level ... on the assumption that all the allegations in the complaint are true (even if doubtful in fact)." Id. On a motion to dismiss, the well pleaded allegations of plaintiffs complaint are taken as true and construed in the light most favorable to the plaintiff. L. DeKalb County Sch. Dist., 446 F.3d 1153, 1156 (11th Cir.2006). Significantly, the Supreme Court in Bell Atlantic Corp.'. Twombly abrogated the often cited observation that "a complaint should not be dismissed for failure to state a claim unless it appears beyond doubt that the plaintiff can prove not set of facts in support of his claim that would entitle him to relief." Id, (abrogating and quoting Conley I. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41, 45-46, 78 S.Ct. 99, 102, 2 L.Ed.2d 80 (1957)). The Supreme Court rejected the notion that "a wholly conclusory statement of claim [can] survive a motion to dismiss whenever the pleadings le[ave] open the possibility that a plaintiff might later establish some %et of [undisclosed] facts' to support recovery." Id. As explained by the Supreme Court in Bell Atlantic Corp., supra at 1664-65: While a complaint attacked by a Rule 12(b)(6) moti to dismiss does not need detailed factual allegations ibid.; Saniva . American Bd. of Psychiatry and Neurology. Inc. 40 F.3d 247, 251 .7 1994), a plaintiffs obligation to provide the "grounds" of his "entitle[ment] to relief' requires more than labels and conclusions, and a formulpic recitation of the elements of a cause of action will not do, see Papasan I. AIlain, 478 U.S. 265, 286, 106 S.Ct. 2932, 92 L.Ed.2d 209 (1986) (on a motion to dismiss, courts "are not bound to accept as true a legal conclusion couched as a factual allegation"). Factual allegations naist be enough to raise a right to relief above the speculative level, see 5 Wright & A. Miller, Federal Practice and EFTA00175635
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Procedure § 1216, pp. 235-236 (3d ed.2004) (hereinafter Wright & Miller)
("[T]he pleading must contain something more ... than ... a statement of facts
that merely creates a suspicion [of] a legally cognizable right of action"), on
the assumption that all the allegations in the complaint are true (even if
doubtful in fact), see, e.g., Swierkiewicz ii. Soremail. A., 534 U.S. 506, 508,
n.
1,
122
S.Ct.
992,
152
L.Ed.2d
1 (2002
; Neitzke
. Williams, 490 U.S. 319,
327, 109 S.Ct. 1827, 104 L.Ed.2d 338 (1989) ( Rule 12(b)(6) does not
I
countenance ... dismissals b sed on a judge's disbelief of a complaint's
factual allegations"); Scheuer . Rhodes, 416 U.S. 232, 236, 94 S.Ct. 1683,
40 L.Ed.2d 90 (1974) (a we -pleaded complaint may proceed even if it
appears "that a recovery is very remote and unlikely").
Pursuant to Rule 12(e), a party may move for more definite statement of a
pleading to which a responsive pleading is allowed where the pleading "is so vague or
ambiguous that the party cannot reasonably frame a response." The motion is required
to point out the defects and the desired details. Id.
Count I — "Sexual Assault and Battery" is sublect to dismissal as Plaintiff has
failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
It is well settled that this Court is to apply Florida substantive law in this action.
Erie R.Co. I. Tompkins, 58 S.Ct. 817 (1938). Pursuant to Florida law, although the term
"assault and battery" is most commonly referred to as if it were a legal unit, or a single
concept, "assault and battery are separate and distinct legal concepts, assault being the
beginning of an act which, if consummated, constitutes battery." 3A Fla.Jur.2d Assault
§1. An assault and battery are intentional acts. See generally, Spivey'. Battaglia 258
So.2d 815 (Fla. 1972); and Travelers lndem. Co.'. PCR. Inc., 889 So.2d 779 (Fla.
2004).
An "assault" is an intentional, unlawful offer of corporal injury to another by force,
or exertion of force directed toward another under such circumstances as to create a
reasonable fear of imminent peril. See Lay'. Kremer, 411 So.2d 1347 (Fla. 1st DCA
1982). It must be premised upon an affirmative act - a threat to use force, or the actual
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exertion of force. See 3A Fla.Jur.2d Assault §1("The essential element of the tort of
assault is the violence offered, and not actual physical contact.").
Tort of "battery" consists of the infliction of a harmful or offensive contact upon
another with the intent to cause such contact or the apprehension that such contact is
imminent. Quilling'. Price 894 So.2d 1061 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005)• Sullivan
Atlantic
Federal Savings & Loan 454 So.2d 52 (Fla. 4th DCA 1984)("a battery consists of the
intentional infliction of a harmful or offensive contact upon the person of another"). See
3A Fla.Jur.2d Assault §1.
With the standard of pleading established in Twomblv, supra, in the context of
the elements for assault and battery, Plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which
relief can be granted. Rule 12(b)(6). As to the elements of assault, here are no factual
allegations as to what was said or done to Plaintiff such that it constituted an
"intentional, unlawful offer of corporal injury to another by force, or exertion of force
directed toward another under such circumstances as to create a reasonable fear of
imminent peril." See ¶12 of Am. Comp. The same is true for the claim of battery.
Plaintiff makes the general allegation that "he (Defendant) sexually assaulted Jane."
The other allegations in ¶12 pertain to what Plaintiff allegedly did. Under applicable law,
Plaintiff is required to give more than labels and conclusions, and a formulaic recitation
of the elements of a cause of action. Twombly, supra. Plaintiff is required to allege the
facts of what was done to her; what EPSTEIN said and did, if anything, to create fear
and apprehension in Plaintiff; what was the intentional offensive or harmful contact?
As noted in the introduction and as this Court is well aware, there is more than
one action brought against this Defendant attempting to allege similar sounding claims.
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Case 9:08-cv-L .19-KAM Docurrk_.I 46 Enterec., _.1 FLSD Docket 10k .,2008 Page 6 of 10 Case No. CV-80119-Marra-Johnson Page No. 6 With all due respect, the details as to a particular claim asserted by a particular Plaintiff are important to give this Defendant fair notice of Plaintiffs claim so he may properly respond. Accordingly, under applicable law, Plaintiff has failed to state a claim for sexual assault and battery. In the alternative to dismissing Count I, Defendant requests that Plaintiff be required to give more definite statement as to what was done to her; what EPSTEIN said and did, if anything, to create fear and apprehension in Plaintiff; what was the intentional offensive or harmful contact in pleading the elements of assault and battery. Rule 12(e). Ill — "Coercion and Enticement to Sexual Activity in Violation of 18 42422" - Is subject to dismissal as Plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be grill Rule 12(b)(8). Count Ill also contains an immaterial reference to 28 . 42255, which is required to be stricken and more definitely stated. Count III of Plaintiffs Complaint attempts to assert a claim for "Coercion and Enticement to Sexual Activity in Violation of 18 . §2422." In her prayer for relief in Count III, Plaintiff "demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for all damages available under 28 . §2255(a), ." Although the reference to "28 §2255," pertaining to habeas corpus proceedings - federal custody and remedies on motion attacking sentence, is probably a typographical error by Plaintiff, and the reference to "28" was meant to be "18," Defendant requests that Plaintiff correct this error so that Defendant may have fair notice of the claim Plaintiff is attempting to assert. Whether or not the "28" is typographical error, Defendant is still entitled to dismissal of the count. The applicable version of these statutory provisions, (pre-2006 Amendments, as the Amended Complaint alleges a time period of "in or about 2004-2005," ¶8), provides: EFTA00175638
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Case 9:08-cv-L .19-KAM Docurri. I( 46 Enteret. FLSD Docket 10/, ,2008 Page 7 of 10 Case No. CV-80119-Marra-Johnson Page No. 7 CHAPTER 117--TRANSPORTATION FOR ILLEGAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND RELATED CRIMES § 2422. Coercion and enticement (a) Whoever knowingly persuades, induces, entices, or coerces any individual to travel in interstate or foreign commerce, or in any Territory or Possession of the United States, to engage in prostitution, or in any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense, or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Whoever, using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States knowingly persuades, induces, entices, or coerces any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years, to engage in prostitution or any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense, or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 30 years. CHAPTER 110--SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND OTHER ABUSE OF CHILDREN § 2255. Civil remedy for personal injuries (a) Any minor who is a victim of a violation of section 2241II) 2242 2243 2251, 2251A, 2252 2252A, 2260 2421, 2422 or 2423 of this title and who suffers personal injury as a result of such violation may sue in any appropriate United States District Court and shall recover the actual damages such minor sustains and the cost of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. Any minor as described in the preceding sentence shall be deemed to have sustained damages of no less than $50,000 in value. (b) Any action commenced under this section shall be barred unless the complaint is filed within six years after the right of action first accrues or in the case of a person under a legal disability, not later than three years after the disability. Relevant to Plaintiffs complaint, 18 . 2255(a) creates a civil remedy for "a minor who is a victim of a violation of section ... 2422 ... of this title and who suffers personal injury as a result of such violation ... ." Plaintiff has failed to plead any factual allegations whatsoever pertaining to violations of 18 2422. Rather, Plaintiff has alleged conclusory allegations simply attempting to track parts of the statutory language EFTA00175639
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• Case 9:08-cv-r.... .19-KAM Docurrk. 46 la .1 FLSD Docket 10i. ..2008 Page 8 of 10 Case No. CV-80119-Marra-Johnson Page No. 8 in the statute without underlying factual allegations pertaining to the Plaintiff and any conduct by Defendant. See ¶29 of Am. Comp. Plaintiff's allegations, (or lack of factual allegations), are precisely what the standard set forth by the Supreme Court in Bell Atlantic Corp. prohibits — Plaintiff's complaint alleges only "labels and conclusions, and a (partial) formulaic recitation of the elements." First, the Amended Complaint fails to designate whether Plaintiff is relying on §2422(a) or §2422(b). Second, although the complaint does contain a partial tracking of the language in 18 §2422(b), it contains absolutely no factual allegations concerning the requisite "using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce" by Plaintiff to state a cause of action based on a violation of 18 2422(b). As well, there are no underlying factual allegations involving this Plaintiff as to the requisite elements that a defendant knowingly persuaded, induced, enticed, or coerced any individual (Plaintiff in this case) who has not attained the age of 18 years, to engage in prostitution or any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense, or attempted to do so. See 18 2422(b); i.e. with what criminal offense could Plaintiff and Defendant have been charged. Again, a Plaintiff cannot simply track the language of a statute without some underlying factual allegations to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Accordingly, Count Ill is required to be dismissed, and the reference to 28 USC 2455 be stricken. In the alternative, Plaintiff should be required to more definitely state the underlying factual allegations to support her claim as set forth in the statute, 18 §2422(b) and §2455. EFTA00175640
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• Case 9:08-cv-t. .19-1<AM Docurri. .L 46 Enterec. FLSD Docket 10e, ,2008 Page 9 of 10 Case No. CV-80119-Marra-Johnson Page No. 9 Conclusion As discussed above herein, under the pleading standard established in Twomblv, supra, and law concerning the elements of Count I and III, Plaintiff has failed to state claims upon which relief can be granted. Rule 12(b)(6). Plaintiffs complaint lack underlying factual allegations and, thus, Plaintiff Is required to more definitely state the requisite factual allegations. Finally, Plaintiff should correct any improper statutory references. Certificate of Service I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing was electronically filed with the Clerk of the Court using CM/ECF. I also certify that the foregoing document is being served this day on all counsel of record identified on the following Service List in the manner specified by CM/ECF on this 6th day of October 2008: Adam D. Horowitz, Esq. Jeffrey Marc Herman, Esq. Stuart S. Mermelstein, Esq. 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 2218 Miami FL 60 Fax: ahorowitz(ahermanlaw.com jhermanehermanlaw.com [email protected] Counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe #2 Jack Alan Goldberger Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South Suite 1400 West Palm B ach, FL 33401-5012 Fax: jaqescabellsouth.net Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein Michael R. Tein, Esq. Lewis Tein, P.L. 3059 Grand Avenue, Suite 340 e, FL 33133 Fax: Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein teinelewistein.com EFTA00175641
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Case 9:08-cv-8, I 9-KAM Docunc, . 46 Entered FLSD Docket 10/L 2008 Page 10 of 10 Case No. CV-80119-Marra-Johnson Page No. 10 Respectfully subm By: ROBERT D. RITTON, JR., ESQ. Florida Bar o. 224162 [email protected] MICHAEL J. PIKE, ESQ. BURMAN, CRITTON, LUTTIER & COLEMAN 515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 400 ISM e a ach, FL 33401 Phone Fax (Co-Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein) EFTA00175642
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO. 08-80119-CIV-MARRA
Jane Doe No. 2,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Defendant.
/
ORDER DENYING MOTIONS AS MOOT
THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon Defendant's Motion for Enlargement of Time to
Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint (DE 13) and Defendant's Motion to Dismiss
Complaint (DE 40). As Plaintiff's Complaint has been replaced by an Amended Complaint, it is
hereby
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows:
(I) Defendant's Motion for Enlargement of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to
Complaint (DE 13) is DENIED as moot.
(2) Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Complaint (DE 40) is DENIED as moot. This denial
is without prejudice to Defendant reasserting the grounds asserted in the motion if he deems it
appropriate as to the Amended Complaint.
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
this 23n° day of September, 2008.
KENNETH A. MARRA
United States District Judge
copies to:
All counsel of record
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 08-CV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON
JANE DOE NO. 2,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Defendant.
AMENDED COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Jane Doe No. 2 ("Jane" or "Jane Doe"), brings this Complaint against Jeffrey
Epstein, as follows:
Parties, Jurisdiction and Venue
1.
Jane Doe No. 2 is a citizen and resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is sui
juris.
2.
This Complaint is brought under a fictitious name to protect the identity of the
Plaintiff because this Complaint makes sensitive allegations of sexual assault and abuse upon a
minor.
3.
Defendant Jeffrey Epstein is a citizen and resident of the State of New York.
4.
This is an action for damages in excess of $50 million.
5.
This Court has jurisdiction of this action and the claims set forth herein pursuant to 28
. §I 332(a), as the matter in controversy (i) exceeds $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs;
and (ii) is between citizens of different states.
6.
This Court has venue of this action pursuant to 28
§1391(a) as a substantial
part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred in this District.
Factual xlletzatioas
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7.
At all relevant times, Defendant Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") was an adult male, 52
years old. Epstein is a financier and money manager with a secret clientele limited exclusively to
billionaires. Ile is himself a man of tremendous wealth, powcr and influence. Ile maintains his
principal home in New York and also owns residences in New Mexico, St. Thomas and Palm Reach,
FL. The allegations herein concern Epstein's conduct while at his lavish estate in Palm Beach.
8.
Upon information and belief, Epstein has a sexual preference and obsession for
underage minor girls. I ie engaged in a plan and scheme in which he gained access to primarily
economically disadvantaged minor girls in his home, sexually assaulted these girls, and then gave
them money. In or about 2004-2005, Jane Doc, then approximately 16 years old, fell into Epstein's
trap and became one of his victims.
9.
Upon information and belief, Jeffrey Epstein carried out his scheme and assaulted
girls in Florida, New York and on his private island, known as Little St. James, in St. Thomas.
10.
Epstein's scheme involved the use of young girls to recruit underage girls. (Upon
information and belief, the young girl who brought Jane Doe to Epstein was herself a minor victim
of Epstein, and will therefore not be named in this Complaint). Under Epstein's plan, underage girls
were recruited ostensibly to give a wealthy man a massage for monetary compensation in his Palm
Reach mansion. The recruiter would be contacted when Epstein was planning to be at his Palm
Beach residence or soon after he had arrived there. Epstein or someone on his behalf would direct
the recruiter to bring one or more underage girls to the residence. The recruiter, upon information
and belief, generally sought out economically disadvantaged underage girls from western Palm
Beach County who would be enticed by the money being offered - generally $200 to $300 per
"massage" session - and who were perceived as less likely to complain to authorities or have
credibility if allegations of improper conduct were made. This was an important element of
Epstein's plan.
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Case 9.08-cv-Ik. I 9-KAM Docunrit..., 42 Entered i FLSD Docket 09/L2008 Page 3 of 8 11. Epstein's plan and scheme reflected a particular pattern and method. Upon arrival at Epstein's mansion, the underage victim would be introduced tc Epstein's assistant, who gathered the girl's personal information, including her name and telephone number. Ms. 1 . 1 would then bring the girl up a flight of stairs to a bedroom that contained a massage table in addition to other furnishings. There were photographs of nude women lining the stairway hall and in the bedroom. The girl would then find herself alone in the room with Epstein, who would be wearing only a towel. He would then remove his towel and lie naked on the massage table, and direct the girl to remove her clothes. Epstein would then perform one or more lewd, lascivious and sexual acts, including 12. Consistent with the foregoing plan and scheme, Jane Doe was recruited to give Epstein a massage for monetary compensation. Jane was brought to Epstein's mansion in Palm Beach. Once at the mansion, Jane was introduced to , who led her up the flight of stairs to the room with the massage table. In this room, Epstein told Jane to take off her clothes and give him a massage. Jane kept her panties and bra on and complied with Epstein's instructions. Epstein wore only a towel around his waste. After a short period of time, Epstein removed the towel and rolled over Epstein began to masturbate and he sexually assaulted Jane. 13. After Epstein had completed the assault, Jane was then able to get dressed, leave the room and go back down the stairs. Jane was paid $200 by Epstein. The young girl who recruited Jane was paid $100 by Epstein for bringing Jane to him. 14. As a result of this encounter with Epstein, Jane experienced confusion, shame, humiliation and embarrassment, and has suffered severe psychological and emotional injuries. COUNT I Sexual Assault and Battery 15. PlaintiffJane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 14 above. 16. Epstein acted with intent to cause an offensive contact with Jane Doe, or an imminent - 3 - EFTA00175646
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Case 9:08-cv-EL. . I 9-KAM Documtt....i 42 Entered u FLSD Docket 09/L2008 Page 4 of 8 apprehension of such a contact, and Jane Doe was thereby put in such imminent apprehension. 17. Epstein made an intentional, unlawful offer of offensive sexual contact toward Jane Doe, creating a reasonable fear of imminent peril. 18. Epstein intentionally inflicted harmful or offensive contact on the person of Jane Doc, with the intent to cause such contact or the apprehension that such contact is imminent. 19. Epstein tortiously committed a sexual assault and battery on Jane Doc. Epstein's acts were intentional, unlawful, offensive and harmful. 20. Epstein's plan and scheme in which he committed such acts upon Jane Doe were done willfully and maliciously. 21. As a direct and proximate result of Epstein's assault on Jane, she has suffered and will continue to suffer severe and permanent traumatic injuries, including mental, psychological and emotional damages. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doc No. 4 demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, and such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. COUNT II Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress 22. Plaintiff Jane Doe repeats and rea lieges paragraphs 1 through 14 above. 23. Epstein's conduct was intentional or reckless. 24. Epstein's conduct with a minor was extreme and outrageous, going beyond all bounds of decency. 25. Epstein committed willful acts of child sexual abuse on Jane Doe. These acts resulted in mental or sexual injury to Jane Doe, that caused or were likely to cause Jane Doe's mental or emotional health to be significantly impaired. 26. Epstein's conduct caused severe emotional distress to Jane Doe. Epstein knew or had - 4 - EFTA00175647
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. • Case 9:08-cv-i). .19-KAM DocunLI 42 Enteree FLSD Docket 09 ,2008 Page 5 of 8 reason to know that his intentional and outrageous conduct would cause emotional distress and damage to Jane Doe, or Epstein acted with reckless disregard of the high probability of causing severe emotional distress to Jane Doe. 27. As a direct and proximate result of Epstein's intentional or reckless conduct, Jane Doe, has suffered and will continue to suffer severe mental anguish and pain. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe No. 2 demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for compensatory damages, costs, punitive damages, and such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. COUNT III Coercion and Enticement to Sexual Activity in Violation of 18 42422 28. Plaintiff Jane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs I through 14 above. 29. Epstein used a facility or means of interstate commerce to knowingly persuade, induce or entice Jane Doe, when she was under the age of 18 years, to engage in prostitution or sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense. 30. Epstein's acts and conduct are in violation of 18 . §2422. 31. As a result of Epstein's violation of 18 §2422, Plaintiff has suffered personal injury, including mental, psychological and emotional damages. 32. Plaintiff hired Herman & Mermelstein, P.A., in this matter and agreed to pay them a reasonable attorneys' fee. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe No. 2 demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for all damages available under 28 §2255(a), including without limitation, actual and compensatory damages, costs of suit, and attorneys' fees, and such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. JURY TRIAL DEMAND Plaintiff demands a jury trial in this action on all claims so triable. - 5 - EFTA00175648