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To:
R. Alexander Acosta, Esq.
Fax:
(561) 820-8777
Judith Stevenson Arco, Esq.
(561)355-7351
Michael McAuliffe, Esq.
Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq.
(561) 835-8691
Bradley J. Edwards, Esq.
(954) 527.8663
William J. Berger, Esq.
From:
Deanna K. Shullman, Esq.
Date:
06/04/2009
Re:
State v. J. Epstein
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JEFFREY EPSTEIN
PALM BEACH POST'S MOTION TO INTERVENE
Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc., d/bla The Palm Beach Post (the "Post") moves to
intervene in this action for the limited purpose of seeking access to documents filed under seal.
The documents relate directly to the Defendant's guilty plea and sentence. Thus, the sealed
documents go to the heart of the disposition of this case. But in requesting that Judge Pucillo
seal these documents, the parties failed to comply with Florida's strict procedural and substantive
requirements for sealing judicial records. In addition, continued sealing of these documents is
pointless, because these documents have been discussed repeatedly in open court records. For all
of these reasons, the documents must be unsealed. As grounds for this Motion, the Post states:
1.
The Post is a daily newspaper that has covered this matter and related
proceedings. In an effort to inform its readers concerning these matters, the Post relies upon
(among other things) law enforcement records and judicial records.
2.
As a member of the news media, the Post has a right to intervene in criminal
proceedings for the limited purpose of seeking access to proceedings and records. See Barron v.
Florida Freedom Newspapers, Inc., 531 So. 2d 113, 118 (Fla. 1988) (news media have standing
to challenge any closure order); Miami Herald Publ'a Co. v. Lewis, 426 So. 2d I, 7 (Fla. 1982)
(news media must be given an opportunity to be heard on question of closure).
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3.
The particular documents under seal in this case are a non-prosecution agreement
that was docketed on July 2, 2008, and an addendum docketed on August 25, 2008. Together,
these documents apparently restrict any federal prosecution of the Defendant for offenses related
to the conduct to which he pleaded guilty in this case. Judge Pucillo accepted the agreement for
filing during a bench conference on June 30, 2008. The agreement, Judge Pucillo found, was "a
significant inducement in accepting this plea." Such agreements and related documents typically
are public record. Sec QrggsmianimbliakingCa.tUnitesLaSiairaDistria Court, 920 F.2d 1462,
1465 (9th Cir. 199O) ("plea agreements have typically been open to the public"). I Inked States v
Kooislca, 796 F.3d 1390, 1390-91 (11th Cir. 1986) (documents relating to defendant's change of
plea and sentencing could be sealed only upon finding of a compelling interest that justified
denial of public access).
4.
The Florida Constitution provides that judicial branch records generally must be
open for public inspection. See Art. I, § 24(a), Fla. Const. Closure of such records is allowed
only under narrow circumstances, such as to "prevent a serious and imminent threat to the fair,
impartial and orderly administration ofjustice," or to protect a compelling governmental interest.
See Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.420(cX9)(A). Additionally, closure must be effective and no broader
than necessary to accomplish the desired purpose, and is lawful only if no less restrictive
measures will accomplish that purpose. See Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2. 420(c)(9)(B) & (C); Lewis,
426 So. 2d at 3.
5.
In this case, the non-prosecution agreement and, later, the addendum were sealed
without any of the requisite findings. Rather, it appears from the record, the documents were
scaled merely because the Defendant's counsel represented to Judge Pucillo that the non-
prosecution agreement "is a confidential document." See Plea Conference Transcript page 38
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(June 30, 2008). Such a representation falls well short of demonstrating a compelling interest, a
genuine necessity, narrow tailoring, and that no less restrictive measures will suffice.
Consequently, the sealing was improper and ought to be set aside.
6.
In addition, at this time good cause exists for unsealing the documents because of
their public significance. Since the Defendant pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for
prostitution, he has been named in at least 12 civil lawsuits that — like the charges in this case —
allege he brought and paid teenage girls to come his home for sex and/or "massages."' At least
I I cases are pending. In another lawsuit, one of the Defendant's accusers has alleged that
federal prosecutors failed to consult with her regarding the disposition of possible charges
against the Defendant.2 State prosecutors also have been criticized: The Palm Beach Police
Chief has faulted the State Attorney's handing of these cases as "highly unusual" and called for
the State Attorney's disqualification. Consequently, this case — and particularly the Defendant's
agreements with prosecutors - are of considerable public interest and concern.
7.
The Defendant's non-prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors also was
important to Judge Pucillo. As she noted in the June 2008 plea conference, "1 would view [the
non-prosecution agreement] as a significant inducement in accepting this plea." See Plea
Conference Transcript page 39. Florida law recognizes a strong public right of access to
documents a court considers in connection with sentencing. Sec Sarasota Herald Tribune, Div.
See, et, Doe v. Epstein Case No. 08-80069 (S.D. Fla. 2008); Doe No. 2 v. Epstein
Case No. 08-80119 (S.D. Fla. 2008); Doe No. 3. v. Epstein Case No. 08-80232 (S.D. Fla. 2008);
Doe No. 4. v. Epstein, Case No. 08-80380 (S.D. Fla. 2008); Doe No. 5 v. Epstein, Case No. 08-
80381 (S.D. Fla. 2008); C.M.A. v. Epstein Case No. 08-80811 (S.D. Fla. 2008); Doe v. Epstein,
Case No. 08-80893 (S.D. Fla. 2008); Doe No. 7 v. Epstein, Case No. 08-80993 (S.D. Ha. 2008);
Doc No. 6 v. Epstein Case No. 08-80994 (S.D. Fla. 2008)- Doe II v. Epstein, Case No. 09-80469
(S.D. Fla. 2009); Doe No. 101 v. Epstein Case No. 09-80591 (S.D. Fla. 2009) Doe No. 102 v.
Epstein, Case No. 09-80656 (S.D. Fla. 2009); Doe No. 8 v. Epstein, Case No. 09-80802 (S.D.
Fla. 2009).
2 See In rc: Jane Doe Case No. 08-80736 (S.D. Fla. 2008).
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of the New York Times Co. v. Holtzendorf, 507 So. 2d 667, 668 (Fla. 2d DCA 1987) ("While a
judge may impose whatever legal sentence he chooses, if such sentence is based on a tangible
proceeding or document, it is within the public domain unless otherwise privileged."). In this
case, no interest justifies continued sealing of these "significant" documents that Judge Pucillo
considered in accepting the plea and sentencing the Defendant. The lack of any such
compelling interest —as well as the parties' failure to comply with the standards for sealing
documents initially —provide good cause for unsealing the documents at this time.
8.
Finally, continued closure of these documents is pointless, because many portions
of the sealed documents already have been made public. For example, court papers quoting
excerpts of the agreement have been made public in related federal proceedings.3 As the Florida
Supreme Court has noted, "there would be little justification for closing a pretrial hearing in
order to prevent only the disclosure of details which had already been publicized." Lewis 426
So. 2d at 8. Similarly, in this case, to the extent that information already has been made public,
continued closure is pointless and, therefore, unconstitutional.
9.
The Post has no objection to the redaction of victims' names (if any) that appear
in the sealed documents. In addition, insofar as the Defendant or State Attorney seek continued
closure, the Post requests that the Court inspect the documents in camera in order to assess
whether, in fact, continued closure is proper.
3 See, e.g.. "Defendants Jeffrey Epstein and Sarah Kellen's Motion for Stay," C.M.A. v.
Epstein, Case No. 08-80811 (S.D. Fla. July 25, 2008) (filed publicly Jan. 7, 2009).
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WHEREFORE, the Post respectfully requests that this Court unseal the non-prosecution
agreement and addendum and grant the Post such other relief as the Court deems proper.
Respectfully submitted,
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Florida Bar No.: 0514462
James B. Lake
Florida Bar No.: 0023477
101 N.E. Third Avenue, Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Telephone: (813) 984-3060
Facsimile: (813) 984-3070
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Attorneys for The Palm Beach Post
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished
via facsimile and U.S. Mail to: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney's Office - Southern
District, 500 S. Australian Ave., Ste. 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (fax: 561-820-8777);
Michael McAuliffe, Esq., and Judith Stevenson Arco, Esq., State Attorney's Office - West
Palm Beach, 401 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (fax: 561-355-7351); Jack
Alan Goldberger, Esq., Atterbury Goldberger, et al., 250 S. Australian Ave., Ste. 1400, West
Palm Beach, FL 33401 (fax: 561-835-8691); and Bradley J. Edwards, Esq. and William J.
Berger, Esq., Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler, 401 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1650, Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33394 (fax: 954-527-8663) on this 1st day of June, 2009.
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THOMAS
June 1, 2009
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The Honorable Jeffrey Colbath
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit-Palm Beach
Palm Beach County Courthouse
Main Judicial Complex
205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 11F
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Re:
Dear Judge Colbath:
Tampa
40D N. Maley Dr., Ste. 1100. Tampa. FL 33002
P.O. Box 2002. Tempe. FL 33801-2602
FP 813 90 3080 fax 813-984-3070 toll five 888-395.7100
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Direct DOI: (561) 967-2009
Deanna.SlailmangtolawfirM.com
Reply To Tampa
Enclosed is a courtesy copy of non-party Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. d/b/a The Palm
Beach Post's (the "Post") Motion to Intervene and Petition for Access to certain court records in
this case. It is our understanding that Bradley Edwards and William Berger of Rothstein
Rosenfeldt Adler have filed a similar motion on behalf of a non-party known as "E.W.," and that
E.W.'s motion is set for hearing on June 10, 2009. The Post requests an opportunity to be heard
on the issue of access to these records at that time.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me
with any questions or comments.
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Counsel of Record
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CASE NO.: 4D09-2554
L.T. No. : 200t8CF009381A
JEFFREY EPSTEIN
v.
Appellant I Petitioner(s),
Appellee I Respondent(s).
ORDERED that the motion to file under seal is granted.
ORDERED FURTHER that this court grants the Motion to Use One Appendix to
Support the Emergency Petition for Writ of Certiorari and Emergency Motion to Review
Denial of Stay.
ORDERED FURTHER that this court grants petitioners Emergency Motion to
Review the Order June 26, 2009, that denies the motion for stay. The June 25, 2009,
order granting the motion to unseal is stayed pending further order of this court.
ORDERED FURTHER that within ten (10) days of this order respondent shall
show cause why the petition should not be granted. Respondent shall address this
court's jurisdiction to review the order as well as the merits of the petition.
ORDERED FURTHER that petitioner may have ten (10) days thereafter to reply.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of the original court order.
Served:
Sharon R. Bock, Clerk
Robert D. Critton, Jr.
Deanna K. Shullman
Hon. Jeffrey J. Colbath
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Barbara J. Compiani
Jane Kreusler-Walsh
Spencer T. Kuvin
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RILWN EUTTENMULLER, Clerk
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William J. Berger
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COUNTY, FLORIDA
CRIMINAL DIVISION "W"
CASE NO. 502008CF009381AXXMB
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vs.
Defendant
THIS MATTER came before the Court at a hearing on June 26, 2009, on Jeffrey
Epstein's Motion to Stay the Disclosure of the Non-Prosecution Agreement and the Addendum
thereto. The Court notes the parties were present and represented by counsel. Based upon
argument, it is
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that
1.
The Motion to Stay is denied.
2.
The Clerk of Court shall make the documents available for disclosure at
noon on Thursday, July 2, 2009. It is the intent of the Court to give the
Defendant, Mr. Epstein, and his attorney an opportunity to have this
Court's orders reviewed by the 4th DCA. If the Clerk gets no direction from
the Appellate Court, she shall disclose the documents on the date referred
to above.
DONE AND ORDERED in West Palm Bea 1. Palm Beach County,
MOM
day of June, 2009.
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Order Denying Motion to Stay Disclosure Agreement
Copies furnished:
R. Alexander Acosta, U.S. Attorney's Office - Southern District
500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Barbara Burns, Esq., State Attorney's Office
401 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
William J. Berger, Esq.
Bradley .). Edwards, Esq.
Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler
401 East Las Olas Boulevard., Suite 1650
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394
Robert D. Critton, Esq.
Burman, Critton, Luther & Coleman
515 North Flagler Drive, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
lack A. Goldberger, Esq.
Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq.
Leopold-Kuvin, P.A.
2925 PGA Boulevard, Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Deanna K. Shullman, Esq.
P. O. Box 2602
Tampa, FL 33602
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Case Nos.2006-CF9454 AMC
2008-9381CF AMC
NONPARTY E.W.'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS
E.W., a nonparty, moves pursuant to Administrative Rule 2.303 for attorneys fees
and costs on the following grounds:
1. EW is filed a motion to vacate the agreed order sealing records and to unseal
the nonprosecutuion agreement and addendum in this file.
Also, E.W. opposed
defendant's motion to unseal said records. E.W.'s motion was granted and defendant's
was denied at hearing on June 26, 2009.
2. E.W. is entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys fees and costs pursuant to
said Administrative Rule. Defendant's motion to seal and his opposition to E.W.'s
motion were not made in good faith and were not supported by a sound legal or factual
basis.
3. E.W. adopts and incorporates by reference all arguments in the motion for fees
filed by The Palm Beach Post.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a ttue and correct copy of the foregoing has been served
via U.S. Mail this art{ day of July, 2009 to: Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq., Atterbury
Goldberger et al., 250 Australian Ave. South, Suite 1400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401;
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Michael McAuliffe, Esq. and Judith Stevenson Arco, Esq., State Attorney's Office-West
Palm Beach, 401 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401; and Deanna K.
Shullman, Esq. and James B. Lake, Esq., 101 N.E. Third Avenue, Suite 1500, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Attorneys for E.W.
401 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1650
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33394
Telephone (954) 522-3456
Telecopier (954) 527-8663
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CRIMINAL DIVISION "W"
CASE NO. 502008CF009381AXXMB
502006CF009454AXXM8
vs.
Defendant
THIS MATTER came before the Court at a hearing on June 26, 2009, on Jeffrey
Epstein's Motion to Stay the Disclosure of the Non-Prosecution Agreement and the Addendum
thereto. The Court notes the parties were present and represented by counsel. Based upon
argument, it is
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that
1.
The Motion to Stay is denied.
2.
The Clerk of Court shall make the documents available for disclosure at
noon on Thursday, July 2, 2009. It is the intent of the Court to give the
Defendant, Mr. Epstein, and his attorney an opportunity to have this
Court's orders reviewed by the e DCA. If the Clerk gets no direction from
the Appellate Court, she shall disclose the documents on the date referred
to above.
DONE AND ORDERED in West Palm Beach,
lorida this
day of June, 2009.
JUN 2 6 2009
JUDGE JEFFREY!. COLBATH
Pe JEFFREY J. COLBATI1
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Order Denying Motion to Stay Disclosure Agreement
Copies furnished:
R. Alexander Acosta, U.S. Attorney's Office - Southern District
500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Barbara Burns, Esq., State Attorneys Office
401 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
William J. Berger, Esq.
Bradley). Edwards, Esq.
Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler
401 East Las Olas Boulevard., Suite 1650
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394
Robert D. Critton, Esq.
Burman, Critton, Luther & Coleman
515 North Flagler Drive, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Jack A. Goldberger, Esq.
Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq.
Leopold-Kwin, P.A.
2925 PGA Boulevard, Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Deanna K. Shullman, Esq.
P. O. Box 2602
Tampa, FL 33602
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for an award of attorneys' fees and costs in connection with this matter. In support thereof, the
Post states:
The Post is a daily newspaper that has covered this matter and related
proceedings. In an effort to inform its readers concerning these matters, the Post relies upon
(among other things) law enforcement records and judicial records.
2.
On June 10. 2009. the Court panted the Post's Motion to Intervene in this action
for the purpose of seeking access to court records. Specifically. the Post sought access to a non-
prosecution agi cwent that xas docketed on July 2, 2008, and an addendum docketed on August
25, 2008.
3.
On June 25, 2009, the Court heard oral argument on the Post's (and other non-
parties') motions. The Court found that the documents has not properly been sealed in the first
instance and further denied Defendant's Motion to Make Court Records Confidential dated June
I I. 2009.
4.
The Post is entitled to its fess and costs in this matter pursuant to Administrative
Order Number 2.303 of this Court. Specifically, Rule 2.303 allows sanctions to be imposed
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against the moving party -if a motion to seal is not made in good faith and is not supported by a
sound legal and factual basis." Admin. Or. 15th Jud. Cir. Fla. 2.303.
5.
In this case. Mr. Epstein's Motion to Make Court Records Confidential was
neither made in good faith nor supported by a sound legal and factual basis. Defendant's Motion
asserted four interests that ostensibly would be protected by closure, but the motion cited no facts
in support of that assertion. At the hearing on the motion, Defendant made no additional effort
to demonstrate how and why the asserted interests would be served by closure. Instead.
Defendant's arguments addressed extraneous. inapplicable issues that did not support closure and
demonstrated the Defendant's lack of good faith in bringing his motion. In sum, the motion was
wholly without merit. and the Post is entitled to an award of its fees and costs in defending its
rights of access.
WHEREFORE, the Post respectfully requests that this Court award to it its fees and costs
in connection with this matter and grant such other relief as the Court deems proper.
Respectfully submitted.
THQ!t1AS, LOCICERO & BRALOW PL
Deanna K. Shullman
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James B. Lake
Florida Bar No: 0023477
101 N.E. Third Avenue. Suite 1500
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Defendant.
Related Cases:
08-80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 08-80994,
08-80993, 08-80811, 08-80893, 09-80469,
09-80581, 09-80656, 09-80802, 09-81092.
TO COMPEL DEPOSITION OF JANE DOE NO. 4 AND MEMORANDUM IN
SUPPORT THEREOF
Defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, by and through his undersigned attorneys, moves this
court for an order granting sanctions pursuant to Rule 30(dX2) aril (3)(A) and (C) (referencing
Rule 37(aX5)), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and compelling the deposition of Jane Doe No.
4 within fifteen (15) days and as grounds therefore would state:
1.
On August 16, 2009, the deposition of Jane Doe No. 4 was noticed for September
16, 2009 to begin at 1:00 p.m. Plaintiff's counsel had advised that Jane Doe No. 4 could not
appear for a deposition prior to that time of day, i.e. 1:00 p.m.
2.
The deposition was originally set at the offices of the undersigned, but Plaintiffs
counsel requested that it be moved to the court reporter's office. The court reporter is Prose
Court Reporting located at 250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 115, West Palm Beach, FL
33401.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Stuart S. Mennelatein, Esq.
Adam D. Horowitz, Esq.
Mamehtein & Horowitz, P.A.
18205 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 2218
Miami, FL 33160
305-931-2200
Fax: 305-931-0877
onensexaboseattorriev.coM
alippowitz@sexabuseattornev.com
Counsel for Plaintiffs
In related Cases Nos. 08-80069, 0840119, 08-
80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 08-80993, 08-
80994
Richard Horace Willits, Esq.
Richard H. Willits, PA
229010°i Avenue North
Suite 404
Lake Worth, FL 33461
561-582-7600
Fax: 561-588-8819
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08-
80811
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in jib
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Jack Scarola, Esq.
Jack P. Hill, Esq.
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley,
P.A.
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-686.6300
Fax: 561-383-9424
inesearcvlaw,com
iobasearcvlaw.corn
Counsel for Plaintiff C.M.A.
Bruce Reinhart, Esq.
Bruce E. Reinhart, PA
250 S. Australian Avenue
Suite 1400
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Brad Edwards, Esq.
Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler
401 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-522-3456
Fax: 954-527-8663
bedwardaarra-law.com
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08-
80893
Paul G. Cassell, Esq.
Pro Sac Vice
332 South 1400 E, Room 101
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-585-5202
801-585-6833 Fax
gassellaillaw.utahedu
Co-counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe
Isidro M. Garcia, Esq.
Garcia Law Finn, PA
224 Damn Street, Suite 900
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-832-7732
561.832-7137 F
isidrogarcia@bellsouthoet
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08-
80469
Robert C. Josefsberg, Esq.
Katherine W. Ezell, Esq.
Podhurst Orseck, P.A.
25 West Hagler Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33130
305 358-2800
Fax: 305 358.2382
riosefsbetaloodhurstcom
Isegellgyodhurstcom
Counsel for Plaintiffs in Related Qua Nos.
0940591 and 09-40656
Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq.
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561-202-6360
Fax: 561.828.0983
scfebrucereinhardaw.com
Counsel for Defendant Sarah Kellen
Theodore J. Leopold, Esq.
Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq.
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
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tleopold@riccibw.com
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561-659-8300
Fax: 561-835-8691
Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein
Respectfully subm
By:
ROBERT D.
Florida Bar Ilfo. 224162
RnToN, JR., ESQ.
Florida Bar #617296
rupikeabelclawsom
303 Banyan Boulevard, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561/842-2820 Phone
561/2134164 Fax
(Co-Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein)
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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
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CASE NO.: 08-CV-80119-MARRA-JOYfNSON
JANE DOE NO. 2,
Plaintiff,
v.
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"
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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,
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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D.
Spoke with two psychiatrists when she was sixteen or seventeen (before
this lawsuit?) and did not reference Epstein, but did reference her
boyfriend and family issues.
17.
There are police reports that reflect that:
A.
In September 2004, a battery report was filed regarding Jane Doc No. 4
and Vinyard based on an argument where he grabbed her by the neck and
began spitting on her and calling ha a cheater.
B.
Also in September 2004, there was a domestic violence file opened where
Vinyard was physically and verbally abusive to Jane Doe No. 4, his
girlfriend at the time. There is reference that the two started a serious
relationship in January 2002, when she was only fourteen (14) years old.
C.
Vinyard was arrested in December 2003, and charged with reckless
driving and leaving the scene of the accident with Jane Doc No. 4, when
their vehicle hit a tree and they fled.
18.
Moreover, an ex-boyfriend of Jane Doe No. 4 died in a DUI accident and it took
her two years to get ova his death, and another good friend of hers, "Jen," died in an automobile
accident involving chinking. Within her Amended Complaint and Answers to Interrogatories,
she indicates that she went to Epstein's house on several occasions. However, at no time did she
call the police. at no time did she report any traumatic or severe emotional trauma, nor alleged
coercion, force or improper behavior by Epstein until she got a "lawyer" and is now pursuing
claims for millions of dollars. Epstein's assistance to his attorneys at these depositions regarding
the above issues is not only a constitutional due process right afforded to him but essential given
the fact that this court has ruled that Plaintiffs' depositions can only occur one ticce, no "second
bite" absent a court order.
19.
Given the breadth of the allegations made against Epstein and the substantial
damages sought, Epstein has an unequivocal and constitutional right to be present at any
deposition such that he can assist his counsel with the defense of these cases. Ses infra. Dr. Hall
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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:
(1) In GeneraL A party or any person from whom discovery is sought may move for
a protective order in the court where the action is pending—or as an alternative on
matters relating to a deposition, in the court for the district where the deposition will
be taken. The motion must include a certification that the movant has in good faith
conferred or attempted to confer with other affected parties in an effort to resolve the
dispute without court action. The court may, for good cause, issue an order to
protect a party or person from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or
undue burden or expense, including one or more of the following:
(E) designating the persons who may be present while the discovery is conducted;
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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.
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Michael). tke
Attorney for Defendant Epstein
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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
Stuart S. Mennelstein, En.
Adam D. Horowitz, Esq.
Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A.
18205 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 2218
Miami, FL 33160
305-931-2200
Fax: 305-931-0877
ssm@settabuseettomev.com
gorowitzresexabuseattornsv.cOM
Courue! for Plaintifs
In retend Cases Nos. 08-80069, 08-80119, 08-
80232, 0840380, 0840381, 08-80993, 08-
80994
Richard Horace Wallis, Esq.
Richard H. WiUfu, FA
2290 10e Avenue North
Suite 404
Lake Worth, FI, 33461
561-582-7600
Fax: 561-588-8819
Colonel for PlainetR Related Cam No. 08-
80811
regiS9IMAILLQUI
Jack Scarole, En.
Jack P. Hill, Esq.
Searcy Denney Scarole Benthert & Shipley,
P.A.
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Rothstein Roseafeldt Adler
401 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1650
Fort Lauderdale, a 33301
Phone: 954-522-3456
Fax: 954-527-8663
bedwardsare-law.com
Counsel for Plaine in Related Case No. 08-
80893
Paul O. Cassel, Esq.
Pro Hae Vice
332 South 1400 E, Room 101
Salt Lake City, LIT 84112
801-585.5202
801-585.6833 Fax
casselhalaw,uUth.edu
Co-coumel for Plattuiffane Doe
Isidro M. Onde, Esq.
Garcia Law Firm, P.A.
224 Datura Street, Suite 900
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.832.7732
561.832-7137 F
LiteFigfriedernMa111131
Counsel for Plaintif in Relatai Case No. 08-
80469
Plan
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2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561.686-6300
Fax: 561-383-9424
jax@sencylaw.com
ithignainlaaa
Counsel for Platnta C.M.A.
Bruce Reinhart, Esq.
Bruce K Reinhart, PA.
250 S. Australian Avenue
Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-202.6360
Fax: 561-828.0983
gclObrucereinhartlaw.com
Counsel for Defendant Sarah Kellen
Theodore J. Leopold, Esq.
Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq.
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
slonon@riceilaw.com
ticortolti©ricellaw.com
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Robert C. Josefsberg, Esq.
Katherine W. Ere% Esq.
Podhunt Orseck, P.A.
25 West Flagler Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33130
305 358-2800
Fax: 305 358-2382
tern
kezellEdarodbutst.eom
Counsel for Bakst& in Related Cases Nor.
0940591 and 0940656
Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq.
Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue South
Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012
561-659-8300
Fax: 561-835-8691
janeso@bellsouthriei
Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein
Respectfully submi
By:
ROBERT
CRITTON,112., ESQ.
Flovida
No. 224162
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-Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein)
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CASE NO.: 08-CV-80119-MARRA-JOHNSON
JANE DOE NO. 2.
Plaintiff
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.
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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
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Robert D. Critton Jr.
From:
Adam Morowitz iahorowitzesexabuseetbxney.corni
Sent:
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:43 AM
To:
Michael J. Pike; Robert D. Critton Jr.
Cc:
Stuart Mermeisteln
Please allow this to conform that Jeffrey Epstein will not attend tomorrow's deposition of Jane Doe No. 4 (In the
absence of a Court order permitting him to attend). We understand you may wish to have your client listen in by
telephone or view a videofeed of the deposition, but will not be seen by our dent.
Regards,
Adam D. Horowitz, Esq.
www.sexabuseattorney.com
atermeterein a Horowitz, P.A.
18205 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 2218
Miami, FL 33160
ctharowitztheztabuseattornev.cont
Tel: (305) 931-2200
Fox: (305) 931-0877
Sent Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:54 AM
Cc Robert D. Crtton 3r.; Jessica Cadwell
Subject EW: Jane Does v. Epstein
Gentlemen;
I sent the e-mail below weeks ago. I have not heard back from you. I'm entitled to the
questionnaires Kliman had your clients fill out and which he utilized to formulate his opinions. I
need them by tomorrow since they are well over due. If not, I will have no other choice to file a
motion, which I do not want to do given how we have worked together on these issues in the
past. Let me know, pike.
Sent Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:37 AM
Subject Jane Does v. Epstein
From reviewing the transcripts, it seems Dr. Kliman utilized Questionnaire's with all of your
clients. I need them. Please advise of your position. I'm sure you will produce since they are
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discoverable. Thanks.
Michael J. Pike, Esq.
Burman, Critton, Luther & Coleman
515 N. Flagler Dr., Ste. 400
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Telephone: (561) 842-2820
Facsimile (581) 844-6929
The information contained in this transmission is attorney/client privileged and/or attorney work product.
If you are not the addressee ox authorized by the addressee to receive this message, you shall not review,
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attachments) and all copies. Thank you.
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Protective Order AM Emergency Motion To Allow nth Attendance OfJeffrey Epstein At The
Deposition Of Plaintiffs And Response In Opposition To Plaintiff:', am Doe Nos. 2-8, Motion
For Protective Order As To Jeffrey Epstein's Attendance At The Deposition Of Plaintiffs, With
ffifemoiindwn Ottat,"ividal tia litielifiled did my saiiirivehthat T othittratretid •
the deposition and assist my attorneys in my dense.
4.
I also understood that as of 1:00 p.m. on September 16, after I had finished
speaking with my attorneys that the court had not ruled regarding the above-referenced motions.
S.
I was instructed by my attorneys that I could not attend the deposition and
therefore a video feed was set up such that I could view the deposition from my home.
6.
I also understood that my attorneys did not want me in the building after the
deposition began.
7.
At 1:04 pm. after we assumed that everyone would be in the deposition mom, my
lawyers went down on one elevator end I went down on another elevator with my driver, Igor
Zinoviev, both exiting at approximately the same time.
8.
I asked Igor where he had parked, and he said "out front".
We exited the
elevator, I walked toward the front dodr. Near the front door, I saw a taller woman and a
shorter woman who I thought might be Jane Doe No. 4 and immediately turned to my left and
went out a separate exit to the garage.
9.
M no time did I speak with or attempt to interact with either women.
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hereby
Se that. On.
day, hefoie me, an ACC* &if itithoiiiid to
oaths and take ac/cnowledgmener, personally appeared Jeffrey E. Bpetein known to me to be the
person described in and who executed the foregoing Affidavit, who wrimowledged before me
that he/she executed the same, that I relied upon the following form of identification of the above
named pawn: .le
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and that anoath watAvas not taken.
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JANE DOB NO. 2,
Pla
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Defendant.
Related Cases:
08-80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 08-80994,
08-80993, 08-80811, 08-80893, 0940969,
09-80581, 09.80656,09-80802, 09-81092.
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)
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, peraonally appeared Igor Zinoviev
having personal knowledge and being duly sworn, deposes end says:
1.
I work for Jeffrey Epstein. I as well drive him from place to place.
2.
At approximately 1:04 p.m., Mr. Epstein and I went down in the elevator from the
14° floor to the ground level I was to drive Mr. Epstein to his home. His lawyers went down at
approximately the same time in a separate elevator.
3.
I padood the car at the Boat entrance. As I walked toward the front door and
noticed that Mr. Epstein quickly tamed to the left so as to exit through the door to the garage of
the building rather than the front entrmice.
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4.
At no time did Mr. Epstein speak or gesture to anyone, including the individuals
whom I saw near the front door.
5.
At no time did I speak with die individuals at the main entrance.
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I hereby Certify that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer
oaths and take ackranvIedgments, personally appeared Igor Zinoviev known to me to be the
person deserWed in and who executed the foregoing Affidavit, wbo acknowledged before me
that he/she executed the same, thakI relied upon the following form of identification of the above
named person: a dir t
, and that an oath was!was not taken.
WITNESS my hand and official seat in the Courty end State last aforesaid this
day of Srek fl
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CASE NO.: 08-CV-80119-MARRA-JOHNSON
JANE DOE NO. 2,
Plaintiff
v.
Defendant.
Related Cases:
08-80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 08-80994,
08-80993, 08-80811, 08-80893, 09-80469,
09-80581, 09-80656, 09-80802, 09-81092.
) SS
)
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority. personally appeared Robert D. Critton, Jr.,
having personal knowledge and being duly sworn, deposes and says:
I.
I am counsel for Jeffrey Epstein in the above-styled matter and other civil
lawsuits.
2.
The information contained in motion, paragraphs 1 through 9, 11, t3, 14 and 16
is true and accurate based on my personal knowledge.
3.
The costs and fees set forth in the motion are true, correct and reasonable.
Robert . Critton, Jr.
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I hereby Certify that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer
oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared Robert D. Critton, Jr.. known to me to be
the person described in and who executed the foregoing Affidavit, who acknowledged before me
that he/she execu ,the same, that I relied upon the following form o
'on of the above
named person: aitirt, A/Own
and that an oath
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CASE NO.: 08-CV-80119-MARRA-JOHNSON
JANE DOE NO. 2,
Plaintiff,
v.
Defendant.
Related Cases:
08-80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 0840994,
08-80993, 08-80811, 08-80893, 09.80469,
09-80581, 09-80656, 09.80802, 09-81092.
AFFIDAVIT OF MARK T. UMW%
) SS
)
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Mark T. Luttiet, having
personal knowledge and being duly sworn, deposes and says:
1.
1 am counsel for Jeffrey Epstein in the above-styled matter and other civil
lawsuits.
2.
The information contained in motion. paragraphs I through 10, 11, 13, 14 and 16
is true and accurate based on my personal knowledge.
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1 hereby Certify that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer
oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared Mark T. Lanier, known to me to be the
person described in and who executed the foregoing Affidavit, who acknowledged before me
that he/she exec,ed the sams that I relied upon the following form of identification of the above
named person: 6 0:0/4 *AI deezo.4, 7 , and that an oath was/was not taken.
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day of
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CASE NO. 08-CV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON
JANE DOE NO.2,
Plaintiff,
-v9-
Defendant.
Related cases:
08-80232, 08-08380, 08-80381, 08-80994,
08-80993, 08-80811, 08-80893, 09-80469,
09-80591, 09-80656, 09-80802, 09-81092
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DEPOSITION OF JANE DOE #4
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
1:03 - 1:08 p.m.
250 Australian Avenue South
Suite 115
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Reported By:
Cynthia Hopkins, RPR, FPR
Notary Public, State of Florida
Prose Court Reporting
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MR. HOROWITZ: Adam Horowitz, counsel for
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MR. HOROWITZ: This is Adam iiceowiM.
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We're canceling todays deposition. Before
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appearing here today, we had a stipulation with
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Defense counsel that Mr. Jeffrey Epstein, the
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Defendant, would not be here. He would not
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And immediately n we were approaching the
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her and intimidated ha, and for that reason
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were not going forward.
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MR. CRITTON: I didn't see any contact
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because 1, obviously, was not out there. We
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approximately 1:03. Mr. Epstein has an office
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here at the Florida Science Foundation. Had
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you been here at 1:00, your paths neva would
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have crossed because Mr. Epstein was leaving
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the building. I instructed him to leave the
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building so that he would not be hem
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Hewn going to appear by way of Skype so
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that he could be on a video camera so that he
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could see this.
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(Mr. Goldberger altered the room.)
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MR. CRITTON: Had you been here on time,
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and not faulting, lam just saying had you boat
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here co time at 1:00, as vneryoue else seemed
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to be hue at least get here before you did,
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Adam, you and your client, your paths never
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would have crossed.
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I &wed Mr. Epstein to leave the
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building so he would not be here so that there
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would be no way that your paths could have
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crossed. It was neither my intent nor was it
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my client's intent specifically, because I also
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advised him that he was not to cross paths, not
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to have any contact with your client, and
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certainly by ow agreement not to be here today
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for the deposition.
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MR. HOROWITZ: And at approximately 1:00
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paths but he proceeded to stare her down just
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Florida at large, aunty that I was authorized to
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feet away from her. For that reason she became
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and did stenographically report the foregoing
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an emotional wreck and cannot proceed with the
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proceedings and that the transcript is a true and
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deposition. She's simply not in an emotional
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complete record of my stenographic notes.
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state to do so.
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Dated this 16th day of September, 2009.
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And in addition Mr. Epstein violated the
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agreement between counsel that he would not
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caul judge to decide whether he has violated a
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no-contact order. I have nothing else to say.
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MR. CRITTON: Again I instructed
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Mr. Epstein to leave the building so absolutely
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no contact could mew between he and
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Mr. Horowitz and his client nor anyone else.
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Until the court, until either Judge Marra or
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Judge Johnson nded on the issue as to whether
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or not he could appear at the depositions of
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so you do what you need to do.
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MR. HOROWITZ: Off the record.
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(The Deposition was concluded.)
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