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FBI VOL00009
FI Suomi
EFTA01103326
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Page 81 1 in the county jail after that June 30th, 2008 plea 2 before you were granted work release? 3 MR. GOLDBERGER: If you know. 4 THE WITNESS: Couple of months. 5 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Do you know if any of 6 your victims were informed of your petition for work 7 release? 8 A. I do not know. 9 Q. When NM the Florida Science Foundation 10 created? 11 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 12 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 13 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 14 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 15 this lawsuit, and must accept this advice or risk 16 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 17 representation. 18 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 19 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 20 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 21 Constitution. 22 Q. Isn't it true that you created the Florida 23 Science Foundation months before pleaing guilty 24 knowing that you would eventually be on work release 25 in an office right next to your attorney's office? Page 82 1 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 2 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 3 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 4 However, at the present time my attorneys have 5 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 6 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and 7 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 8 Amendment right to effective representation. 9 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 10 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 11 Filth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 12 constitution. 13 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Since being sentenced in 14 June of 2008, have you had contact with any minors? 15 MR.. GOLDBERGER: You can answer that. 16 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 17 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 18 However, at the present time my attorneys have 19 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 20 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and 21 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 22 Amendment right to effective representation. 23 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 24 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 25 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the %Ow Page 83 1 constitution. 2 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Do you currently have 3 access to a computer that you use? 4 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 5 questions regarding this lawsuit However, at the 6 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 7 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 8 this lawsuit I must accept this advice or risk 9 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 10 representation. 11 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 12 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 13 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the constitution. 14 Q. What is e-mail address that you have been 15 using since being sentenced in 2008? 16 MR. GOLDBERGER: Object to the form, 17 assumes facts not in evidence. 18 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 19 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 20 However, at the present time my attorneys have 21 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 22 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 23 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 24 Amendment right to effective representation. 25 Accordingly, I assert my Federal Page 84 1 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 2 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 3 United States Constitution. 4 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Do you intend to 5 communicate with any minors once you are released to 6 house arrest? 7 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 8 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 9 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 10 cannot provided answers to any questions relevant to 11 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 12 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 13 ivin dation. 14 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 15 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 16 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 17 Constitution. 18 Q. Is it true that you have been diagnosed by 19 a psychologist with a sexual disorder related to 20 your sexual appetite for minor girls? 23. A. I intend to respond to all relevant 22 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 23 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 24 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 25 this lawsuit, and I most acceptthis advice or risk 21 (Pages 81 to 84) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103346
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Page 85 1 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 2 representation. 3 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 4 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 5 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the constitution. 6 Q. Isn't it true that you intend to continue 7 engaging in sex acts with minor girls once you are 8 released? 9 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 10 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 11 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 12 However, at the present time my attomeys have 13 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 14 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 15 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 16 Amendment right to effective representation. 17 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 18 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 19 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 20 United States Constitution. 21 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Have you engaged in sex 22 or sex acts with minor girls outside of the United 23 States? 24 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 25 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the Page 86 1 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 2 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 3 this lawsuit, and must accept this advice or risk 4 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 5 representation. 6 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 7 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 8 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 9 Constitution. 10 Q. Is it true that you have your own island? 11 MR. BURMAN: Object, also on the, on the 12 grounds that the punitive damages haven't been 13 allowed yet. Not relevant. 14 MR. EDWARDS: Answer. 15 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 16 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 17 However, at the present time my attorneys have 18 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 19 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 20 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 21 Amendment right to effective representation. 22 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 23 Constitutional rights under the Fifth, Sixth, 24 and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 25 Constitution. Page 87 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Have you engaged in sex 2 or sex acts with minors on the island of Little 3 St. Jeffs? 4 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 5 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 6 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 7 cannot provide answers to any questions relative to 8 this lawsuit, and must accept this advice or risk 9 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 10 representation. 11 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 12 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 13 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 14 Constitution. 15 Q. Isn't it true that you have engaged in 16 sexual acts or sex with girls as young as 12 years 17 old? 18 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 19 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 20 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 21 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 22 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 23 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 24 representation. 25 Accordingly, I assert my Federal Page 88 1 Constitutional tights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 2 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 3 Constitution. 4 Q. What is the youngest girl that you have 5 engaged in sex or sex acts with in the last ten 6 years? 7 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 8 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 9 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 10 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 11 this lawsuit, and must accept this advice or risk 12 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 13 representation. 14 Accordingly, I assert under the Federal 15 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 16 Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 17 Constitution. 18 Q. Have you discussed with any of your 19 friends the fact that you engage in sex or sex acts 20 with minors? 21 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 22 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 23 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 24 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 25 this lawsuit and I must this advice or risk AISIoadal• 22 (Pages 85 to 88 PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103347
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Page 89 1 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 2 representation. 3 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 4 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 5 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 6 Constitution. 7 Q. Did you know that the girls that were 8 providing you massages were under the age of 18 at 9 the time they were doing so? 10 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 11 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 12 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 13 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 14 this lawsuit, and I must accept their advice or risk 15 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 16 representation. 17 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 18 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 19 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 20 Constitution. 21 Q. Isn't it true that the age group that you 22 enjoy to engage in sex with is between 12 and 16 23 yearsold? 24 MR. BURMAN: Object to form. 25 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all Page 91 1 Amendment right to effective representation. 2 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 3 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 4 Filth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 5 United States Constitution. 6 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you 7 devised a scheme or plan to engage in sex or sex 8 acts with multiple minor girls? 9 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 10 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 11 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 12 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 13 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 14 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 15 representation. 16 Accordingly, I must assert my Federal 17 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 18 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 19 Constitution. 20 THE WITNESS: Can I take a pee break? 21 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: We're off the record at 22 11:50. This will be the end of tape one. 23 (Thereupon, a brief break was taken.) 24 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: This is the beginning 25 of tape number two, and we're back on the Page 90 3. relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 2 However, at the present time my attorneys have 3 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 4 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 5 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 6 Amendment right to effective representation. 7 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 8 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 9 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 10 constitution. 11. Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Do you agree with the 12 laws that prohibit you from having sex or engaging 13 in sex acts with minors? 14 MR. BURMAN: Object to form. 15 THE WITNESS: Can you repeat the question? 16 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Do you agree with the 17 laws that prohibit you from engaging in sex or sex 18 acts with minor girls? 19 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 20 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 21 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 22 However, at the present time my attorneys have 23 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 24 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 25 must accept this advice or risk losittgmiSixth Page 92 3. record at 11:59. 2 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Between 2001 and 2005 3 did you digitally penetrate the vaginas of more than 4 50 minor girls? 5 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 6 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 7 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 8 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 9 this lawsuit, and I must accept their advice or risk 10 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 11 representation. 12 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 13 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the Fifth, 14 Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the constitution. 15 Q. Between 2001 and 2005 did you masturbate 16 in front of more than 50 minor girls? 17 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 18 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 19 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 20 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 21 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 22 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 23 representation. 24 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 2 5 Constitutional riAtits as guaranteed by the Fifth. 23 (Pages 89 to 92) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103348
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Page 93 1 Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the constitution. 2 Q. Between 2001 and 2005 did you ejaculate in 3 front of more than 50 minor girls? 4 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 5 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 6 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 7 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 8 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 9 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 10 representation. 11 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 12 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 13 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 14 Constitution. 15 Q. Does the body form of a 12 to 16 year old 16 girl sexually appeal to you? 17 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 18 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 19 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 20 However, at the present time my attorneys have 21 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 22 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, andl 23 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 24 Amendment right to effective representation. 25 Accordingly, I assert my Federal Page 95 1 present time my attorneys have counseled ire that I 2 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 3 this lawsuit, and must accept this advice or risk 4 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 5 representation. 6 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 7 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 8 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 9 Constitution. 10 Q. During the criminal investigation there 11 were statements to the media that you believed the 12 girls to be 18. Which girls were you referring to? 13 A. I intend to 14 THE WITNESS: Excuse me one second. 15 (Thereupon, a discussion was had off 16 the record.) 17 MR. GOLDBERGER: Urrnt let me object to the 18 form as to vague. I don't know what statements 19 you're talking about. Are you talking about 20 statements that Mr. Epstein made? 21 MR. EDWARDS: Through attorneys. 22 MR. GOLDBE1tGER: Well, is that the 23 question? Why don't you rephrase the question, 24 why don't you rephrase the question so we 25 understand what it is. Page 94 1 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 2 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 3 constitution. 4 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you use your wealth, 5 power, and connections to impress or influence minor 6 girls into having sex with you? 7 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 8 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 9 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 10 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 11 this lawsuit, and I must accept their advice or risk 12 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 13 representation. 14 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 15 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 16 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 17 Constitution. 18 Q. Did you intentionally target economically 19 deprived children for the purposes of having sex or 20 engaging in sex acts with? 21 A. Do you want to rephrase the question? 22 Q. Did you intentionally target economically 23 deprived children for the purposes of sex? 24 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 25 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the Page 96 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Various attorneys of 2 yours made representations to the media that you 3 were of, under the belief that the girls that you 4 were engaging in sex acts with were 18 years of age. 5 Which girls were you, was that referring to? 6 MR. GOLDBERGER: Can you identify a 7 specific statement made by a specific attorney? 8 MR.. EDWARDS: We'll get there later on in 9 the deposition. 10 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Have you ever, at any 11 time, made that statement, that you believed the 12 girls that you were engaging in sex acts with were 13 18 years of age or older? 14 MR. GOLDBERGER: To the media, are you 15 talking about? 16 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Yourself or through 17 anyone else to anyone else. 18 MR. GOLDBERGER: Object to the — 19 that's — 20 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 21 MR. GOLDBERGER: I have no idea what the 22 question is. Just ask the question, 23 happy to try and have the client answer it for 24 you. 25 9. SBA Mr. Edwards) Okay. rin not talking 24 (Pages 93 to 96) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103349
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Page 97 1 about statements to your attorneys, that's 2 privileged. 3 Have you ever made the statement to anyone 4 else, other than your attorneys, that you believed 5 the girls that were giving you massages at your 6 house were ova the age of 18? 7 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 8 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 9 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 10 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 11 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 12 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 13 representation. 14 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 15 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 16 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 17 Constitution. 18 Q Between 2001 and 2005 did you pay any 19 females for sex? 20 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 21 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 22 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 23 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 24 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 25 losing my Sixth Amendment ri t to effective Page 99 1 that the alleged minor girls' last names 2 weren't provided. 3 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 4 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 5 However, to the present time, at the present 6 time my attorneys have counseled me thatl 7 cannot provide answers to any questions B relevant to this lawsuit, and I must accept 9 this advice or risk losing my Sixth Amendment 10 right to effective representation. 11 Accordingly, i assert my Federal 12 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 13 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 14 United States Constitution. 15 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) How did the minor girls 16 previously named in this deposition arrive to your 17 mansion between 2001 and 2005? 18 MR. BURMAN: Objection, vague and 19 indefinite. 20 MR. GOLDBERGER: And it's, it's vague and 21 indefinite, but to assist in answering the 22 question, can you tell us what mansion you're 23 talking about? 24 MR. EDWARDS: Palm Beach mansion. 25 THE WITNESS: Can the estion? Page 98 1 representation. 2 Accordingly, I assert Federal 3 Constitutional rights under the Fifth, Sixth, and 4 Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 5 Constitution. 6 Q. Between 2001 and 2005 did you tell minor 7 female girls at your house that you prefer to engage 8 in sexual activities with minors? 9 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 10 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 11 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 12 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 13 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 14 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 15 representation. 16 Accordingly, 1 assert my Federal 17 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 18 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 19 Constitution. 20 Q. Is it true that many of the 49 minor girls 21 previously named told you that they were under the 22 age of 15 at the time you were engaging in sex acts 23 with than? 24 ha. BURMAN: Object to fonn of the 25 • estion va and indefinite to the extent Page 100 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) How did they arrive at 2 your house? 3 A. "They" arrive? 4 Q. How did any of the minor girls whose names 5 I named previously in this deposition arrive to your 6 house? 7 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form of the 8 question, vague and indefinite to the extent 9 that the alleged minor girls' last names 10 weren't provided. 11 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 12 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit 13 However, at the present time my attorneys have 14 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 15 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, that I 16 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 17 Amendment tight to effective representation. 18 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 19 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 20 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 21 constitution. 22 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Many of the minor girls 23 named previously in this deposition did not drive a 24 car to your house or have a driver's license, isn't 25 that true? 25 (Pages 97 to 100) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103350
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Page 101 1 MR. BURMAN: Object to form of the 2 question, vague and indefinite to the extent 3 that the alleged minor girls' last names 4 weren't provided. 5 THE WITNESS: You have to repeat the 6 question, again. Sony. 7 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that many 8 of the minor girls previously named in this 9 deposition did not drive a car or have driver's 10 licenses? 11 MR. BURMAN: Same objection. 12 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 13 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 14 However, at the present time my attorneys have 15 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 16 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 17 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 18 Amendment right to effective representation. 19 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 20 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 21 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 22 United States Constitution. 23 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Is it true that you 24 discussed with many of these girls the fact that 25 they were in middle school or high school at the Page 102 1 time they were engaging in sex acts with you at your 2 house? 3 MR BURMAN: Are you referring to the 4 previous 49? 5 MR. EDWARDS: Yes. 6 MR. BURMAN: Okay. Object to form of the 7 question, vague and indefinite to the extent 8 that the names, the last names of many of the 9 alleged minor girls weren't provided. 10 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 11 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 12 However, at the present time my attorneys have 13 counseled me that 1 cannot provide answers to 14 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 15 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 16 Amendment right to effective rt.piesuitation. 17 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 18 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 19 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 20 United States Constitution. 21 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did any of the girls 22 that engaged in sex acts with you at your house 23 between 2001 and 2005 tell you that they were in 24 middle school or high school? 25 A. Soma repeat the question. Page 103 1 MR. BURMAN: Are you talking about the 497 2 MR. EDWARDS: No. 3 MR. BURMAN: No. 4 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did any minor girls that 5 engaged in sex or sex acts with you between the 6 years of 2001 and 2005 at your house tell you that 7 they vim in middle school or high school at the 8 time? 9 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 10 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 11 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 12 However, at the present time my attomeys have 13 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 14 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 15 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 16 Amendment right to effective representation. 17 Accordingly, lessen my Federal 18 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 19 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Anmaloient to the 20 constitution. 21 MR. EDWARDS: Okay. What time do you want 22 to break for lunch? 23 MR. GOLDBERGER 1:00. 24 THE WITNESS: 1:15? 25 MR GOLDBERGER: Yeah, 1:15. Is that 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 104 okay? MR. EDWARDS: Yeah, that's fine with me. What time do we have now? THE WITNESS: It will be another hour. (Thereupon, a discussion was had off the record.) Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you ever discuss with any minor girls at your house that you would pay them to bring you other minor girls for the purposes of sex? MR BURMAN: Object to the form. THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the present time my attorneys have counseled me that I cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective representation. Accordingly, I assert my Federal Constitutional right as guaranteed by the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you tell any of the minor girls that were at your house for sex that you ftrefen'?!:lp,a. Is for sex? 26 (Pages 101 to 104) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103351
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Page 105 1 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 2 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 3 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 4 However, at the present time my attorneys have 5 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 6 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 7 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 8 Amendment right to effective representation. 9 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 10 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 11 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 12 constitution. 13 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you tell any of the 14 minor girls at your house between 2001 and 2005 that 15 you do not like girls that have tattoos? 16 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 17 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 18 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 19 However, at the present time my attorneys have 2o counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 21 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and 22 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 23 Amendment right to effective representation. 24 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 25 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the Page 106 1 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth nc.nt of the 2 constitution. 3 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you tell any of the 4 minor girls that were at your house not to bring you 5 any girls that were pregnant or had babies? 6 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 7 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 8 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit 9 However, at the present time my attorneys have 10 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 11 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 12 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 13 Amendment right to effective representation. 14 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 15 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 16 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 17 constitution? 18 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you specifically 19 instruct any of the minor girls not to bring you any 20 black girls? 21 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 22 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 23 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 24 However, at the present time my attorneys have 25 counseled me that I cannot Erovide answers to Page 107 1 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 2 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 3 Amendment right to effective representation. 4 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 5 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 6 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment of the 7 constitution. 8 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you 9 did not like to have sex or engage in sex acts with 10 black girls? 11 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 12 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 13 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 14 However, at the present time my attorneys have 15 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 16 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 17 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 18 Amendment right to effective representation. 19 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 20 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 21 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment 22 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that black 23 girls were brought to your house and you turned them 24 away at the door because you do not like black 25 girls? 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 108 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the present time my attorneys have counseled me that I cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth Amendment tight to effective representation. Accordingly, I assert my Federal Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the constitution. Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you also turned away girls because they were 18 years or older and too old for you? MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the present time my attorneys have counseled me that i cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I must accept the advice or risk losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective representation. Accordingly, I assert Federal Constitutional ridits as guaranteedb the 5 27 (Pages 105 to 108) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103352
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Page 109 1 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the 2 United States Constitution. 3 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you 4 also turned away minor girls with tattoos because 5 you did not feel that they were pure? 6 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 7 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 8 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 9 However, at the present time my attorneys have 10 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 11 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 12 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 13 Amendment right to effective representation. 14 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 15 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 16 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 17 United States Constitution. 18 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Is it true that your 19 specific instructions were, to these minor girls, to 20 bring you white girls between the ages of 12 and 17 21 that were not pregnant, did not have babies, and did 22 not have tattoos? 23 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 24 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 25 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. Page 111 1 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 2 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 3 Amendment right to effective representation. 4 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 5 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 6 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 7 United States Constitution. 8 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Why did you laugh about 9 that last question? 10 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 11 THE WITNESS: I have a stomachache at the 12 moment. I wasn't laughing. 13 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you 14 targeted young, economically deprived kids with 15 little or no parental guidance? 16 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 17 THE WITNESS: You have to repeat the 18 question. 19 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you 20 were targeting young, economically deprived minor 21 girls with little or no parental guidance? 22 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 23 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) For sex. 24 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 25 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the Page 110 However, at the present time my attorneys have 2 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 3 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 4 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 5 Amendment right to effective representation. 6 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 7 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 8 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 9 constitution. 10 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Is it true that you 11 offered each minor girl approximately $200 in cash 12 for sex? 13 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. Are you 14 back on the 49, or is this generic? 15 MR. EDWARDS: No, generic. 16 THE WITNESS: Would you repeat the 17 question? 18 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Between 2001 and 2005 19 isn't it true that you offered each minor girl that 20 came to your house for sex $200 for that sex? 23. MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 22 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 23 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 24 However, at the present time my attorneys have 25 counseled me that I cannot urovide answers to Page 112 1 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 2 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 3 this lawsuit, and I must accept their advice or risk 4 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 5 representation. 6 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 7 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 8 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 9 Constitution. 10 Q. Have you ever told anybody that the girls 11 were over at your house because you just like 12 massages? 13 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 14 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 15 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 16 However, at the present time my attorneys have 17 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 18 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 19 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 20 Amendment right to effective representation. 21 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 22 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 23 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 24 United States Constitution. 25 . it Edwards true that none 28 (Pages 109 to 112) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103353
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Page 113 1 of these minor girls that you engaged in sex acts 2 with at your house had any massage experience? 3 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 4 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 5 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 6 However, at the present time my attorneys have 7 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 8 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and 9 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 10 Amendment right to effective representation. 11 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 12 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 13 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 14 United States Constitution. 15 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Between 2001 and 2005 16 did you ever have a professional masseuse give you a 17 massage at your house in Palm Beach? 18 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 19 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 20 present time my attorneys have counseled me that 1 21 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 22 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 23 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 24 representation. 25 Accordingly, I assert my Federal Page 114 1 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 2 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment of the United States 3 Constitution. 4 Q. In fact, when these minor girls would tell 5 you they had no massage experience, didn't you 6 respond by telling them that that is actually better 7 for you? 8 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 9 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 10 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 11 However, at the present time my attorneys have 12 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 13 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 14 must accept the advice or risk losing my Sixth 15 Amendment right to effective representation. 16 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 17 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 18 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the 19 constitution. 20 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you tell these minor 21 girls to get naked and touch you so that you could 22 get off? 23 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 24 THE WITNESS: What? What's — repeat the 25 . Lestion. Page 115 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you tell these minor 2 girls between 2001 and 2005 at your Palm Beach 3 mansion to get naked and touch you so that you could 4 get off? 5 A. Get off? 6 MR. GOLDBERGER: Are you asking him if 7 that's a statement that was made? 8 MR. EDWARDS: Yes, to these girls. 9 MR. BURMAN: Object to the font 10 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 11 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 12 However, at the present time my attorneys have 13 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 14 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 15 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 16 Amendment right to effective representation. 17 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 18 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 19 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 20 United States Constitution. 21 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Will you agree that you 22 exchanged money for sexual gratification with at 23 least 50 girls at your Palm Beach mansion between 24 2001 and 2005? 25 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. Page 116 1 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 2 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 3 However, at the present time my attorneys have 4 counseled me not to provide answers to any 5 questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I must 6 accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 7 Amendment right to effective representation. 8 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 9 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 10 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 11 United States Constitution. 12 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Between 2001 and 2005 13 you never ordered a professional escort to come to 14 your house for sex, did you? 15 A. Rephrase the question, please. 16 Q. Between 2001 and 2005 you never ordered 17 from an escort service in Palm Beach County for a 18 professional escort to come to your house for sex, 19 did you? 20 A. You never ordered? 21 THE WITNESS: Do I answer the question? 22 MR. GOLDBERGER: You don't understand. 23 Rephrase it. 24 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you ever call an 2 5 escort service to have an escort sent to your house 29 (Pages 113 to 116) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103354
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Page 117 Page 119 1 in Palm Beach for sex? 2 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 3 questions regarding this lawsuit However, at the 4 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 5 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 6 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 7 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 8 representation. 9 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 10 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the Fifth, 11 Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 12 Constitution. 13 Q. You did not call a professional escort 14 because that would likely result in a girl over the 15 age of 18 coming to your house for sex, right? 16 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 17 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 18 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 19 However, at the present time my attorneys have 20 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 21 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 22 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 23 Amendment right to effective representation. 24 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 25 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Page 118 1. Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment of the 2 constitution. 3 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Do you enjoy coercing 4 minors into sex acts with you? MR BURMAN: Object to the form. 6 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 7 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit 8 However, at the present time my attorneys have 9 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 10 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 13. must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 12 Amendment right to effective repri..x.ntation. 13 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 14 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 15 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 16 United States Constitution. II1By Mr. Edwards) Do you know- 19 7 intend to respond to all relevant 2 0 questions regarding this lawsuit However, at the 21 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 22 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 23 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 24 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 25 reuresentation. 1 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 2 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 3 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the constitution. 4 Q. Did you instruct her to assist you in 5 gaining access to minor girls for sex? 6 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 7 questions regarding this lawsuit However, at the 8 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 9 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 10 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 11 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 12 representation. 13 Accordingly, ! assert my constitutional 14 rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, Sixth, and 15 Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 16 Constitution. 17 Q. Did you instruct any other employees of 18 yours to assist you in pining access to minors for 19 sex? 20 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 23. questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 22 present time my attorneys have counseled me that 23 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 24 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 25 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective Page 120 1 representation. 2 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 3 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 4 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 5 Constitution. 6 Q What people were living with you in your 7 Palm Beach mansion between 2001 and 2005? MR. GOLD13ERGER: Object to the form. 9 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 10 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 13. However, at the present time my attorneys have 12 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 13 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 14 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 15 Amendment right to effective representation. 16 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 17 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 18 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 19 United States Constitution. 20 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you meet with people 23. employed by you to discuss a plan to gain access to 22 minor girls for the purposes of sex? 23 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 24 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 25 ,resent time my attomevs have counseled me that I 30 (Pages 117 to 120) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103355
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Page 121 1 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 2 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 3 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 4 representation. 5 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 6 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 7 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 8 Constitution. 9 Q. Which employees did you discuss your plan 10 to gain access to minor girls for the purposes of 11 sex? 12 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 13 questions regarding this lawsuit However, at the 14 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 15 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 16 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 17 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 18 representation. 19 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 20 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 21 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 22 Constitution. 23 Q. Is it true that you have many people 24 working in your house in Palm Beach County, or did, 25 between the years 2001 and 2005? Page 123 1. representation. 2 Accordingly, lessen my Federal 3 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 4 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment of the United States 5 Constitution. 6 Q. Did you ever personally procure a, or 7 sorry, strike that. a Did you ever personally go out and recruit 9 a minor girl to bring back to your house for sex? to THE WITNESS: Object to form, no? 11 MR. BURMAN: Object to form. 12 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 13 relevant questions regarding — 14 MR. EDWARDS: I'm sorry, is there 15 something you don't understand about the 16 question? If you don't, TII rephrase it. 17 MR. GOLDBERGER We objected to the form, 18 now you can answer. 19 MR. EDWARDS: I thought he objected to the 20 form, that's why I was -- 21 MR. GOLDBERGER: He asked -- I'm not — 22 Brad, he asked his lawyer a question, that's 23 all. We objected to the form, that's fine. 24 MR. EDWARDS: Okay. 25 MR. GOLDBERCIER: Go ahead and answer. Page 122 1 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 2 questions regarding this lawsuit However, at the 3 present time my attorneys have counseled me that 1 4 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 6 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 7 representation. a Accordingly, I assert my Federal 9 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the Fifth, 10 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 11 Constitution. 12 Q. How many employees work in the various 13 houses that you own right now? 14 A. That's — that question is owned right 15 now? I don't understand the question. 16 Q. Well, it's my understanding that you own 17 numerous properties. I just want to know how many 1 a people are actually paid by you or employed by you 19 that work and/or live in those homes? 20 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 21 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 22 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 23 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 24 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 25 losin m Sixth Amendment Vitt° effective Page 124 1 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 2 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit 3 However, at the present time my attorneys have 4 counseled mo that I cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 6 must accept the advice or risk losing my Sixth 7 Amendment right to effective representation. 8 Accordingly, lessen my Federal 9 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 10 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the 11 United States Constitution. 12 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Who is the first minor 13 girl that you brought to your house for sex? 14 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 15 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 16 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 17 However, at the present time my attorneys have 18 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 19 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 20 must accept the advice or risk losing my Sixth 21 Amendment to effective representation. 22 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 23 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 24 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 25 United States Constitution. 121 to 124 PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103356
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Page 125 Page 127 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Have you had sex with 1 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 2 over 100 minor girls in the last ten years? 2 However, at the present time my attorneys have 3 MR. BURMAN: Object to the In 3 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 4 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 4 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 5 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 5 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 6 However, at the present time my attorneys have 6 Amendment right to effective representation. 7 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 7 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 8 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 8 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 9 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 9 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 10 Amendment right to effective representation. 10 United States Constitution. 13. Accordingly, I assert my Federal 11 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Was the target age range 12 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 12 for your criminal enterprise always minors between 13 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 13 the ages of 12 and 16? 14 United States Constitution. 14 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 15 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) When did you devise your 15 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 16 plan to gain access to minor girls for sex? 16 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 17 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 17 However, at the present time my attorneys have 18 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 18 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 19 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 19 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 20 However, at the present time my attorneys have 20 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 23. counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 21 Amendment right to effective representation. 22 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 22 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 23 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 23 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 24 Amendment right to effective representation. 24 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the 25 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 25 United States Constitution. Page 126 Page 128 1 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) What are the names of 2 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 2 all of the members of your criminal enterprise that 3 United States Constitution. 3 has the common goal of procuring minors for the 4 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) With whom did you meet 4 purposes of sex? 5 to discuss your plan to gain access to minor girls 5 MR BURMAN: Object to the form. 6 for sex? 6 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 7 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 7 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit 8 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 8 However, at the present time my attorneys have 9 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit 9 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 10 However, at the present time my attorneys have 3.0 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 11 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 11 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 12 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 12 Amendment to effective representation. 13 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 13 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 14 Amendment right to effective representation. 14 Constitutional tights as guaranteed by the 15 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 15 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 16 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 16 United States Constitution. 17 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 17 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) In addition to paying 18 United States Constitution. 18 each of these minor girls approximately $200 for 19 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Do you agree that you 19 sex, did you also provide transportation for them to 20 have a criminal enterprise that is comprised of at 20 and from your house? 21 the least, yourself, and 21 MR. BURMAN: Are we generic, or are we 22 who have the common goal o nil 22 going with the 49? 23 minors to you for the purposes of sex? 23 MR. EDWARDS: Generic. 24 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 24 MR. BURMAN: Generic? Okay. Object to 25 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 25 the form. 32 (Pages 125 to 128) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103357
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Page 129 1 THE WITNESS: You have to repeat the 2 question, Fin sorry. 3 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) In addition to paying 4 minor girls approximately $200 to engage in sex or 5 sex acts with them, did you also provide 6 transportation for these minor girls to and from 7 your house? 8 MIL BURMAN: Same objection. 9 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 10 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 13. However, at the present time my attorneys have 12 counseled me that I cannot provide any answers 13 relevant to this lawsuit, and I must accept the 14 advice or risk losing my Sixth Amendment right 15 to effective representation. 16 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 17 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 18 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 19 United States Constitution. 20 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you, one of your 21 employees, or someone within your enterprise have an 22 account with Yellow Cab for the purposes of 23 transporting minors to and from your house? 24 MR. BURMAN: Object to form. 25 MR. GOLDBERGER: Do you understand the Page 131 1 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 2 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 3 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the 4 United States Constitution. 5 Sorry, can we take a break again? 6 Bathroom break. 7 MR. EDWARDS: Let's just break for lunch 8 then. 9 MR. GOLDBERGER: I can't, because I've 10 got — there's a reason why, I've got a 11 commitment at 1:15, so — 12 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Off the record at 13 12:40. 14 (Thereupon, a discussion was had off 15 the record.) 16 (Thereupon, a brief break was taken.) 17 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Back on the record at 18 12:54. 19 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Between 2001 and 2005 20 did you or any of your employees or assistants have 21 an account with Yellow Cab? 22 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 23 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 24 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 25 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to Page 130 1 question when he says "enterprise"? Do you 2 have any idea what he means? 3 THE WITNESS: No. 4 MR. GOLDBERGER: Can you define 5 enterprise, so we can determine whether we need 6 to answer the question. 7 MR. EDWARDS: Pin talking about persons 8 involved with a common goal. We have defined 9 this earlier. 10 MR. GOLDBERGER: Pm sorry, I was out of 11 the room did you define it? 12 MR. EDWARDS: You were out of the room. 13 MR GOLDBERGER: Okay. 14 MR. EDWARDS: And persons we defined it 15 n, having the common 17 goo o ringing minors to an from the Palm 18 Beach house for the purposes of sex. 19 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 20 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 21 However, at the present time my attorneys have 22 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 23 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 24 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 25 Amendment right to effective reresentation. Page 132 1 this lawsuit, and I must accept their advice or risk 2 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 3 representation. 4 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 5 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the Fifth, 6 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 7 Constitution. 8 Q. Are you currently actually a billionaire? 9 MR. BURMAN: Objection. That goes to 10 punitive damages, and I object. 11 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 12 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 13 However, at the present time my attorneys have 14 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 15 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 16 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 17 Amendment right to effective representation. 18 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 19 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 20 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 21 United States Constitution. 22 MR. BURMAN: And I should add for the 23 record that I would instruct him not to answer 24 that question, even if he wasn't invoking the 25 Fifth. 33 (Pages 129 to 132) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103358
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Page 133 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Between 2001 and 2005 2 were you a billionaire? 3 MR. BURMAN: Objection, instruct you not 4 to answer that question based on the fact that 5 that's directed toward punitive damages, and 6 that has not been allowed to file, be filed, or 7 proceeded with in the state court action. 8 You should read that, as well. 9 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 10 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 11 However, at the present time my attorneys have 12 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 13 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 14 must accept their advice or risk losing my 15 Sixth Amendment right to effective 16 representation. 17 Accordingly, ! assert my Federal 18 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 19 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the 20 United States Constitution. 21 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Between 2001 and 2005 22 what types of cars did you have that you owned, 23 parked in your driveway at your Palm Beach mansion? 24 MIt BURMAN: Object, once again on the 25 grounds that punitive damages have not been Page 135 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) What is the square 2 footage of your house in Palm Beach? 3 MR. BURMAN: Object, on the grounds that 4 that question, in part, delves into his 5 financial situation, which has not been 6 approved to be explored in this case yet, 7 because punitive damages have not been approved 8 or allowed to be proceeded with here, and I 9 instruct him not to answer the question. 10 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 11 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 12 However, at the present time my attorneys have 13 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 14 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and 15 must accept his advice or risk losing my Sixth 16 Amendment right to effective representation. 17 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 18 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 19 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the 20 United States Constitution. 21 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you tell the minor 22 girls that were at your house that you were 23 extremely wealthy between 2001 and 2005? 24 MR. GOLDBERGER: Object to the form. 25 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all Page 134 1 approved yet in this case I instruct him not 2 to answer that question. 3 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 4 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 5 However, at the present time my attorneys have 6 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 7 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 8 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 9 Amendment right to effective representation. 10 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 11 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 12 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 13 United States Constitution. 14 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Is your house in Palm 15 Beach located on the water? 16 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 17 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 18 However, at the present time my attorneys have 19 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 20 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 21 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 22 Amendment right to effective representation. 23 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 24 Constitutional rights under the Fifth, Sixth, 25 and Fourteenth Amendment to the constitution. Page 136 1 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 2 However, at the present time my attorneys have 3 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 4 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 5 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 6 Amendment right to effective representation. 7 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 8 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 9 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the 10 United States Constitution. 11 Q. (13y Mr. Edwards) Did you talk to the 12 minor girls that were at your house between 2001 and 13 2005 about all of the houses and cars that you 14 owned? 15 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 16 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 17 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 18 However, at the present time my attorneys have 19 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 20 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and 1 21 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 22 Amendment right to effective representation. 23 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 24 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 25 Fifth Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the 34 (Pages 133 to 1 3 6) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103359
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Page 137 Page 139 1 NIAWdStmesOmsituSom 1 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 2 • Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you use your wealth 2 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 3 and the minors lack thereof to influence that minor 3 However, at the present time my attorneys have 4 to have sex with you? 4 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 5 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 5 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 6 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 6 must accept the advice or risk losing my Sixth 7 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit 7 Amendment right to effective representation. 8 However, at the present time my attorneys have 8 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 9 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 9 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 10 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and 10 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the 11 must accept advice or risk losing my Sixth 11 United States Constitution. 12 Amendment right to effective representation. 12 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Was it part of your plan 13 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 13 to display your wealth and power in an effort to 14 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 14 gain sexual access to minor girls? 15 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 15 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 16 United States Constitution. 16 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 17 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) After you ejaculated in 17 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 18 front of minor girls, did you tell each one of them 18 However, at the present time my attorneys have 19 that every time she came to your house for sex, you 19 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 20 would pay her $200 cash? 20 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 21 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 21 must accept the advice or risk losing my Sixth 22 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 22 Amendment right to effective representation. 23 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 23 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 24 However, at the present time my attorneys have 24 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 25 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 25 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the Page 138 Page 140 1 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 1 United States Constitution. 2 must accept the advice or risk losing my Sixth 2 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you intentionally 3 Amendment right to effective representation. 3 target very poor minor girls because you knew that 4 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 4 demographic would be the most impressed by your 5 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 5 wealth and likely listen to you? 6 Filth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 6 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 7 United States Constitution. 7 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 8 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Was it your plan to 8 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 9 groom each minor girl to be your personal sex slave? 9 However, at the present time my attorneys have 10 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 10 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 11 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 13. any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and 12 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 12 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 13 However, at the present time my attorneys have 13 Amendment right to effective representation. 14 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 14 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 15 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 15 Constitutional right as guaranteed by the 16 must accept this right or risk losing my Sixth 16 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 17 Amendment right to effective representation? 17 United States Constitution. 18 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 18 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) None of the minor girls 19 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 19 that you engaged in sex or sex acts with had ever 2 0 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 20 engaged in prostitution prior to meeting you, isn't 23. United States Constitution. 21 that comet? 22 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you impress upon 22 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 23 each minor girl that what she was doing with you 23 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 24 sexually was morally right? 24 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 25 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 25 However at the present time m attorn have 1 35 (Pa es 137 to 140) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103360
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Page 141 1 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 2 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 3 must accept the advice or risk losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective representation. Accordingly, I assert my Federal 6 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 7 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to the 8 United States Constitution. 9 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you 10 corrupted and injured minor girls for your own 11 sexual gratification? 12 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 13 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 14 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 15 However, at the present time my attorneys have 16 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 17 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 18 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 19 Amendment right to effective ivpiebentation. 20 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 21 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 22 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 23 United States Constitution. 24 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you 25 typically engaged in sex or sex acts with minor Page 142 1 girls three or four times each day at your Palm 2 Beach mansion? 3 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 4 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 5 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 6 However, at the present time my attorneys have 7 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 8 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 9 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 10 Amendment right to effective representation. 11 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 12 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 13 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 14 United States Constitution. 15 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you 16 in, that you coerced minor girls into prostitution? 17 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 18 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 19 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 20 However, at the present time my attorneys have 21 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 22 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 23 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 24 Amendment right to effective representation. 25 Accordin0v I assert m Federal Page 143 1 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 2 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment in the 3 United States Constitution. 4 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that 5 and your employees, including called 6 these minor girls to encourage them to bring more 7 minor girls to you for sex. By called I =an on the 8 telephone? 9 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 10 THE WITNESS: Can you repeat the question? 11 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that you 12 lam a MI assistants or employees, including 13 called minor girls on the telephone to 14 encourage them or command that they bring you other 15 minor girls for sex? 16 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 17 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 18 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 19 However, at the present time my attorneys have 20 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 21 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 22 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 23 Amendment right to effective representation. 24 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 25 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Page 144 1 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 2 United States Constitution. 3 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) What are all the 4 telephone numbers assigned to you or your Palm Beach 5 mansion between 2001 and 2005? 6 A. Again? 7 Q. What were all of the telephone numbers 8 assigned to you or your Palm Beach mansion between 9 2001 and 2005? 10 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 11 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 12 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 13 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 14 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 15 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 16 representation. 17 Accordingly, i assert Federal 18 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 19 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States 20 Constitution. 21 Q. Who scheduled your massage appointments 22 between 2001 and 2005? 23 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 24 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 2 5 rifeSent time mcaltylneis have counseled me that I 36 (Pages 141 to 144) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103361
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Page 145 Page 147 1 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 1 Accordingly,lassert my Federal 2 this lawsuit, and I must accept this advice or risk 2 Constitutional lights as guaranteed by the Fifth, 3 3 Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States losing my Sixth AnietaInwat right to effective 4 representation. 4 Constitution. 5 THE WITNESS: Excuse me? 5 Q. Did you rely on and your 6 Accordingly I assert my Federal 6 other assistants to y sc u e these minor 7 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 7 girls in a way so that they would not come in 8 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 8 contact with one another? 9 United States Constitution. 9 MR. BURMAN: Object to form. 10 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Is it true that you were 10 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 11 ejaculating in front of three or four minor girls 11. relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 12 per day between 2002 and 2005 at your Palm Beach 12 However, at the present time my alio' nays have 13 mansion? 13 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 14 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 14 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 15 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 15 must accept their advice or risk losing my 16 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit 16 Sixth Amendment Right to effective 17 17 representation. However, at the piesent time my attorneys have 18 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 18 So, accordingly, l assert my 19 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 19 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 20 must accept the advice or risk losing my Sixth 20 Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments to the 21 Amendment tight to effective representation. 21 United States Constitution. 22 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 22 MR. EDWARDS: Ready to break? 23 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 23 MR. GOLDBERGER: He wants to eat. 24 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 24 THE VIDEOORAPHER: We're off the record at 25 United States Constitution. 25 1:12. Page 146 Page 148 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Have you ever treated 3. (Thereupon, a lunch break was taken 2 with any doctors or physicians and discussed sexual 2 from 1:12 to 2:32 p.m.) 3 issues with them? 3 THE VTDEOGRAPHER: Were back on record at 4 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 4 2:32. 5 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit 5 MR. EDWARDS: Ready? 6 However, at the present time my attorneys have 6 MR. GOLDI3ERGER: Sure. 7 counseled me that 1cannot provide answers to 7 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Mr. Epstein, did you 8 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 8 ever care about any of the feelings of the minor 9 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 9 girls that you were engaging in sex with? 10 Amendment right to effective representation. 10 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 11 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 11 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 12 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 12 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 13 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to the 13 However, at the present time my attorneys have 14 United States Constitution. 14 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 15 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did you and your 15 any questions relevant to this lawsuit at this 16 assistants or employees use the word work, W-O-R-K, 16 time, so I must accept their advice or I lose 17 to describe you engaging in sex acts with minors at 17 potential -- I risk losing my Sixth Amendment 18 your house? 18 right to effective lepon.entation. 19 A. I intend to respond to all relevant 19 And accordingly, I have to assert my 20 questions regarding this lawsuit. However, at the 20 Federal Constitutional rights as guaranteed by 21 present time my attorneys have counseled me that I 21 the Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to 22 cannot provide answers to any questions relevant to 22 the United States Constitution. 23 this lawsuit, and I must accept their advice or risk 23 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Did it ever occur to you 24 losing my Sixth Amendment right to effective 24 that any of these girls were somebody's daughter -- 25 representation. 25 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 37 (Pages 145 to 148) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103362
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Page 149 1 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) — when you were 2 engaging in sex with them? 3 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form of the 4 question. 5 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: I intend to respond to 6 all relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 7 However, at the present time my attorneys have 8 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 9 these questions, as I have to accept their 10 advice or risk losing my Sixth Amendment right 11 to effective representation, Brad. 12 THE WITNESS: Is it okay if I call you 13 Brad? 14 MR EDWARDS: You can continue. 15 THE WITNESS: And, accordingly, I assert 16 my Federal Constitutional rights as guaranteed 17 by the Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment to 18 the United States Constitution. 19 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) When you were digitally 20 penetrating these minor girls, did you care about 21 the fact that you were emotionally or 22 psychologically hurting them? 23 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form of the 24 question. 25 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 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 151 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that at the time that you were sexually battering these minor girls, you didn't care what happened to them and only cared about your only personal sexual gratification? MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. We need to talk outside. THE WITNESS: Me, too? THE VIDEOGRAPHER: We're off the record at 2:35. (Thereupon, a brief break was taken.) THE VIDEOGRAPHER: We're back on the record at 2:36. MR. BURMAN: For the purposes of the record, I will toll you that this line of questioning, in my view, is way beyond the bounds of permissible discovery-type questions, and nothing but pure argument, and if you continue in this vein, I will stop the deposition and we will seek instruction from Judge Hafele about what's permissible and what's not. Q. (By Mr. Edwards) Isn't it true that at the time you were inserting your fingers into the vagina of these little kids, all you cared about was Page 150 1 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 2 However, at the present time my attorneys have 3 counseled me that I cannot provide answers to 4 any questions relevant to this lawsuit, and I 5 must accept this advice or risk losing my Sixth 6 Amendment right to effective representation. 7 Accordingly, I assert my Federal 8 Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the 9 Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the 10 United States Constitution. 11 Q. (By Mr. Edwards) We have heard over and 12 over again that you intend to respond to this. When 13 do you intend to respond to these questions? 14 MR. BURMAN: Object to the form. 5 THE WITNESS: I intend to respond to all 16 relevant questions regarding this lawsuit. 17 However, at the present time on advice of 18 counsel I cannot provide answers to those 19 questions at this time. I must accept advice 20 of my counsel or risk losing my Sixth Amendment 21 right to effective representation. 22 Accordingly, I'll have to assert my 23 Federal Constitutional rights as guaranteed by 24 the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment to 25 the United States Constitution. 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 152 your own sexual gratification? MR. BURMAN: The deposition is over. THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Conclude at 2:37, end of tape 2 of 2. MR. BERGER: We're going to order instant copy, and we want the tape, also, Mr. Videographer. MR. BURMAN: We want this as soon as they get theirs, we want ours. (Thereupon, the deposition was adjourned at 2:38 p.m.) 38 (Pages 149 to 1 5 2) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103363
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1 2 3 Page 153 CERTIFICATE OF OATH STATE OF FLORIDA ) : SS COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) 1 2 3 4 s Page TO I MILEY EPSTEIN elo MENA& URMAN. ESQUIRE 515 N JOHN onb Fluke DriveBrStile 400 Nest Peen Beach, Florida 33401 air. vs. 7117FREY EPSTEIN and 155 4 6 Al tht conclusion of your depositien gives 5 I, the undersigned authority, certify that 7 In the abovutylod cute too Indicated you withod 6 JEFFREY EPS1EIN personally appeared before the and 8 I' astir he analla 7 was duly sworn. TS Meer Is b advise you that you 8 WITNESS my hand and official seal this 1st 9 depositioa is ready. end re ask eat you anger oaks ni (Sal) 4713995 Myour maw 9 day of May, 2009. is conuenithes for at appointment tourer in. 11 If you ere path a °akin se tter 10 attar has endued a copy of Ode trensaipt, rat 11 12 aterideb to read lin copy and Ithward to us 2 photostatic othy Oyu: tired cethectke sheet LINDA P. AUKAMP, RPR 12 13 13 Commission No.: DD 499271 14 it is secunty dist toedo Elite icon u mt . since dm inmalth mum be hold 14 Notary Public- State of Florida 1S brood months handy date of this Wier. 15 My Commission Expires: 12-26-09 If rya have sat/reason which you would 16 16 like Par nth to pact on thedeposition as to re haws to I* *tuna. ukase advise. 17 17 18 18 Tank you for you prompt attetthou. 19 velytnavyvvn. 19 PALM BEACH READRTNG SERVICE. D40. 20 1665 Pain Bach Lakes Ellud. 21 20 Saito 1001 West Palm Beach. Fkeicla 33401 22 n 23 22 23 BY: LINDA P. AUKAMP.RPR 24 Dale Ntay 1st. 2029 25 2 245 Page 154 Page 156 1 REPORTER'S DEPOSITION CERTIFICATE 1 CORRECTION SHEET: 2 2 NAME: JEFFREY EPSTEIN 3 STATE OF FLORIDA ) I RE: E.W. vs. JEFFREY EPSTEIN and 4 COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) 4 5 I, LINDA P. AUKAMP, a Registered The following corrections, additions or 6 7 Professional Reporter, certify that I was authorized to and did stenographically report the depositim of 5 6 deletions were noted on the transcript of the testimony which I gave in the above-captioned matter held on April 30th, 2009: 8 JEFFREY EPSTEIN; that a review of the transcript was 7 PAGE(S) LINE(S) SHOULD READ 9 requested; and that the transcript is a true and 8 10 complete record of my stenographic notes. 9 11 I FURTHER CERTIFY that on the 1st day of 10 12 May, 2009,1notified JOHN MICHAEL BURMAN, ESQUIRE 11 13 that the deposition of JEFFREY EPSTEIN was ready fa 12 14 reading and signing by the witness. 13 15 I fitrther certify that I am not a 14 16 relative, employee, attorney, or counsel of any of 15 17 the parties, nor am I a relative or employee of any 16 18 of the parties' attorney or counsel connected with 17 19 the action, nor am I financially interested in the 18 2O action. 19 20 21 Dated this 1st day of May, 2009. 21 22 22 SIGNATURE: 23 23 DATE: 24 LINDA P. AUKAMP, RPR 24 25 25 39 (Pages 153 to 156) PALM BEACH REPORTING SERVICE, INC. EFTA01103364
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