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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

, 2009 APPEARANCES: On behalf of the Defendant JACK ALAN GOLDBERGER, ESQUIRE Atterbury, Goldberger, et al. 250 Australian Ave. South, Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 On behalf of the Defendant ROBERT CRITT0N, JR., ESQUIRE Burman, Critton, et al. 515 N. Flagler Drive, Ste. 400 West Palm Beach, FL 334

RtIMPSZTIV that the following proceedings were had and testiamny adduced before the Honorable Jeffrey Cblbath, at the Palm Reach County Cburthouse, West Wm Beach, rlorlde beginning at the hour of 11,00 a.m. on June 10, 2009, with appearances as herein noted to-wit: MIR MAT: State vs, Epstein. Let me have for

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

Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein) and Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq. Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South Suite 1400 West Palm Beac FL 33401-5012 Fax: Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein 4 EFTA00231323 RECYCLED PAPER TO REORDER CALA, 9M-846-9399 EFTA00231324 IN THE CIR

torney's Office — Southern District, 500 S. Australian Avenue, , West Palm Beach, FL 33401, JUDITH STEVENSON AREO, ESQ., State Attorney's Office — West Palm Beach, 401 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, WILLIAM J. BERGER, ESQ., and BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler, 401 East Las Olas

Va. 2007) 23 United States v. Kooistra, 796 F.3d 1390 (11th Cir. 1986) 9 State Cases Anderson v. E.T., 862 So. 2d 839 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003) 8 Barron v. Florida Freedom Newspapers. lac., 531 So. 2d 113 (Fla. 1988) 10 Combs v. State, 436 So. 2d 93 (Fla. 1983) 8 Doe v. Museum of Science and His

0 S. Australian Ave., Ste. 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401; Barbara Burns, Esq., State Attorney's Office - West Palm Beach, 401 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401; Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq., Atterbury Goldberger, et al., 250 S. Australian Ave., Ste. 1400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401; Robert D. Critton

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.

s 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, West Palm Beach, Florida. Hon. Jeffrey Colbath CIRCUIT JUDGE cc: U.S. Attorney's Office State Attorney's Office Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq. Bradley J. Edwards,

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

DCA. If the Clerk gets no direction from the Appellate Court, she shall disclose the documents on the date referred to above. DONE AND ORDERED in West Palm Bea 1. Palm Beach County, MOM day of June, 2009. 09/12/2019 J CON F PlaIn tattat JUL 1 - 2C09 \'OUvLi APPEALS DIV. Agency to Agency Requet: 19-411

ews media, the Post has! right 'O li?terveae lit et-basis! • . e. • 1 for 1 ;1 Iliiiid impose of seeking access to proceedings and records. See Barron 1, :•,. . • • • I t C: • . Ikeldsi Foil:dohs NowspappH3t inf 531 84. 2d 113, 118 (Pla. 154310. (news:medla hove standing t • 4 , ,, i a

costa; United StaterAttknejos Office =. Souk.= est Palm Beach, FL 3540116x: 561420-8117); = • -vied • I • i Palm Beach, 401 NcOth Ifibdo Highway, Vkst Palm Beach, !L. 73fillk jock • "I; . - e!'i• : =; :. ; Man OoldberprHW, etttabOry Ooldlarger, et al, 250 8.:MatriokA ., Ste: 1400, Wet 'N•er • . : • •• I

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

ered on FLSD Docket 07/15/20 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave, Suite 400 'Vest Palm Bench, PL 33401 (561)820.8 Fa 711 imile June 7,2007 DELIVERY BY HAND Miss G_— Re: Crime Victims' and Witnesses' Rights Dear Miss WS Pursuant to th

.D. Va. 2007) 23 United States I Kooistra, 796 F.3d 1390 (11th Cir. 1986) 9 State Cases Anderson I E.T„ 862 So. 2d 839 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003) 8 Barron I Florida Freedom Newspapers. Inc., 631 So. 2d 113 (Fla. 1988) 10 Combs I State, 436 So. 2d 93 (Fla. 1983) 8 Doe I Museum of Science and History

0 S. Australian Ave., Ste. 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401; Barbara Burns, Esq., State Attorney's Office - West Palm Beach, 401 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401; Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq., Atterbury Goldberger, et al., 250 S. Australian Ave., Ste. 1400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401; Robert D. Critton