Epstein Secrets

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FOURTH DISTRICT JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Petitioner, v. STATE OF FLORIDA, Respondent. CASE NO. 4D09-2554 PALM BEACH COUNTY L.T. CASE NO. 2008 CF 009381A REPLY TO RESPONSES TO EMERGE

Judge Colbath defer to the federal court, which has twice denied disclosure of the confidential non- prosecution between the U.S. government and Mr. Epstein to third parties. Just 1 09/12/2019 Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411 CONFPI535ENTIAL SDNY_GM_00331783 EFTA 00204509 EFTA02729494 last week, J

APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FOURTH DISTRICT JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Petitioner, v. STATE OF FLORIDA, Res

non- prosecution between the U.S. government and Mr. Epstein to third parties. Just 1 09/12/2019 Agency to

ly entitled to protection, as there may have been accusations made for which no indictment was returned." Id. at 218 n.8; see also United States v. Steinger, No. 08-21158-CR, 2009 WL 1674798, at *3 (S.D. Fla. Apr. 28, 2009) (discussing the "devastating consequences" from revealing names of "those person

ted. Continental Casualty Co. v. Fibreboard Corp., 4 F.3d 777, 778 (' Cir. 1993). The non-prosecution agreement in this case was signed in 2007, and Epstein entered his pleas of guilty in July 2008, in Florida circuit court. I k was sentenced by the state court, and has served his sentence. Individuals

n for sexually abusing them. During the course of that litigation, in June 2001, they obtained correspondence between the U.S. Attorney's Office and Jeffrey Epstein's legal counsel. Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 ultimately settled their civil suits in July 2010. During the settlement discussions, they informed Epste

hether a charging document was ever filed against Jeffrey Epstein in the United States District Court for

in "the same position as they would have been had Mr. Epstein been convicted at trial." Declaration of Marie V

10 of access is not absolute and sealing is appropriate in connection with grand jury proceedings. As explained by Judge Jordan in United States v. Steinger, 626 F. Supp. 24i 1231 (S.D. Fl. 2009): "The proper functioning of our grand jury system depends upon the secrecy of grand jury proceedings," Dougl

nted. Continental Casualty Co.'. Fibreboard Corp., 4 F.3d 777, 778 (' Cir. 1993). The non-prosecution agreement in this case was signed in 2007, and Epstein entered his pleas of guilty in July 2008, in Florida circuit court. I k was sentenced by the state court, and has served his sentence. Individuals

n for sexually abusing them. During the course of that litigation, in June 2001, they obtained correspondence between the U.S. Attorney's Office and Jeffrey Epstein's legal counsel. Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 ultimately settled their civil suits in July 2010. During the settlement discussions, they informed Epste

hether a charging document was ever filed against Jeffrey Epstein in the United States District Court for

in "the same position as they would have been had Mr. Epstein been convicted at trial." Declaration of Marie V

cy seeks to protect . . unindicted individuals from the anxiety, embarrassment, and public castigation that may result from disclosure.") (cited in Steinger). 5 08-80736-CV-MARRA 000941 EFTA00230765 e•;;S",:%%::: - - • /len" Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 60 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/07/2011 Pag

necessary" (doc. #17 at I). The Office asserted that the Court need only take judicial notice of the fact that no indictment had been filed against Epstein to resolve the case. On August I, 2008, the victims filed a response to the Government's "Notice" (doe. #19), giving a proposed statement of facts

n for sexually abusing them. During the course of that litigation, in June 2001, they obtained correspondence between the U.S. Attorney's Office and Jeffrey Epstein's legal counsel. Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 ultimately settled their civil suits in July 2010. During the settlement discussions, they informed Epste

hether a charging document was ever filed against Jeffrey Epstein in the United States District Court for

in "the same position as they would have been had Mr. Epstein been convicted at trial." Declaration of Marie V

r Court, 464 U.S. 501 (1984)] so as to warrant scaling, and provides good cause under the common-law access balancing test to preclude disclosure. Steinger, 626 F. Supp. 2d at 1235-36 (brackets in original omitted). See also In re Petition of American Historical Assn, 62 F. Supp. 2d 1100, 1103 (S.D.N.Y.

. CRIM. P. 6(e) AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATES. Several of the "facts" that Petitioners include in their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and others have committed crimes for which they were never charged or convicted. Others refer to matters that were occurring before the

ND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATES. Several of the "facts" that Petitioners include in their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and others have committed crimes for which they were never charged or convicted. Others refer to matters that were occurring before the grand jury

their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and others have committed cri

10 of access is not absolute and sealing is appropriate in connection with grand jury proceedings. As explained by Judge Jordan in United States v. Steinger, 626 F. Supp. 2d 1231 (S.D. Fl. 2009): "The proper functioning of our grand jury system depends upon the secrecy of grand jury proceedings," Dougla

n their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and others have committed cr

R. CRIM. P. 6(e) AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATES. Several of the "facts" that Petitioners include in their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and others have committed crimes for which they were never charged or convicted. Others refer to matters that were occurring before the

ND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATES. Several of the "facts" that Petitioners include in their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and others have committed crimes for which they were never charged or convicted. Others refer to matters that were occurring before the grand jury

Court , 464 U.S. 501 (1984)] so as to warrant sealing, and provides good cause under the common-law access balancing test to preclude disclosure. Steinger , 626 F. Supp. 2d at 1235-36 (brackets in original omitted). See also In re Petition of American Historical Ass 'n , 62 F. Supp. 2d 1100, 1103 (S.D

R. CRIM. P. 6(e) AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATES. Several of the "facts" that Petitioners include in their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and others have committed crimes for which they were never charged or convicted. Others refer to matters that were occurring before the

ND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATES. Several of the "facts" that Petitioners include in their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and others have committed crimes for which they were never charged or convicted. Others refer to matters that were occurring before the grand jury

n their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and others have committed cr

ght of access is not absolute and sealing is appropriate in connection with grand jury proceedings. As explained by Judge Jordan in United States v. Steinger , 626 F. Supp. 2d 1231 (S.D. Fl. 2009): "The proper functioning of our grand jury system depends upon the secrecy of grand jury proceedings," Doug

R. CRIM. P. 6(e) AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATES. Several of the "facts" that Petitioners include in their Statement of Undisputed Facts allege that Epstein and others have committed crimes for which they were never charged or convicted. Others refer to matters that were occurring before the grand jury.

Court , 464 U.S. 501 (1984)] so as to warrant sealing, and provides good cause under the common-law access balancing test to preclude disclosure. Steinger , 626 F. Supp. 2d at 1235-36 (brackets in original omitted). See also In re Petition of American Historical Ass 'n , 62 F. Supp. 2d 1100, 1103 (S.D