Epstein Secrets

orum in which to disclose these facts. *4 Although there is no case directly on this point, the present question comes fully within the holding of Barron, which thoroughly considered the com- petition between the people's interest in public courts and the personal interest in private facts. In effect

lic identification. However, Barron teaches that this is the wrong question because it overlooks the higher purpose of openness in the courts. In Barron, a case involving privacy concerns inher- ent in a divorce case, the court strongly reaffirmed the presumption that Florida civil courts are open.

ong presumption in favor of public ac- cess to such matters." Sentinel Communications Co. I. Watson, 615 So.2d 768, 770 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993) (citing Barron'. Florida Freedom Newspapers, Mc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. (ID 2

ion to seal is not made in good faith and is not supported by a sound legal and factual basis, the court may impose sanctions upon the movant. 12. The Clerk of Court, or a deputy clerk, is hereby authorized to open any court file sealed by operation of law or court order for the purpose of filing documents pertin

orum in which to disclose these facts. •4 Although there is no case directly on this point, the present question comes fully within the holding of Barron, which thoroughly considered the com- petition between the people's interest in public courts and the personal interest in private facts. In effect

rong presumption in favor of public ac- cess to such matters." Sentinel Communications Co. I Watson, 615 So.2d 768, 770 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993) (citing Barron I Florida Freedom Newspapers, Inc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. O200

lic identification. However, Barron teaches that this is the wrong question because it overlooks the higher purpose of openness in the courts. In Barron, a case involving privacy concerns inher- ent in a divorce case, the court strongly reaffirmed the presumption that Florida civil courts are open.

ion to seal is not made in good faith and is not supported by a sound legal and factual basis, the court may impose sanctions upon the movant. 12. The Clerk of Court, or a deputy clerk, is hereby authorized to open any court file sealed by operation of law or court order for the purpose of filing documents pertin

f the news media, the Post has a right to intervene in criminal proceedings for the limited purpose of seeking access to proceedings and records. So Barron v Florida Freedom Newspapers. Inc., 531 So. 2d 113, 118 (Fla. 1988) (news media have standing to challenge any closure order); Pybl'g Co. 426 So.

06-26-'09 13:45 FROM-THOMAS & L0CICERD 8139843070 T-060 P005/005 F-889 2. Defendant's Motion for Stay pending appellate review is DENIED: 3. The Clerk of Court is directed to release the documents to the public at noon on Thursday, July 2, 2009. Done and ordered this day of June, 2009 in Palm Beach County

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

s 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. Epste

mper: or me news a, the Post has a right to intervene in criminal , I i is fOr the hotbed punxise of seeking access to proceedings 04 records. gm Barron v • '2 1 • . • I : . • ! ' ' Florida Freedom Neivspatates? Inca 531 Sc. 2d 113,118 (Fla. 1!88Vners media have standing , L. i. : • . 1

the parties were present and represented by counsel. Based upori 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. Epste