Epstein Secrets

n FLSD Docket 09/25/2008 Page 2 of 8 Epstein's entry of guilty pleas to various state charges and an 18-month jail sentence, in exchange for which the U.S. Government apparently agreed to defer all federal prosecution — including any federal prosecution for the federal crimes committed against the victims. At a h

of the protective order barring them from publicly disclosing or discussing the terms of the non-prosecution agreement between Jeffrey Epstein and the United States Government. Jeffrey Epstein has made no response to this motion. The Government, however, contends that the victims' motion should be denied because the victim

are produced, there will be no adequate remedy. L JURISDICTION Mr. Epstein seeks to invoke the certiorari jurisdiction of this Court pursuant to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.030(bX2XA) and 9.100. Certiorari review is appropriate where, as here, an order unsealing a court record departs from the essential req

n FLSD Docket 09/25/2008 Page 2 of 8 Epstein's entry of guilty pleas to various state charges and an 18-month jail sentence, in exchange for which the U.S. Government apparently agreed to defer all federal prosecution — including any federal prosecution for the federal crimes committed against the victims. At a h

are produced, there will be no adequate remedy. I. JURISDICTION Mr. Epstein seeks to invoke the certiorari jurisdiction of this Court pursuant to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.030(bX2)(A) and 9.100. Certiorari review is appropriate where, as here, an order unsealing a court record departs from the essential re

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

-20-'09 14:22 FROM-THOMAS & LOCICERO T-113 P003/007 F-937 RESPONDENT PALM BEACH POST'S MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS Pursuant to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.400 and 9.410 and Administrative Order Number 2.303 of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Respondent Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc

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

- pointing trial court. The Guardian is further prohibited from appearing in these proceedings because she is not a proper party under Rule 9.020, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. It is well established that only parties (or their representatives) who have suffered an ad- verse affect in the lower tribunal cause of

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

- pointing trial court. The Guardian is further prohibited from appearing in these proceedings because she is not a proper party under Rule 9.020, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. It is well established that only parties (or their representatives) who have suffered an ad- verse affect in the lower tribunal cause of