Epstein Secrets

June 11, 2009 motion (A-13). Epstein's counsel consented to that procedure. (A-18 at p. 9, Il. 16 -18.) The Judge held that neither the State, nor the U.S. Government, nor Epstein had shown why the NPA ought to remain confidential and ordered the records unsealed.9 (A-16.) 9 It is important to note that the Stat

quire confidentiality) (Supp.A.-8.) Federal law imposes no such preemption of the Florida constitution and common law in this case. In particular, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) does not restrict access to the NPA. Federal Rule 6(e) restrains grand jurors, court reporters, government attorneys, interpreters a

FEBRUARY 2, 2007 PAGE 3 District of Florida. I state that there have been no additional promises or representations made to me by any official of the United States Government or by my attorney in connection with this matter. Dated: Witnessed by: James L. Eisenberg, Esquire Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-003743 EFTA000

r, and subject to any other conditions that it directs — of a grand-jury matter: (i) preliminarily to or in connection with a judicial proceeding." Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) provides that the traditional rule of grand jury secrecy may be placed aside under certain circumstances to allow for disclosure. S

s June 11, 2009 motion (A-13). Epstein's counsel consented to that procedure. (A-18 at p. 9,11. 16 -18.) The Judge held that neither the State, nor the U.S. Government, nor Epstein had shown why the NPA ought to remain confidential and ordered the records unsealed.9 (A-16.) It is important to note that the State

quire confidentiality) (Supp.A.-8.) Federal law imposes no such preemption of the Florida constitution and common law in this case. In particular, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) does not restrict access to the NPA. Federal Rule 6(e) restrains grand jurors, court reporters, government attorneys, interpreters a

ealing such documents. After hearing argument of counsel, the Court makes the following findings and rulings: 1) Neither the State of Florida nor the U.S. Government nor Mr. Epstein have presented sufficient evidence to warrant the sealing of documents currently held by the Court. 2) The Motions to seal the Co

w it for you. SUSAN WIGGINS, R.P.R. AND OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER EFTA00180859 17 i I 1 absolutely 100 percent protected from 2 disclosure by Federal Rule of Criminal 3 Procedure Six. I have a copy of that rule 4 for the Court. 5 THE COURT: Let me take a look of 6 that, please. 7 MR. GOLDBERGER: Give us o

sealing such documents. After hearing argument of counsel, the Court makes the following findings and rulings: 1) Neither the State of Florida nor the U.S. Government nor Mr. Epstein have presented sufficient evidence to warrant the sealing of documents currently held by the Court. 2) The Motions to_seal the

jury matter that is SUSAN WIGGINS, R.P.R. AND OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER EFTA00231362 17 1 absolutely 100 percent protected from 2 disclosure by Federal Rule of Criminal 3 Procedure Six. I have a copy of that rule 4 for the Court. 5 THE COURT: Let me take a look of 6 that, please. 7 MR. GOLDBERGER: Give us o

ealing such documents. After hearing argument of counsel, the Court makes the following findings and rulings: 1) Neither the State of Florida nor the U.S. Government nor Mr. Epstein have presented sufficient evidence to warrant the sealing of documents currently held by the Court. 2) The Motions taseal thet

jury matter that is SUSAN WIGGINS, R.P.R. AND OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER EFTA00232482 17 1 absolutely 100 percent protected from 2 disclosure by Federal Rule of Criminal 3 Procedure Six. I have a copy of that rule 4 for the Court. 5 THE COURT: Let me take a look of 6 that, please. 7 MR. GOLDBERGER: Give us o