Epstein Secrets

ounsel or parties in lieu of filing motion. 6. Pursuant to Amendment to General Local Rule 7, Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered July 17, 1984, counsel must attach a copy of each pleading, motion, and/or other papers tendered for filing with the original do

l information and material known to the Government which may be favorable to the defendant on the issues of guilt or punishment within the scope of Brady I. Maryland 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and United States'. Azurs, 427 U.S. 97 (1976). D. The Government shall disclose to the defendant(s) the existence and substanc

rted "upon information and belie?' that they understood that Epstein was involved in on-going plea negotiations with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. Victims' Petition (doe. #1) at 1. On July 9, 2008, the Government responded with a sealed response (quickly unsealed by the Court), that

21/2011 Page 6 of 15 information contrary to its position in court. For criminal defendants, this principle traces back to the landmark decision of Brady I. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83, 87 (1963), in which the Court explained the production of exculpatory evidence is a principle designed for avoidance of an unfair tri

of any certain set of facts, other than whether a charging document was ever filed against Jeffrey Epstein in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. And while this Office remains willing to cooperate, cooperation does not mean agreeing to facts that arc not relevant to the resolution

and "respect for the victim's dignity and privacy" have created a substantive due process right. Similarly unavailing is petitioners' reliance upon Brady I. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and other criminal law cases finding a due process obligation on the government's part to disclose exculpatory and impeachment