Epstein Secrets

cuments are subject to confidentiality provisions, which the federal court recognized and enforced when it permitted disclosure to the attorneys for Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 and to any other victims and their counsel, provided they not disclose the terms to anyone else. Disclosure violates a condition of t

ce of this motion to Jeffrey Epstein, through counsel. Jeffrey Epstein's counsel has entered an appearance in several related civil suits, including Jane Doe v. Jeffrey Epstein, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No.: 08- CIY-80893-MARRAJOHNSON. Although Epstein's counsel has

les of judicial administration provided that court records "shall be confidential" if a court has determined that confidentiality is required. Ha. R. Jud. Admin. 2.420(c)(9). Rule 2.420(c)(9) provides: —0)-Exemptionsr-The following records of the judicial branch shall be confidential: (9) Any court

cument in Court File" (A-9). An addendum to the non-prosecution agreement was filed under seal on August 25, 2008. On July 7, 2008, Jane Doe I and Jane Doe 2 filed an independent action in federal court to compel production of the non-prosecution agreement (A-1). Mr. Epstein was not a party to the procee

le 2.420(d) (titled, "Request to Make Circuit and County Court Records in Non-Criminal Cases Confidential") do not apply to criminal cases. See Ha. R. Jud. Admin. 2.420, 2007 Court Commentary ("New subdivision (d) applies to motions that seek to make court records in 09/1212019 Wge 3251 CONFIDENTIAL

cuments are subject to confidentiality provisions, which the federal court recognized and enforced when it permitted disclosure to the attorneys for Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 and to any other victims and their counsel, provided they not disclose the terms to anyone else. Disclosure violates a condition of t

d, "Request to Make Circuit and County Court Records in Non-Criminal Cases 9 EFTA00231141 Confidential") do not apply to criminal cases. See Ha. R. Jud. Admin. 2.420, 2007 Court Commentary ("New. subdivision (d) applies to motions that seek to make court records in non-criminal cases confidential i

(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 Em In re: Jane Doe, Case No. 08-80736 (S.D. Fla. 2008). 0911212019 3 Pa CONFIDENTIAL Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 SDNY_GM_00331875 EFTA_0020460 EFTA02729586

t a serious and imminent threat to the fair, impartial and orderly administration of justice; or to protect a compelling governmental interest. Ha. R. Jud. Admin. 2.420(c)(9)(A). Additionally, closure must be effective and no broader than necessary to accomplish the desired purpose, and is lawful only

Adam Horowitz, counsel for plaintiffs 5 Jane 2 through Jane Doe 7. 6 THE COURT: Good morning. 7 MR. EDWARDS: Brad Edwards, counsel for plaintiff Jane 8 Doe. 9 THE COURT: Good morning. 10 MR. GARCIA: Good morning, Your Honor. Sid Garcia for 11 Jane Doe II. 12 THE COURT: Good morning. 13 MR. WILLI

isclosure of matters protected by a common law or privacy right not generally inherent in the specific type of proceeding sought to be closed." Ha. R. Jud. Admin. 2.420(c)(9)(A)(vi) (emphasis added). Epstein argues disclosure of a plea agreement is not generally inherent in a state court plea hearing