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Case 9:08-cv-t .2-KAM Document 41 Enterer FLSD Docket 10/C )8 Page 6 of 10 Case No. CV-80232-Marra-Johnson Page No. 6 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). Count III — "Coercion and Enticement to Sexual Activity in Violation of 18 U.S.C. 82422" - is subject to dismissal as Plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Rule 12(b)(6). Count III also contains an Immaterial reference to 28 U.S.C. §2255, 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 U.S.C. §2422." In her prayer for relief in Count III, Plaintiff "demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for all damages available under 28 U.S.C. §2255(a), ." Although the reference to "28 U.S.C. §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: EFTA00175737
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Case 9:08-cv-k )2-KAM Document 41 Enterer FLSD Docket 10/C )8 Page 7 of 10 Case No. CV-80232-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 2241(c) 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 Plaintiff's complaint, 18 U.S.C. 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 U.S.C. 2422. Rather, Plaintiff has alleged conclusory allegations simply attempting to track parts of the statutory language EFTA00175738
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Case 9:08-cv-k ,2-KAM Document 41 Entere' FLSD Docket 10/C )8 Page 8 of 10 Case No. CV-80232-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. Plaintiffs 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 U.S.C. §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 U.S.C. 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 U.S.C. 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 III 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 U.S.C. §2422(b) and §2455. EFTA00175739
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Case 9:08-cv-& )2-KAM Document 41 Enter& Case No. CV-80232-Marra-Johnson Page No. 9 FLSD Docket 10/C )8 Page 9 of 10 Conclusion As discussed above herein, under the pleading standard established in Twombly, 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). Plaintiff's 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 6'" day of October, 2008: Adam D. Horowitz, Esq. Jeffrey Marc Herman, Esq. Stuart S. Mermelstein, Esq. 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 2218 60 Fax: Counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe #3 Jack Alan Goldberger Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South Suite 1400 ach, FL 33401-5012 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 EFTA00175740
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Case 9:08-cv-8L 2-KAM Document 41 Entered CLSD Docket 10/06i 8 Page 10 of 10 Case No. CV-80232-Marra-Johnson Page No. 10 Respectfully submitte By: ROBERT D. CR ON, JR., ESQ. Florida Bar No. 224162 MICHAEL J. PIKE, ESQ. Florida Bar #617296 BURMAN, CRITTON, LUTTIER & COLEMAN 515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 400 West ach, FL 33401 Phone Fax ounsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein) EFTA00175741
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Case 9:08-cv-
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 08-CV-80232-MARRA/JOHNSON
JANE DOE NO. 3,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Defendant.
SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Jane Doe No.3 ("Jane" or "Jane Doe"), brings this Complaint against Jeffrey
Epstein, as follows:
Parties,Jurisdielion and Venue
1.
Jane Doe is a citizen and resident of the State of Florida, 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 her
when she was 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
U.S.C. § I332(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 U.S.C. §1391(a) as a substantial
part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred in this District.
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Factual Allegations
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. He is himself a man of tremendous wealth, power and influence. He maintains his
principal home in New York and also owns residences in New Mexico, St. Thomas and Palm Beach,
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. He 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 Doe, then 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.
An integral player in Epstein's Florida scheme was
a Palm Beach
Community College student from Loxahatchee, Florida. She recruited girls ostensibly to give a
wealthy man a massage for monetary compensation in his Palm Beach mansion. Under Epstein's
plan, Ms
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 directed Ms. Mto
bring
one or more underage girls to the residence. a
upon information and belief, generally
sought out economically disadvantaged underage girls from Loxahatchee and surrounding areas 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- :32-KAM Document 50 Entere FLSD Docket 0: 72009 Page 3 of 8 11. Epstein's plan and scheme reflected a particular pattern and method. Upon arrival at Epstein's mansion, the victim would be brought to the kitchen. She would then be led up a flight of stairs to a bedroom that contained a massage table in addition to other furnishings. Once the girl was alone in this room, Epstein would enter wearing only a towel to cover his private area. He then would lay down on the massage table and perform one or more lewd, lascivious and sexual acts, including and touching the girl sexually. 12. Consistent with the foregoing plan and scheme, Ms. recruited Jane Doe to give Epstein a massage for monetary compensation. Ms. brought Jane to Epstein's mansion in Palm Beach. Jane was led up the flight of stairs to the room with the massage table. She was alone in the room when Epstein arrived wearing a towel to cover his private parts. He laid down on the massage table, and sexually assaulted Jane Doc during the massagc. In addition, Jeffrey Epstein masturbated during the massage. 13. After Epstein had completed the assault, he left the room. Jane was then able to leave the room and go back down the stairs. She then met Ms. again who brought Jane home. Jane was paid $200 by Epstein. Ms. as also paid by Epstein for bringing Jane to him. 14. As a result of this encounter with Epstein, the 16-year old Jane experienced trauma, shock, confusion, shame, humiliation and embarrassment. COUNT I Sexual Assault and Battery 15. Plaintiff Jane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs I through 14 above. 16. Epstein acted with intent to cause an offensive contact with Jane Doe, or an imminent 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 - 3 - EFTA00175744
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Case 9:08-cv- !32-KAM Document 50 Entere 1 FLSD Docket 0: '12009 Page 4 of 8 Doe, creating a reasonable fear of imminent peril. 18. Epstein intentionally inflicted harmful or offensive contact on the person of Jane Doe, 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 Doe. 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. 3 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 11 Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress 22. Plaintiff Jane Doe repeats and realleges 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- EFTA00175745
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Case 9:08-cv !32-KAM Document 50 Enterc i FLSD Docket '/2009 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. 3 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 U.S.C. 82422 28. Plaintiff Jane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 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. On June 30, 2008, Epstein entered a plea of guilty to violations of Florida §§ 796.07 and 796.03, in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case nos. 2008-cf- 009381AXXXMB and 2006-cf-009454AXXXMB), for conduct involving the same plan and scheme as alleged herein. 31. As to Plaintiff Jane Doe, Epstein could have been charged with criminal violations of Florida Statute §796.07(2) (including subsections (e), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) thereof), and other criminal offenses including violations of Florida Statutes §§ 798.02 and 800.04 (including subsections (5), (6) and (7) thereof). 32. Epstein's acts and conduct are in violation of 18 U.S.C. §2422. - 5 - EFTA00175746
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Case 9:08-cv, !32-KAM Document 50 Entere i FLSD Docket 0: '/2009 Page 6 of 8 33. As a result of Epstein's violation of 18 U.S.C. §2422, Plaintiff has suffered personal injury, including mental, psychological and emotional damages. 34. Plaintiff hired Herman & Mennelstein, P.A., in this matter and agreed to pay them a reasonable attorneys' fcc. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe No. 3 demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for all damages available under 18 U.S.C. §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. Dated: February 27, 2009 Respectfully submitted, By: s/ Adam D. Horowitz Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) Adam D. Horowitz (FL Bar No. 376980) MERMELSTEIN & HOROWITZ, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 18205 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2218 Miami, Florida 33160 Tel: Fax: - 6 - EFTA00175747
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Case 9:08-cvd, 32-KAM Document 50 Entere, n FLSD Docket 01. '/2009 Page 7 of 8 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on February 27, 2009,1 electronically filed the foregoing document with the Clerk of the Court using CM/ECF. I also certify that the foregoing document is being served this day to all parties on the attached Service List in the manner specified, either via transmission of Notices of Electronic Filing generated by CM/ECF or in some other authorized manner for those parties who are not authorized to receive electronically Notices of Electronic Filing. /s/ Adam D. Ilorowitz - 7 - EFTA00175748
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Case 9:08-cv- !32-KAM Document 50 Entere 1 FLED Docket 0: 72009 Page 8 of 8 SERVICE LIST DOE vs. JEFFREY EPSTEIN United States District Court, Southern District of Florida Jack Alan Goldber er Esq. Robert D. Critton Es . /s/ Adam D. Horowitz - 8 - EFTA00175749
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 08-CV.80232-MARRA-JOHNSON
JANE DOE NO. 3
Plaintiff,
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Defendant.
DEFENDANT EPSTEIN'S ANSWER & AFFIRMATIVE
DEFENSES TO PLAINTIFF'S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT
Defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, (hereinafter "EPSTEIN"), by and through his
undersigned attorneys, files his Answer to the Second Amended Complaint and states:
1. Without knowledge and deny.
2. As to the allegations in paragraphs 2, Defendant asserts his Fifth Amendment
privilege against self-incrimination. See DeLisi I Bankers Ins. Company 436 So.2d
1099 (Fla. 41h 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 - "[lit 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
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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.
3. As to the allegations in paragraph 3, deny.
4. As to the allegations in paragraph 4, deny.
5. As to the allegations in paragraph 5, without knowledge and deny.
6. As to the allegations in paragraphs 6, Defendant asserts his Fifth Amendment
privilege against self-incrimination. See DeLisi I. Bankers Ins. Company, 436 So.2d
1099 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983); Malloy'. 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 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.
7. As to the allegations in paragraphs 7 through 14 of Plaintiff's Second Amended
Complaint, Defendant exercises his Fifth Amendment Privilege against self-
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incrimination. See DeLisi I. Bankers Ins. Company, 436 So.2d 1099 (Fla. 4th DCA
1983); Malloy'. 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 - "Up 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. Clv. 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.
8.
In response to the allegations of paragraph 15, 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.
9. Defendant asserts the Fifth Amendment Privilege against self-incrimination to
the allegations set forth in paragraphs 16 through 21 of the Second Amended
Complaint. See DeLisi I. Bankers Ins. Company, 436 So.2d 1099 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983);
Malloy
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 - "[l]t would be incongruous to have different standards determine the
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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 DeLlsi I. Bankers Ins. Company, 436 So.2d 1099 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983);
Malloy'. Hawn, 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 - "lilt 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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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 1 Bankers Ins. Company, 436 So.2d 1099 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983);
Malloy 1 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 - "[ilt 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 232-KAM Document 61 Enter( n FLSD Docket 0 ?/2009 Page 6 of 7 Jane Doe No. 3'. 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 Plaintiff's 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 re ' f sought by Plaintiff. Robert D. C itton, Jr. Attorney f. 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 rec9rAldentified on the following Service List in the manner specified by CM/ECF on thisfeay of April , 2009: EFTA00175755
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Case 9:08-cv 232-KAM Document 61 Enter( In FLSD Docket 0 2/2009 Page 7 of 7 Jane Doe No. 3'. Epstein Page 7 Stuart S. Mermelstein, Esq. Adam D. Horowitz, Esq. Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A. 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 2218 ' 60 Fax: Counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe #3 Jack Alan Goldberger Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South Suite 1400 ach, FL 33401-5012 Fax: Co-Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein Respectfully subm d, By: ROBERT D. RITTON, JR., ESQ. Florida Bar o. 224162 rcritabcIclaw.com MICHAEL J. PIKE, ESQ. BUR , LUTTIER & COLEMAN 515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 400 ach, FL 33401 Phone Fax (Co-Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein) EFTA00175756