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

2 DRAFT Re: Jeffrey Epstein, AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear Mr. Dutko: By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida asks that you provide the following amended notice to your client, Some of the information contained in the July 20, 2008 letter to Ms.

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.

ssociates, LLC Re: 'Jeffrey Epsteirl NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear Mr. Edwards: By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida asks that you provide the following notice to your client, On June 30, 2008, Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter referred to as "Epstein) enter

otion for closure arc the facts inherent in the plaintiffs' case. Neverthe- less, plaintiffs argue their request implicates the competing interests Barron listed in item (a) deal- ing with public policy, item (e), dealing with pri- vacy of third party, and item (f), dealing with pri- vacy of a party. P

33020. Re: Jeffrey E eir m/SaVhiii: NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear Mr. Edwards: By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida asks that you provide the following notice to your client, CS VIM On June 30, 2008, Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter referred to as "Epstei

reported decision addressing this provision interpreted it according to its plain language. See Ara I. Khan, No. CV 07-1251, 2007 WI, 1726456, *2 (E.D.N.Y. June 14, 2007) (ordering "all proceedings in this case stayed pending the conclusion of the government's criminal investigation of the defendants a

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

EFTA00182828 Page 18 of 20 908 F.Supp. 1265 908 F.Supp. 1265 (Cite as: 908 F.Supp. 1265) Memorandum of Decision and Order, October 19, 1995 (E.D.N.Y.). In Brechner, a defendant subjec- ted to a similar truthfulness obligation was asked in a debriefing session whether or not he had received unrepo