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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 2 of 8 3. The undersigned's office began attempting to set the deposition of Jane Doe No. 4 on July 21, 2009. Because of the number of attorneys who would be attending (based on the court's consolidation order) coordinating the video deposition creates logistical problems. 4. Oa August 27, 2009, the undersigned wrote a letter to counsel for the Plaintiff indicating that Mr. Epstein would be present at the deposition. A copy of that letter is attached as Exhibit 1. 5. Some 13 days later, counsel for Jane Doe No. 4 flied a motion for protective order on September 9, 2009 attempting to prohibit MrEpstein's presence at the deposition. The Defendant immediately filed a response (an Emergency Motion) on September II, 2009 requesting that the coon enter an order allowing Epstein, the Defendant in this matter, to attend the deposition. This is common procedure. See Exhibit 2, without exhibits. As of the date of the deposition, the court had not ruled on these motions. 6. On Monday, counsel for Jane Doe No. 4 and the undersigned spoke, an agreement was reached that the deposition would proceed as scheduled, and that Mr. Epstein would not be in attendance other than by telephone or other means. See Exhibit 3. 7. The deposition was originally scheduled on the 15th Floor and moved by Prose to a larger ground floor to accommodate the number of people who were to attend 8. The undersigned and his partner, Mark T. Luttier, had scheduled a meeting with Mr. Epstein for approximately an hour prior to the deposition. It is well known through multiple newspaper articles that Mr. Epstein's office at the Florida Science Foundation is located on the 14i° Floor in the same building as the court reporter and Mr. Epstein's criminal attorney, Mr. Goldberger. As well, had the court issued an order prior to the deposition that would have allowed Mr. Epstein to attend, be was readily available. 2 ge 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-011 CONFian eNTIAL SDNY_GM_00331958 EFTA_0020 4684 EFTA02729668
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Case 9:08-ov-80119-KAM Document 305 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 3 of 8 9. As of 1:00 p.m., no order had been received from the court, so Epstein's attorneys, in good faith, decided that Epstein would not attend the deposition (as per the agreement), if we chose to proceed, which we were doing. The undersigned and Mr. Luttier specifically waited until just after 1:00 o'clock, the time that the deposition was to start, prior to leaving with Mr. Epstein. Counsel instructed Mr. Epstein to leave the building. Clearly, Defendant and his counsel simply wish to have meaningful discovery. 10. The undersigned and Mr. Luttier exited the elevator heading toward the deposition room and Mr. Epstein and his driver, Igor Zinoviev exited in separate elevator at the same time and turned to depart from through the front entrance such that he could go to his home to watch the deposition and assist counsel, from a video feed. 11. Completely unbeknownst and unexpected by anyone, apparently the Plaintiff and her attorney(s) were at the front door where Mr. Epstein was intending to exit. Upon seeing two women, one who might be the Plaintiff, Mr. Epstein immediately made a left turn and exited through a separate set of doors to the garage area. See affidavit of Jeffrey Epstein and Igor Zinoviev, Exhibit 4 and 5, respectively. 12. The entire incident was completely unknown to the undersigned and Mr. Lanier until Adam Horowitz, Esq. came in and announced that the deposition was not going to take place in that Mr. Epstein and his client saw one another, she was upset and therefore the deposition was cancelled from his perspective. 13. The undersigned and his partner, Mr. Luttier, had a court reporter and a videographer present. Additionally, Mr. Hill on behalf of C.M..A., Adam Langino on behalf of B.B., William Berger on behalf of three Plaintiffs were present for the deposition. 3 Page 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet 19-411 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331959 EFTA 00204685 EFTA02729669
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 4 of 8 14. Any suggestion that the chance "visual" between lv1r. Epstein and Jane Doe No. 4 was "pre-planned" would be absurd, disingenuous and false. The undersigned counsel went out of his way to make certain Mr. Epstein would not be in the building after the time the deposition was set to begin. Had the Plaintiff and her counsel been in the deposition room at the appointed time, no visual contact would have occurred. 15. It is possible that Plaintiffs counsel, by filing their motion for protective order on September 9, 2009 and then advising the undersigned on September 14, 2009 that the deposition would not go forward unless the undersigned agreed to exclude Mr. Epstein from the deposition, were not prepared and/or did not want to proceed with the deposition. 16. The unilateral termination of the deposition was unnecessary, inappropriate and a substantial waste of attorney time and the costs related to the deposition (court reporter and videographer). (See Affidavit of Robert D. Critton, Jr., Mark T. Lottler and Deposition Transcript, Exhibits 6, 7, and 8 respectively). 17. Had the "visual" been premeditated, the cancellation of the deposition may have been justified, however, under these circumstances, it was grandstanding and improper. In that the Plaintiff has stated that she voluntary went to JE's home 50 plus times without trauma until she filed a lawsuit, this brief visual encounter from a distance should not have resulted in the unilateral cancellation of her deposition. 18. The costs associated with the court reporter and videographer total $428.80. See Exhibit 9. Memorandum of Law In support of Motion A substantial amount of administrative time went into the setting up the deposition of Jane Doe No. 4. Almost two months passed from the time that the Defendant's counsel first 4 0911212019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFPIDa ENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331960 EFTA_00204686 EFTA02729670
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 5 of 8 requested a date for the deposition of Jane Doe No. 4. The deposition of Jane Doe No. 4 was to begin at 1:00 p.m, based on her schedule, and was moved from the undersigned's office to the office of the court reporter at her counsel's request. Pursuant to Rule 30(d)(2) and (3)(A) and (C) and its reference to 37(a)(5)), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court may impose an appropriate sanction, including reasonable expenses in attorneys fees incurred by any party on a person who impedes or delays the fair examination of the deponent In this instance, the brief visual encounter, which was completely unintended and inadvertent, should not have been grounds for Plaintiffs counsel and Plaintiff refusing to move forward with the deposition. Furthermore, pursuant to (3)(A) and (C), Plaintiff and Plaintiff's counsel had no right to unilaterally tenninatekancel the deposition and fail to move forward. Plaintiff should have continued with the deposition and filed any motion deemed appropriate post deposition. Therefore, Defendant is asking for the costs associated with the attendance of the court reporter, her transcript and the presence of the videographer. Defendant would also request reasonable fees for 2.5 hours at 5500 per hour for being required to prepare this motion and affidavits associated with same. The records obtained thus far on Jane Doe No. 4, do not reflect any "emotional trauma" by her own account of some 50 plus visits to the Defendant's home prior to the time that she hired an attorney. Even in her interview with attorney's handpicked expert, Dr. Kliman, by her own comments, her significant emotional trauma relates to physical and verbal abuse by a prior boyfriend, Preston Vineyard, and deaths associated with two close friends, Chris and Jen. Therefore, the supposed "emotional trauma" caused by a chance encounter resulting in a "glance" at best, should not be the basis for Plaintiff unilaterally cancelling her deposition. 5 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet 19-111 CONFIal5ENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331961 EFTA_00204687 EFTA02729671
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 6 of 8 Buie 7.1 A. 3. Certlficadon of Pre-Filine Conference Counsel for Defendant conferred with Counsel for Plaintiff by telephone and by e-mail; however, an agreement has not been reached. WHEREFORE, Defendant moves this court for an order granting sanctions to include attorneys fees and costs as set forth above and costs associated with the attendance of the court reporter, the transcript and the presence of the videographer and direction that lane Doe No. 4 appear for deposition within fifteen (15) days from the date of the court's order at the court reporter's office. If the court has not issued an order regarding Mr. Epstein's attendance at Plaintiff's deposition when lane Doe No. 4 is to appear, the Defendant will agree that Mr. Epstein will not be present in the building on the date of her scheduled deposition such that no "inadvertent" contact will occur. Certificate of Service I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing was hand-delivered to the Clerk of the Court as required by the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida and electronically mailed to all counsel of record identified on the following Service List on this F te day of September 2009. Certificate of Service Jane Doe No. 2 v. Jeffrey Epstein Case No. 08-CV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON 6 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFPIDENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331962 EFTA 00204688 EFTA02729672
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 7 of 8 Stuart S. Mennelatein, Esq. Brad Edwards, Esq. Adam D. Horowitz, Esq. Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler Mamehtein & Horowitz, P.A. 401 East Las Olas Boulevard 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 1650 Suite 2218 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Miami, FL 33160 Phone: 954-522-3456 305-931-2200 Fax: 954-527-8663 Fax: 305-931-0877 bedwardaarra-law.com onensexaboseattorriev.coM Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08- [email protected] 80893 Counself or Plaintiffs In related Cases Nos. 08-80069, 0840119, 08- 80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 08-80993, 08- Paul G. Cassell, Esq. 80994 Pro Sac Vice 332 South 1400 E, Room 101 Richard Horace Willits, Esq. Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Richard H. Willits, PA 801-585-5202 229010°i Avenue North 801-585-6833 Fax Suite 404 gassellaillaw.utahedu Lake Worth, FL 33461 Co-counself or Plaintiff Jane Doe 561-582-7600 Fax: 561-588-8819 Isidro M. Garcia, Esq. Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08- Garcia Law Finn, PA 80811 224 Damn Street, Suite 900 in jiby m Loar a West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-7732 561.832-7137 F Jack Scarola, Esq. isidrogarcia@bellsouthoet Jack P. Hill, Esq. Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08- Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, 80469 P.A. 2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard Robert C. Josefsberg, Esq. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Katherine W. Ezell, Esq. 561-686.6300 Podhurst Orseck, P.A. Fax: 561-383-9424 25 West Hagler Street, Suite 800 inesearcvlaw,com Miami, FL 33130 iobasearcvlaw.corn 305 358-2800 Counsel for Plaintiff C.M.A. Fax: 305 358.2382 riosefsbetaloodhurstcom Isegellgyodhurstcom Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Counsel for Plaintiffs in Related Qua Nos. Bruce E. Reinhart, PA 0940591 and 09-40656 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq. 7 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-011 CONFPIDENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331963 EFTA_002 04689 EFTA02729673
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 8 of 8 5 W 61 es -2 t 0 P 2 a - lm 63 B 60 e ach, FL 33401 Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South Fax: 561.828.0983 Suite 1400 scfebrucereinhardaw.com West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012 Counself or Defendant Sarah Kellen 561-659-8300 Fax: 561-835-8691 Theodore J. Leopold, Esq. Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq. Counself or Defendant Jeffrey Epstein Leopold-Kuvin,P.A. 2925 PGA Blvd., Suite 200 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-684-6500 Fax: 561-515-2610 Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08- 08804 akuvinr*iccastw.com [email protected] Respectfully subm By: ROBERT D. RnToN, JR., ESQ. Florida Bar Ilfo. 224162 MICHAEL J. PIKE, ESQ. Florida Bar #617296 rupikeabelclawsom BURMAN, CRTITON, LUTTIER & COLEMAN 303 Banyan Boulevard, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561/842-2820 Phone 561/2134164 Fax (Co-Counself or Defendant Jeffrey Epstein) 8 09112/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFITDENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331964 EFTA 00204690 EFTA02729674
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305-2 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 1 of 1 6.4 BURMANSRITTON LUTTIER&COLEMANLLP YOUR TRUSTED ADVOCATES A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP J. MICHAEL WRMANL PAM AirntvitilgaNTI (MOM W. CO. •••••• PA ISTIGATOO, ADM! D. CAMON. it. PA JESSICA CM>WILL lEMJARD MADDER WISH M. MOUNIM MARX LIMIER PA AMP S1DX4N-ISAPING JII/RLYC Rnn SIM STOKES MICHAEL J. PIKE PAULIOALS MIAMI* MCNAMARA RUDA PITA ff. SUONTK DAVID YMIIMA OP COW114‘ 'nets mon 'ammo MR WAL vent E=D RI=CO 1,, iANIITTOD TO rucncs M PWRICIA COWIA00 August 27, 2009 Sent by E.Mall and U.S. Mail Stuart S. Mermelsteln, Esq. Herman & Mermelsteln, PA 18205 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2218 Miami, FL 33160 Re: Jane Doe No. 4 v. Epstein Dear Stuart Please be advised that Mr. Epstein plans to be in attendance at the deposition of your client. He does not Intend to engage in any conversation with your client. However, it is certainly his right as a party-defendant in the lawsuit to be present and to assist counsel In the defense of any case. Cordiall Robe Crttton, Jr. RDC/clz cc: Jack A. Goldberger, Esq. EXHIBIT / 303 BANYAN BOULEVARD. stun 400 • WEST PALM BEACH. FL 33401 • PHONk S61-842-2820 • FAL 561.844-6929 • mAHAPICLCLAW.COM WWW8CLCLAW.COM 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFITDENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331965 EFTA_00204691 EFTA02729675
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Codo-996 eoiraiam Dert.umunt age 1 o 11 Case 9:08-cv80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 1 of 33 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO.: 08-CV-80119-MARRA-JOYfNSON JANE DOE NO. 2, Plaintiff, v. JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Defendant Rented Caste: 0480232, 08-80380, 08-$0381, 0840991, 0840993, 08-80811, 081I0893, 09-00419, 0940581, 0940656, 09-80802, 0941092. Defendant Epstein's Emergency Motion To Strike Plaintiff's Motion For Protective Order fDE 292) And Emergency Motion To Allow The Attendance CHJeffrev Epstein At The Deposition Of Plaintiffs And Response In Opposition To Mutants', Jane Doe Nos. 2-8, Motion For Protective Order As To 'effigy Entail's Attendance At The Deposition Of Plaintiffs. Who Incorporated Memorandum of Law Defendant, Jeffity Epstein, by and through his undersigned counsel, and pursuant to all applicable rules, including Local Rule 7.1(e) and Local Rule 12, hereby tiles and saves his Emergency Motion To Strike Plaintiff's Motion For Protective Order (DE 292) And Emergency Motion To Allow The Attendance Of Jeffrey Epstein At The Deposition Of Plaintiffs And Response In Opposition To Plaintiffs', Jane Doe Nos. 2-8, Motion For Protective Order As To Jeffrey Epstein's Attendance At The Deposition Of Plaintiffs. In support, Epstein states: Introduction and Backstround 1. On August 19, 2009. Defendant sent a Notice for Taking the Deposition of Jane Doe No. 4 for September 16, 2009. ace ExItibit "1" 2 EXHIBIT 09112)2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFPITTENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331966 EFTA 00204692 EFTA02729676
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 2 of 11 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 2 of 33 Page 2 2. Additionally, notices were sent out in other cases in connection with deposing additional Plaintiffs. 3. No objection(s) was/were received for Jane Doe No. 4, which was the only deposition set relative to the Jane Doe 2.8 Plaintiffs. 4. On August 27, 2009, the undersigned counsel sent a letter to counsel for Jane Doe No. 4 concerning her deposition and the scheduling of same on the above date. See Exhibit "2". 5. No response was received until counsel for Jane Doe No. 4 called on September 8, 2009, approximately eight days prior to the scheduled deposition, to indicate that they now had an objection and would be filing a motion for protective order seeking to prevent Epstein from attending the deposition. Once again, Plaintiffs are attempting to stifle this litigation through their own delay tactics during discovery. Plaintiffs wish not only to attempt to force Epstein to trial without any meaningful discovery, but now wish to ban Epstein from any depositions, thereby preventing him from assisting his attorneys in his very own defense. What's next — will Plaintiffs seek to prevent Epstein from attending any of the trials that result from the lawsuits Jane Does 2-8 have initiated? Plaintiffs sec millions of dollars in damages, both compensatory and punitive, against Defendant 6. Defendant is filing this emergency motion and his immediate response to the motion for protective order to guarantee his right to be present and assist counsel in deposing not only Jane Doe No. 4, but other plaintiffs and witnesses in these cases. To hold otherwise would violate Epstein's due process rights to defend the very allegations Plaintiffs have alleged against him. Does a Defendant not have a right to be present at depositions or other court proceedings to assist counsel with the defense of his case? Does a Defendant, no matter what the charges or the allegations, have full and unbridled access to the court system and the proceedings it governs, 09,12,'2019 Agency to Agency Requet 19-411 CONFPIDa ENTIAL SDNCGM00331967 EFTA_00204693 EFTA02729677
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 3 of 11 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 3 of 33 Page 3 including discovery? The short answer is unequivocally, yes. To hold otherwise would be a direct violation of Epstein's constitutional due process rights. Plaintiffs' attempts to play fast and loose with the law should not be tolerated. 7. As the court is aware, plaintiffs and defendants routinely attend depositions of parties and other witnesses in both State and Federal court proceedings. In fact, parties have a right under the law to attend such depositions. 8. As the court will note from Exhibit 2, counsel for the Defendant specifically slated that "Please be advised that Mr. Epstein plans to be in attendance at the deposition of your client. lie does rot intend to engage in any conversation with your client. However, it is certainly his right as a party-defendant in the lawsuit to be present and to assist counsel in the defense of any case." Despite this right, Plaintiffs continue to attempt to control how discovery is conducted in this case and how this court has historically governed discovery. 9. Interestingly, in Jane Doe 11, the state court case, attorney Sid Garcia took the deposition of the Defendant and his client, Jane Doe II, was present throughout the deposition. This is despite her claims of "emotional trauma" set forth in her complaint. Jane Doe No. 11 is also a Plaintiff in the federal court proceeding Jane Doe // v. Jeffrey Epstein (Case No. 09-C1V- 80469). Is this court going to start a precedent where it allows Plaintiffs to attend the depositions of Jeffrey Epstein, but not allow Epstein to attend their depositions (i.e., the very Plaintiffs that have asserted claims against him for millions of dollars)? This court should not condone such a practice. 10. The undersigned is well aware of the court's No-Contact Order entered on July 31, 2009 (DE 238). A copy of the order is attached as Exhibit "3". In fact, the order provides that the defendant have no direct or indirect contact with the plaintiffs, nor communications with 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFia153E4 NTIAL SDNY_GM_00331968 EFTA 00214694 EFTA02729678
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 4 of 11 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 4 of 33 Page 4 the plaintiffs either directly or indirectly. However, there is no prohibition against Mr. F.pstein's attendance at a deposition where, as is reflected in the order, the communication wilt be made to the plaintiff solely through defense counsel with one or more of plaintiffs' counsel of record present in the room in a videotaped deposition. Obviously, any inappropriate contact or communication will certainly be flagged by the attorneys in attendance. As such, Plaintiffs really have the cart before the horse in this instance (i.e., nothing prevents Epstein from attending these depositions and, to the extent Plaintiffs believe that something improper occurs at any deposition only then can that circumstance be addressed by a motion such as the instant one.) 11. Next, Plaintiffs, Jane Does 2-8, attempt to use the Affidavit of Dr. Kliman for every motion for protective order/objection filed to date. This also includes the two most recent motions, which attempt to prevent Defendant's investigators from doing their job, such that the Defendant and his attorneys can defend the claims asserted in the's. eases. Plaintiffs lose sight of the fact that the court, in discussing the Non-Prosecution Agreement, inquired as to whether Epstein and his counsel could fully defend the case, which included discovery and investigation. All plaintiffs' counsel and the USAO responded in the affirmative. In fact, Plaintiffs universally agreed at the June 12, 2009 hearing on Defendant's Motion to Stay that regular discovery could proceed. la Composite Exhibit "4" at pages 26-30 & 33-34. For instance, the court asked Plaintiffs' attorneys the following questions: The Court: [) So again, I just want to make sure that if the cases go forward and if Mr. Epstein defends the case as someone ordinarily would defend a case being prosecuted against him or her, that that in and of itself is not going to cause him to be subject to criminal prosecution? (Ex. "A," p.26). •Ar • The Court: You agree he should be able to take the ordinary steps that a defendant in a civil action can take and not be concerned about having to be prosecuted? (Ex. "A," p.27). 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet 19-111 CONFIal5ENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331969 EFTA_00204695 EFTA02729679
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Case 9:08-cv-S0119-KAM Document 305-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 5 of 11 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 5 of 33 Page 5 Or** The Court: Okay. But again, you're in agreement with everyone cisc so far that's spoken on behalf of a plaintiff that defending the case in the normal course of conducting discovery and filing motions would not be a breach? (Ex. "A," p30). Mr. Horowitz — counsel for Jane Does 2-7: Subject to your rulings, of course, yes. (EL "A," p.30). •** The Court: But you're not taking the position that other than possibly doing something in litigation which is any other discovery, motion practice, investigations that someone would ordinarily do in the course of defending a civil case would constitute a violation of the agreement? (Ex. "A," p.34). Ms. Villafana: No, your honor. I mean, civil litigation is civil litigation, and being able to take discovery is part of what civil litigation is all about... But..., Mr. Epstein is entitled to take the deposition of a Plaintiff and to subpoena records, etc. (Ex. "A," p.34) 12. It is clear from the transcript attached as Exhibit "4" that each of the Plaintiffs' attorneys, including Mr. Horowitz for Jane Does 2-8, expected and conceded that regular/traditional discovery would take place (i.e., discovery, motion practice, depositions, requests for records, and investigations). 13. Importantly, Plaintiffs' counsel advised the undersigned that they coordinate their efforts in joint conference calls at least two times per month. At recent depositions of two witnesses, Alfredo Rodriguez and Juan Alessi, five different plaintiffs' attorneys questioned the witnesses for approximately six to eight hours, often repeating the same or similar questions that had previously been asked. 14. Clearly, the Plaintiffs' counsel wish to control discovery and how the Defendant is allowed to obtain information to defend these cases. However, the court has ruled on a number of these issues as follows: A. Plaintiffs' counsels sought to preclude the Defendant from serving third party subpoenas and allowing only Plaintiffs' counsel to obtain 09112/2019 Agency to Agency Roque: 19-411 CONFPIDa ENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331970 EFTA_00204696 EFTA02729680
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Case 9:08-ov-80119-KAM Document 305-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 6 of 11 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 6 of 33 Page 6 depositions and those materials and "filter them" to defense counsel. That motion was denied, and the court tailored a method such that the Defendant could obtain the records directly. B. Plaintiffs' counsels sought to limit the psychological psychiatric examination in C.M.A. v. Jeffrey Epstein and Sarah Kellen (Case No. 08- CIV-801311), as to time, subject matter and scope. However, Magistrate Johnson entered an order denying the requested restrictions. C. Other Plaintiffs' attorneys have said that they object to requested psychological exam of their dient(s), thus motions for such exams will Dow need to be filed; yet all seek millions of dollars in damages for alleged psychological end emotional trims. D. Many Plaintiffs' object to discovery regarding current ma past employment (although they me seeking loss of income, both in past and future). E. All Plaintiffs object to prior sexual history, consensual and forced as being irrelevant, although in many of the medical records that see now being obtained, as well as the psychiatric exams done by Dr. Kliman, there is reference to rape, molestation, abusive relationships (both physical and vabal), prior abortions, illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. 15. Clearly, Plaintiffs wish to make allegations; however, they forget that they must meet their burden by proving same. Meeting that burden and disproving those allegations is not possible if this court allows Plaintiffs to stifle and/or control the discovery process. 16. Specifically, with regard to Jane Doe No. 4, which is the deposition set for next week, September 16, 2009, the plaintiff has in her past (see affidavit of Richard C.W. Hall, M.D., an expert psychiatrist retained by Defendant to conduct exams on various claimants.) Exhibit "5" A. Sought counseling due to a dysfunctional borne situation, specifically with regard to her father. She described herself as being angry, bitter, depressed and having body image problems; B. Had an ex-boyfriend, Preston Vinyard, who was, on information and belief. a drug dealer who she lived with; C. Had drug and alcohol problems herself; and 949 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet 19.411 CONFPIDI ENTIAL SDNY_GM00331971 EFTA_00204697 EFTA02729681
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 8 of 11 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 8 of 33 Page 8 also prepared affidavits regarding Jane Does 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7, which are attached to DE 247. Memorandum Of Law 20. Plaintiffs' motion is required to be denied as they have failed to meet their burden showing the "extraordinary circumstances" necessary to establish good cause to support a protective order which would grant the extraordinarily rare relief of preventing a named party from attending in person the deposition of another named party. Also requiring denial of Plaintiffs' motion is the fact that it seeks to exclude Epstein from all the depositions of all the Plaintiffs in actions before this Court. Such relief is unprecedented and attempts to have this Court look at the Plaintiffs' collectively as opposed to analyzing each ease based on facts versus broad speculation whether "extraordinary circumstances" exist on a case by case basis. In other words, the standard is such that the Court would be required to determine whether each Plaintiff has met her burden, should the Court consider adopting such extraordinary relief. On its face, the motion does not meet the necessary burden as to Jane Doe 4, or Jane Does 2, 3, 5, 6, or 7. Pismo ion of Law Requiring the Denial of the Requested Protective Order Rule 26(cX1XE), Fed.R.Civ.P. (2009), governing protective orders, provides in relevant part that: ( m a b c p d 1 e o i r a p s ) o n t p r I t t t f a o n e u e e k t r t r c e e e s r G t c e n r e t w d e . i a n v l T i o a e t e h h r p t r i e o o a a a n L r u t g r m d t t t e e A y t m o c o r t o p p i o a i o u n a t r e n d r r t d t t e y p h m a p t e e o o c u o r t r c s s s i c o o t a i o o t n u i n i n n o n . r y f n c t e T f p l , r u r w h i e o n d w h e r m e s e i t t o h c r h a e n e o a o c u f c n t r t h e o r h o n e t r u e o m t i m r a r y f t i a c a c w a f t f n a o i f h y o e c t r , o i n c e o t m h f t , n e o i e s d d e r t h d i p m p s g a i e a s c o t b n o r t o t a r t d h v i i d e c r i e e r n s t a r c g y w m i s a n — s h i u o s o m e a s v r s r n e a e e o , a n e n u s t i t s f h t g f , h a s e o h a u n o r t d s t e p m a e t i p o l n a p a t r e o n y e r g r e s s n m o s o i s a t o o i r o i o t o d l d i v v v n n e e e e f , w r a f t o i h o o t t i h n o l e r r l undue burden or expense, including one or more of the following: (E) designating the persons who may be present while the discovery is conducted; Pag3e9 51 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331973 EFTA_00204699 EFTA02729683
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Case 9:013-cv-80119-KAM Document 305-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 9 of 11 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 9 of 33 Page 9 • • • In seeking to prevent the Defendant from being present in the room where the Plaintiffs arc being deposed, Plaintiffs generally rely on treatise material from Wright & Miller, 8 asicral Practice & ?Paco:lure Civ.2d, §2041, and cases cited therein. The case of Gaella v. OnaSsis, 487 F.2d 986, at 997 (2d CG. 1973). cited by Plaintiffs, makes clear that the exclusion of a party from a deposition "should be ordered rarely indeed." Unlike the (Paella case, there is no showing by ea_sh of the Plaintiffs that there has been any conduct by Epstein, in rightfully defending the actions filed against him, reflecting "an irrepressible intent to continue ... harassment" of any Plaintiff or a complete disregard of the judicial process, i.e. prior alleged conduct versus any action/conduct displayed in this or other cases that would justify extraordinary relief. There is absolutely no basis in the record to indicate that Epstein will act other than properly and with the proper decorum at the depositions of the Plaintiffs and abide in all respects with the No-Contact Order. Wherefore, Epstein respectfully requests that this Court enter an order denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Protective Order, provide that Epstein is permitted to attend the depositions of the Plaintiffs that have asserted claims against him in the related matters, and for such other and further relief as this court deems just and proper. Robert D. C ton, Jr. Michael). tke Attorney for Defendant Epstein 0902;2019 Agency to Agency Requet 19-411 CONFPIIDENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331974 EFTA_00204700 EFTA02729684
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Case 9:06-cv-80119-KAM Document 305.3 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 10 of 11 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 10 of 33 Page 10 Certificat. of Sente I HEREBY CERTIFY that a truc copy of the foregoing wes hand-delivered to die Clerk of the Court as required Dy the Local Ru/es of the South= District of Floride and eleceonically =Wied to all enquise; of record idendfied on the following Service List on this JJig day of Scptembes, 2009. Certifient of Service Jane Doe No. 2 y. Jeffrey Epstein Case No. 08-CV-80119-MARRAMORNSON En. Stuart S. Mennelstein, Brad Edwuds, Esq. Adam D. Horowitz, Esq. Rothstein Roseafeldt Adler Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A. 401 East Las Olas Boulevard 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 1650 a Suite 2218 Fort Lauderdale, 33301 Miami, FL 33160 Phone: 954-522-3456 305-931-2200 Fax: 954-527-8663 Fax: 305-931-0877 bedwardsare-law.com [email protected] Counsel for Plaine in Related Case No. 08- gorowitzresexabuseattornsv.cOM 80893 Courue!f or Plaintifs In retend Cases Nos. 08-80069, 08-80119, 08- 80232, 0840380, 0840381, 08-80993, 08- Paul O. Cassel, Esq. 80994 Pro Hae Vice 332 South 1400 E, Room 101 Richard Horace Wallis, Esq. Salt Lake City, LIT 84112 Richard H. WiUfu, FA 801-585.5202 2290 10e Avenue North 801-585.6833 Fax Suite 404 casselhalaw,uUth.edu Lake Worth, FI, 33461 Co-coumelf or Plattuiffane Doe 561-582-7600 Fax: 561-588-8819 Isidro M. Onde, Esq. Colonel for PlainetR Related Cam No. 08- Garcia Law Firm, P.A. 80811 224 Datura Street, Suite 900 regiS9IMAILLQUI West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.832.7732 561.832-7137 F Jack Scarole, En. LiteFigfriedernMa111131 Jack P. Hill, Esq. Counsel for Plaintif in Relatai Case No. 08- Searcy Denney Scarole Benthert & Shipley, 80469 P.A. 09112/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-011 CONFP lan NTIAL SDNY_GM_00331975 EFTA_0020470 EFTA02729685
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/17/2009 Page 11 of 11 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 296 Entered on FLSD Docket 09/11/2009 Page 11 of 33 Page11 2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard Robert C. Josefsberg, Esq. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Katherine W. Ere% Esq. 561.686-6300 Podhunt Orseck, P.A. Fax: 561-383-9424 25 West Flagler Street, Suite 800 [email protected] Miami, FL 33130 ithignainlaaa 305 358-2800 Counself or Platnta C.M.A. Fax: 305 358-2382 tern kezellEdarodbutst.eom Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Counsel for Bakst& in Related Cases Nor. Bruce K Reinhart, PA. 0940591 and 0940656 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. 561-202.6360 250 Australian Avenue South Fax: 561-828.0983 Suite 1400 gclObrucereinhartlaw.com West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012 Counself or Defendant Sarah Kellen 561-659-8300 Fax: 561-835-8691 Theodore J. Leopold, Esq. janeso@bellsouthriei Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq. Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein Leopold-Kuvin, 2925 PGA Blvd., Suite 200 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561.684.6500 Fax: 561-515-2610 Counsel for Plaintiff In Related Case No. 08- 08804 [email protected] ticortolti©ricellaw.com Respectfully submi By: ROBERT CRITTON,112., ESQ. Flovida No. 224162 MICHAEL J. ME, ESQ. Florida Bar #617296 =Was:14mm BURMAN, CRITTON, LIJItER & COLEMAN 303 Banyan Blvd., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561/842-2820 Phone 561/515-3148 Fax (Co-Counself or Defendant Jeffrey Epstein) 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFPITIENTIAL SDNY_GM_DO331976 EFTA 00204702 EFTA02729686
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 305-5 Entered on FLSD DOCket 09/17/2009 Page 1 of 3 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO.: 08-CV-80119-MARRA-JOHNSON JANE DOE NO. 2. Plaintiff JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, Defendant. Related Cases: 08-80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 08-80994, 08-80993, 08-80811, 08-80893, 0940469, 09-80581, 09-80656, 0940802, 09-81092. AFFEDAVIT OF JEFFREY L EPSTEIN STATE OF FLORIDA SS COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) BEFORE MB, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Jeffrey E. Epstein having personal knowledge and being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My office is located at 250 Australian Avenue South, 14* Floor, went Palm Beach, Florida. Its location has been well publicized in the news. 2. I met with my attorneys, Robert D. Critton, In and Mark T. battler, at 12:30 p.m. in preparation for the deposition of Jane Doe No. 4 which was to take place beginning at 1:00 p.m. on September 16, 2009. 3. I was aware of the motion for protective order which bad been served in this case by counsel for lane Doe No. 4 and the Emergency Motion To Strike Plaintiffs Motion For y EXHIBIT 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFPITTENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331977 EFTA_00204703 EFTA02729687