Epstein Secrets

ngle v. Liggett Group, Inc., 9 15 fn. 2 945 So.2d 1246 (Fla. 2006) 15 E.W. v. Epstein, Case No. 502008CA028XXXMBAB (Florida Circuit Court) 4 Gonzales v. Nat? Broad Co., Inc., 194 F.3d 29 (2d Cir. 1999) 7 In re Horowitz, 482 F.2d 72 (2s Cir. 1973) 12 In re Steinhardt Partners, L.P., 9 F.3d 2

any evidence to prove Epstein's lack of remorse for this abuse, a showing critical for securing substantial punitive damages. In the fall of 2009, Michael Fisten, an investigator working for Edwards, heard from an author that Daily News reporter George Rush had made a recording of Epstein discussing the sexu

ard from an author that Daily News reporter George Rush had made a recording of Epstein discussing the sexual abuse of minor girls. The author told Fisten that Rush had played the recording for her and two other persons. The author concluded: "You've got to get that tape." Fisten then called Rush. Rus

timony it seeks are (1) highly 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

unsel responded that they would do so only if movants would stipulate to the accuracy of all facts alleged in the subpoenas of Brad- ley Edwards and Michael Fisten submitted in support of Doe's opposition to movants' motion to quash or for a protective order. I declined. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that

interview with Jeffrey Epstein but whom I did not identify in my prior affidavit. Hearing that refreshed my memory that in fact I did speak to Mr. Fisten about the interview. The attorney's representation that the interview with Mr. Epstein must have occurred prior to October 22, 2009, because my conv

timony it seeks are (1) highly 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

unsel responded that they would do so only if movants would stipulate to the accuracy of all facts alleged in the subpoenas of Brad- ley Edwards and Michael Fisten submitted in support of Doe's opposition to movants' motion to quash or for a protective order. I declined. I declare under penalty of perjury that

interview with Jeffrey Epstein but whom I did not identify in my prior affidavit. Hearing that refreshed my memory that in fact I did speak to Mr. Fisten about the interview. The attorney's representation that the interview with Mr. Epstein must have occurred prior to October 22, 2009, because my conv

herefore fell within the federal qualified privilege that governs non-confidential news material in the Second Circuit. Dist. Ct. Op. at 4 (quoting Gonzales v. NBC, 194 F.3d 29, 36 (2d Cir. 1999)). Applying the federal qualified privilege standard (which is significantly less demanding than the more rigo

sexual abuse cases, during which Rush paraphrased aspects of the Epstein interview. Moving Affidavit of Michael Fisten, sworn to Sept. 14, 2010,1 8. Fisten also requested a copy of the Epstein interview, which request was likewise refused. Id. ¶ 10. The Daily News has not published any articles publicl

terview had been off-the-record and, moreover, would be of no help to his clients. Id. 8. Thereafter, on October 22, 2009, Rush also had a call with Michael Fisten, an investigator employed by Edwards on the sexual abuse cases, during which Rush paraphrased aspects of the Epstein interview. Moving Affidavit of

3 Media L. Rep. 1413 (S.D.N.Y. 2004) 2 iii EFTA00728011 Eagle Hosp. Physicians. LLC v. SRG Consulting, Inc., 561 F.3d 1298 (11th Cir. 2009) 7 Gonzales v. National Broad. Co., 194 F.3d 29 (2d Cir. 1999) 2, 3 Hill v. Federal Trade Comm'n, 124 F.2d 104 (5th Cir. 19431) 13 In re Aoplication to Oua

eral law are "identical" to those under the applicable New York statute.— See Persky, supra. 2002 WL 31769704, at *3 (McKenna. J.). " Notably. Mr. Fisten claims he "wrote up a report memorializing what Rush had told me" shortly after his conversation with Mr. Rush (Fisten Aft*" I I) but chooses not to

3, 4 & 7). 3 EFTA00728463 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 confid

from an author that Daily News reporter George Rush had made a tape recording of Epstein discussing the sexual abuse of minor girls. The author told Fisten that Rush had played the tape for her and two other persons. The author concluded: "You've got to get that tape." Fisten then called Rush. Rush des

3 Media L. Rep. 1413 (S.D.N.Y. 2004) 2 iii EFTA00207334 Eagle Hosp. Physicians. LLC v. SRG Consulting, Inc., 561 F.3d 1298 (11th Cir. 2009) 7 Gonzales v. National Broad. Co., 194 F.3d 29 (2d Cir. 1999) 2, 3 Hill v. Federal Trade Comm'n, 124 F.2d 104 (5th Cir. 19431) 13 In re Aoplication to Oua

eral law are "identical" to those under the applicable New York statute.— See Persky. supra. 2002 WL 31769704, at *3 (McKenna. J.). " Notably. Mr. Fisten claims he "wrote up a report memorializing what Rush had told me" shortly after his conversation with Mr. Rush (Fisten Aft*" I I) but chooses not to