Epstein Secrets

DS' COUNTERCLAIM In December 2009, Epstein filed a lawsuit against Edwards, alleging that Edwards, his client L.M., and Edwards' then-law partner (Scott Rothstein) had abused process in bringing the lawsuit. Edwards MEI 3. Edwards answered the complaint and filed a counterclaim for essentially malicious prose

client L.M., and Edwards' then-law partner (Scott Rothstein) had abused process in bringing the lawsuit. Edw

pe was not protected by the journalist's privilege. (Judge McKenna's Opinion is attached as Ex. 5 to Lewis Aft). Applying Gonzales v. Nat 'I Broad. Co., Inc., 194 F.3d 29 (2d Cir. 1999) (Gonzales ///), the district court explained that a reporter's privilege extended even to non-confidential sources. The

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 502009CA040800X)MMBAG JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Plaintiff, v. SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually. BRALacpY J. EDWARDS, individually, and M., individually, Defendants. 17:3; t —CA c->"5-7, cn. % t 0 Cn -2 ° ! C' (n • •

0X)MMBAG JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Plaintiff, v. SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually. BRALacpY J. EDWARDS, individually

3 privilege protecting journalists' confidential sources but also a privilege that extends to nonconfidential materials. Gonzales v. Nat'l Broad. Co., Inc., 194 F.3d 29, 33 (2d Cir. 1999) ("Gonzales III").2 In the present case, Mr. Rush's source -- Mr. Epstein -- is not confidential: Mr. Rush disclosed

tions at a Mar. 8, 2010, deposition, id. at 10 & Ex. D. 8. Annexed hereto as Exhibit E is a copy of pertinent pages of the Complaint in Epstein v. Rothstein, Edwards No. 50 2009 CAO 40800 (Cir. Ct., 15th Jud. Cir., Palm Beach Co., Dec. 7, 2009), as downloaded from http://www.scribd.com/doc/23947743/121

NTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Complex Litigation, Fla. R. Civ. Pro. 1.201 CASE NO. Plaintiff, v. SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually, ilr DLEY J. EDWARDS, individually, and ., individually, Defendants. 50 2009 cAo 03 (JUI0X04B COMPLAINT COPY RECEIVED FOR FILING

hly material and relevant, (2) necessary or critical to its claims, and (3) not obtainable from other available sources. Gonzales v. National Broad. Co., Inc., 194 F.3d 29 [27 Med.L.Rptr. 2459] (2d Cir. 1999), Krase v. Graco Children's Products, Inc., 79 F.3d 346 [24 Med.L.Rptr. 1599] (2d Cir. 1996). Gall

tions at a Mar. 8, 2010, deposition, id. at 10 & Ex. D. 8. Annexed hereto as Exhibit E is a copy of pertinent pages of the Complaint in Epstein v. Rothstein, Edwards & L.M. No. 50 2009 CAO 40800 (Cir. Ct., 15th Jud. Cir., Palm Beach Co., Dec. 7, 2009), as downloaded from http://www.scribd.com/doc/2394774

NTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Complex Litigation, Fla. R. Civ. Pro. 1.201 CASE NO. Plaintiff, v. SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually, ilr DLEY J. EDWARDS, individually, and ., individually, Defendants. 50 2009 cAo 03 (JUI0X04B COMPLAINT COPY RECEIVED FOR FILING

hly material and relevant, (2) necessary or critical to its claims, and (3) not obtainable from other available sources. Gonzales v. National Broad. Co., Inc., 194 F.3d 29 [27 Med.L.Rptr. 2459] (2d Cir. 1999), Krase v. Graco Children's Products, Inc., 79 F.3d 346 [24 Med.L.Rptr. 1599] (2d Cir. 1996). Gall

[PROVIDE CITATION FROM NYT ARTICLE, WSJ ARTICLE, SUN-SENTICAL ARTICLE AND EPSTEIN AFFIDAVIT]; Amended Complaint in Razorback Funding, LLC, et aL v. Scott W. Rothstein, et aL, Case No. 09- 062943(19); see Deposition Transcript of Bradley Edwards dated March 23, 2010; Deposition Transcripts of Scott W. Rothstein in

and equipment in order to enrich the personal wealth of persons employed by and associated with the RRA Enterprise. See Information Charging Scott W. Rothstein in United States of America v. Scott W. Rothstein, 09-60331-CR-COHN. Scott Rothstein, Edwards's partner at RRA, admitted to and was convicted for th

t Epstein, warranting Summary Judgment. 10 EFTA00799348 In Florida, "an action for malicious prosecution is a serious matter." Cent. Fla. Mach. Co., Inc. v. Williams, 424 So. 2d 201, 203 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983). Malicious prosecution actions are "not generally favored" in Florida. Id. at 202. There are si

L v. Scott W. Rothstein, et at, Case No. 09-062943(19); see Deposition Transcript of Bradley Edwards dated March 23, 2010; Deposition Transcripts of Scott W. Rothstein in In re: Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler, PA; 09-34791-RBR and Razorback Funding, LLC, et aL v. Scott W. Rothstein, et aL, Case No. 09-062943(19); Depos

aim; Deposition Transcripts of Scott W. Rothstein in In re: Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler, PA; 09-34791-RBR and Razorback Funding, LLC, et at v. Scott W. Rothstein, et aL, Case No. 09-062943(19). On December 1, 2009, the Federal Government filed a 36 page Information against Rothstein charging that RRA was a r

and Summary Judgment against Edwards is therefore mandated. In Florida, "an action for malicious prosecution is a serious matter." Cent. Fla. Mach. Co., Inc. v. Williams, 424 So. 2d 201, 203 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983). Malicious prosecution actions are "not generally favored" in Florida. Id. at 202. There are si