Epstein Secrets

it against the Government based upon its handling of the criminal case against Epstein. (See In re Jane Doe Litigation, Court File No. 08-80736-Civ- Marra.) There has been no allegation, and certainly no showing, that the civil litigation is a ruse to obtain discovery on behalf of the criminal investig

her there are "special circumstances" warranting the imposition of a stay "to prevent a party from suffering substantial and irreparable prejudice." Securites and Exchange Comm 'n v. Incendy, 936 F. Supp. 952, 956 (S.D. Fl. 19%) (quoting S.E.C. v. First Financial Group of Texas, Inc., 659 F.2d 660, 668 (5th Cir. 1981) (

. 1996); Shell Oil Co., 866 F. Supp. at 540-41. Court-Appointed Receiver of Lancer Mgt. Group LLCI. Lauer, 2009 WL 800144 (S.D. H. Mar. 25, 2009) (Marra, J.). Thus, before reaching the relative benefit and prejudice to each of the parties caused by staying the cases, the Court must determine whether

r there are "special circumstances" warranting the imposition of a stay "`to prevent a party from suffering substantial and irreparable prejudice.'" Securites and Exchange Comm' n I. Incendy, 936 F. Supp. 952, 956 (S.D. Fl. 1996) (quoting S.E.C.I First Financial Group of Texas, Inc., 659 F.2d 660, 668 (5th Cir. 1981) (a

. 1996); Shell Oil Co., 866 F. Supp. at 540-41. Court-Appointed Receiver of Lancer Mgt. Group LLCI Lauer. 2009 WL 800144 (S.D. Fl. Mar. 25, 2009) (Marra, J.). Thus, before reaching the relative benefit and prejudice to each of the parties caused by staying the cases, the Court must determine whether

r there are "special circumstances" warranting the imposition of a stay "`to prevent a party from suffering substantial and irreparable prejudice.'" Securites and Exchange Comm'n I. Incendy, 936 F. Supp. 952, 956 (S.D. Fl. 1996) (quoting S.E.C.I First Financial Group of Texas, Inc., 659 F.2d 660, 668 (5th Cir. 1981) (