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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
JEFFREY EPSTEIN Complex Litigation, Fla. R. Civ.
Pro.1201
Plaintiff,
v. Case No. 50 2009CA040800XXXXMB AG
SCOTT ROTHSTEIN,
individually,
BRADLEY J. EDWARDS,
individually, and L.M.,
individually,
Defendants.
PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF SERVING FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES
DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT BRADLEY J. EDWARDS
Plaintiff, Jeffrey Epstein, (hereinafter "Mr. Epstein"), by and through his
undersigned attorneys hereby files this Notice of Serving First Set of Interrogatories
Directed to Defendant Bradley J. Edwards (hereinafter "Edwards"), pursuant to Rule
1.340, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and request the Defendant to answer said
interrogatories in writing within thirty (30) days from date of service hereof.
Certificate of Service
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing was sent by fax and U.S.
Mail to the following addressees on this 5th day of April , 2010:
MARC S. NURIK, ESQ. Gary M. Farmer, Jr., Esq.
Law Offices of Marc S. Nurik Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos
One East Broward Boulevard & Lehrman, PL
Suite 700 425 N. Andrews Avenue, Suite 2
Fort L uderdale, FL 33301 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Attorneys&Defendant Scott Rothstein Attorneys for Defendant, L.M.
Jack Scarola, Esq. Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq.
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A•
Shipley, P.A 250 Australian Avenue South
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33409 West FL 33401-5012
686-6300 Fax:
383-9424 F Co-Counse for Jeffrey Epstein
Attorneys for Defendant Bradley Edwards
BURMAN, CRITTON, LUTTIER & COLEMAN, LLP
303 Banyan Boulevard
Suite 400
FL 33401
Favi
By:
Robert . Critton, Jr.
Florida ar #224162
Michae J. Pike
Florida Bar #617296
(Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein)
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PLAINTIFF'S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES
DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT BRADLEY J. EDWARDS
1. As to paragraph 12 of your Counterclaim, state the following in detail:
a) Identify specifically all damages which you claim you have
suffered to your reputation. Include in your response, how your reputation
has been damaged, to whom (person or entity) your reputation has been
damaged, any loss of income which you claim as a result of the current
lawsuit against you and how you calculate that loss.
b) Identify in detail how the lawsuit filed against you has
interfered in any professional relationships. Identify in your answer all
professional relationships which have in any way been negatively
impacted or lost or compromised as a result of this lawsuit. Identify the
name and address of the individual and/or entity with whom you have the
professional relationship, how it has been affected and identify any
monetary damage which you sustained.
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c) Identify by date the exact amount of time (and specify how
your time was spent) that has been diverted from your professional
responsibilities.
2. (a) Identify all costs and/or fees you have incurred (to whom and under
what circumstances) for the defense of the Epstein claim as set forth in paragraph 12 of
your Counterclaim.
(b) State whether you have a written or oral fee agreement with Searcy
Denney and the terms of same. Include amount of money paid to date and if you paid a
retainer.
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3. During the time you were associated with Rothstein, Rosenfeldt & Adler,
P.A. ("RRA"), state the following:
a) Identify by person and date any person who performed any
searches of trash at 358 El Brill° Way, Palm Beach, Florida which is
alleged to be the home of Mr. Epstein which were authorized by you or
which you learned had taken place, if not authorized by you. If not
authorized by you, identify who did authorize it?
b) Identify all individuals at the RRA including but not limited to
any one of its attorneys or investigators or anyone retained by or working
for RRA or its attorneys or investigators who conducted wire taps or
"bugging" on any telephones which purported to be from the home of Mr.
Epstein. Include who authorized the wire taps and dates it took place.
c) Identify all individuals at the RRA including but not limited to
any one of its attorneys or investigators or anyone retained by or working
for RRA or its attorneys or investigators who conducted wire taps or
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"bugging" on any telephones which are purported to be from the attorneys
for Mr. Epstein including but not limited to: Roy Black, Alan Dershowitz or
Jack Goldberger. Include who authorized the wire taps and dates it took
place.
d) Identify all intercepted phone conversations authorized by
RRA including but not limited to any one of its attorneys or investigators or
anyone retained by or working for RRA or its attorneys or investigators
and/or RRA investigators; identify the date, the source of the call, who
conducted the intercepted telephone conversations and whether a tape
and/or transcript exist of such conversations.
e) Identify all intercepted cell phone conversations authorized
by RRA Including but not limited to any one of its attorneys or investigators
or anyone retained by or working for RRA or its attorneys or investigators
and/or RRA investigators; identify the date, the source of the call, who
conducted the intercepted cell phone conversations and whether a tape
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and/or transcript exist of such conversations.
f) Identify all Individuals at the RRA including but not limited to
any one of its attorneys or investigators or anyone retained by or working
for RRA or its attorneys or investigators who intercepted or acquired
electronic mail (e-mails) to and from the home of Mr. Epstein. Include who
authorized the interception and acquisition and dates it took place.
g) Identify all individuals at the RRA including but not limited to
any one of its attorneys or investigators or anyone retained by or working
for RRA or its attorneys or investigators who intercepted or acquired
electronic mail (e-mails) to and from the attorneys for Mr. Epstein including
but not limited to: Roy Black, Alan Dershowitz or Jack Goldberger.
Include who authorized the interception and acquisition and dates it took
place.
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4. Identify the names and addresses of all individuals who will testify that a
sexual assault took place on an airplane purportedly owned by Mr. Epstein or a Jeffrey
Epstein entity at any time between 1998 and 2005. Additionally, identify any alleged
celebrity, dignitary or international figure who purportedly was on board the airplane at
the time of the alleged sexual assault.
5. Identify in detail the amount of all costs (including photocopies,
telephone, fax, research, investigation, travel expenses, deposition related costs,
expert costs, etc.) that were incurred by you in the representation of you and/or
your law firm in representing Jane Doe, L.M. and M. prior to joining RRA.
6. Identify in detail the amount of costs (including photocopies,
telephone, fax, research, investigation, travel expenses, deposition related costs,
expert colic.) that were incurred by RRA in its representation of Jane Doe,
L.M. and during the time you were employed by RRA (or that is being
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claimed by the trustee in bankruptcy for RRA). Segregate by each of your 3
clients.
7. In ti tached transcript dated July 31, 2009, you stated to Judge Hafele
with regard to the MI. and L.M. cases the following:
'What the evidence is really going to show is that Mr. Epstein — at
least dating back as far as our investigation resources have permitted,
back to 1997 or '98 — has every single day of his life, made an attempt to
sexually abuse children.
We're not talking about five, we're not talking about 20, we're not
talking about 100, we're not talking about 400, which I believe, is the
number known to law enforcement, we are talking about thousands of
children, and it is through a very intricate and complicated system that he
devised where he has as many as 20 people working underneath him that
he is paying well to schedule these appointments, to locate these girls?
(A) State all evidence to support this assertion including any
individuals and/or documents which are the source of the information and
identify by name and address who currently has that information.
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(B) List the name and addresses of all females to whom you
were referring in your representation to the court.
8. During the time you were employed/associated with RRA, state the names
of all attorneys at the RRA firm with whom you discussed potential dep=ts or who
participated in any decision to depose witnesses in the Jane Doe, L.M. or M. cases.
9. During the time you were employed/associated with RRA, state the names
of all paralegals or investigators at the RRA firm with whom you discussed potential
deponeiiiir who participated in any decision to depose witnesses in the Jane Doe,
L.M. or cases.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
) ss
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this day of , 2010 by
, who is personally known to me or has produced the
following identification which is current or has been issued
within the past five years and bears a serial or other identifying number.
Print Name
Signature
NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF FLORIDA
Commission Number:
My commission expires:
(Notarial Seal)
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Condensed Transcript
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Plaintiff,
vs. Case No. 502008CA028058
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JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Defendant.
PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE
HONORABLE JUDGE DONALD W. HAFELE
July 31.,_2009
8:30M.
205 N. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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IN TNN CIRCUIT COURT OF 711! 1371i JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN 1 Proceedings In the Matter 0all. vs. JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
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2 July 31, 2009 8:30
3 THE COURT: Good morning, gentlemen.
4 We're here this morning on the Plaintiffs
Plaintiff. motions to add punitive damages. Who will be
Case Mo. S0200BCR0280S0 6 arguing on behalf of the Plaintiff?
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JEFFREY !PEPSIN.
7 MR. EDWARDS: Brad Edwards, Your Honor.
Defendant.
8 THE COURT: Alright, Mr. Edwards.
9 MR. EDWARDS: Do I need to gob the
10 podium or is right here line?
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11 THE COURT: Whichever you prefer.
HONORABLE JUDO! DONALD N. NAMES
12 MR. EDWARDS: Your Honor, with our motion
JaLy 31. 2009 13 we flied - and. I believe, Your Honor has It
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14 the discovery that was submitted to Mr. Epstein,
205 N. Dixie NighwaY 15 which consists of Requests for Admissions,
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16 Requests for Production, Interrogatories, as
17 well as Interrogatory responses under oath by my
18 client.
19 THE COURT: Do you have any cases that
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20 speak to the presumption relative to the
21 Defendant exercising his Fifth and Sixth
22 Amendment rights during the deposition testimony
23 and/or during any other discovery?
24 MR. EDWARDS: Sure. Your Honor.
25 THE COURT: I know that Mr. Critton in his
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1 APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL 1 reply memorandum Indicated some conflict in
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2 terms of the nature of the discussions of the
3 On behalf of the Plaintiff:
4 ROTHSTEIN, ROSENFELDT & ADLER 3 appellate courts relative to that issue.
BY: WILLIAM J. BERGER, ESO., MR. EDWARDS: May I approach?
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6 225 NE Mime( Boulevard MR. EDWARDS: I'm going to present the
7 7 case of Fraser vs. Security and Investment out
of the Fourth DCA.
ROTHSTEIN, ROSENFELDT & ADLER 9 The pertinent pan, It says: "Our
9 BY: BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, ESO., 10 conclusion Is consistent with the prevailing
401 EMI Las O1as Boulevard 11 rule that the Fifth Amendment does not forbid .
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12 adverse inferences against parties to civil
11 13 actions when they refuse to testify In response
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12 14 to probative evidence offered against them: the
13 On behalf of the Defendant is amendment 'does not preclude the inference where
14 BURMAN. CRITTON, LUTTIER & COLEMAN
BY: ROBERT 0. CRITTON, JR., ESQ.. 16 the privilege is claimed by a party to a civil
15 515 Noah Reeler Drive 17 cause."
Stile 400 18 It skips down and says: 'Such a rule is
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19 both logical and utilitarian. A party may not
27 20 trample upon the rights of others and then
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19 21 escape the consequences by invoking a
20 22 constitutional privilege - at least not in a
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22 23 civil setting.'
23 24 The final paragraph on that page says:
24 25 'Nor are we persuaded that the fact of
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1 invocation of the prNilege is Irrelevant and 1 we're not talking about 400, which, I believe,
2 immaterial' "In the case" Sorry, 'Mr. 2 is the number known to law enforcement, we are
3 Justice Brandeis... observed that 'Silence is 3 talking about thousands of children, and it is
4 often evidence of the most persuasive 4 through a very intricate and complicated system
character." that he devised where he has as many as 20
6 Clearly, this case, out of our district 6 people working underneath him that he is paying
court, is an indication that adverse inferences 7 well to schedule these appointments, to locate
may be drawn. 8 these girls.
9 Right now we are al a punitive damages 9 He particularly goes after a very
10 stage. We are not at a stage where we are 10 vulnerable and impressionable age group that --
11 talking about the admissibility of evidence. We 11 THE COURT: To use the quotation, 'the
12 are -- 12 evidence will show the Defendant sought out
13 THE COURT: Speaking only of a proffer to 13 underprivileged and economically disadvantaged
14 establish punitive damages as required under 14 minor females; and later go on to say,
15 768.721, correct? is 'influenced them away from the typical
16 MR. EDWARDS: Exactly, and I was going to, 16 adolescent lifestyle as a result of his
17 for the record, read that part of 768.721: "In 17 allegedly criminal acts."
18 a civil action, there is a' -- 18 MR. EDWARDS: And that is exactly what
19 THE COURT: I think we can skip that. 19 he's done. The age group begins as young as
20 MR. EDWARDS: Okay. 20 12 years old and as old as 16 years old. There
21 THE COURT: The statute speaks for itself 21 will be evidence that at 16 years old, many of
22 and it's a part of the record today, so why 22 the girls are told, 'You're getting too old for
23 don't you go ahead and proceed? 23 me.'
24 MR. EDWARDS: The reasonable showing, by 24 He very dearly targets this specific age
25 way of proffer, that there is an intentional 25 group and has a method to this; that is, 'Get
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1 misconduct or gross negligence on behalf of the 1 the girls inside the house and I wilt do the
2 Defendant. 2 rest.' and he creates this God-like aura for
3 Intentional misconduct is defined as 'the 3 these girls and --
4 Defendant had actual knowledge of the wrong 4 THE COURT: Let's talk about - pardon me
5 permissible conduct and the high probability s for interrupting you - let's talk about the
6 that injury or damage lo the claimant would 6 precise claims that are being made here. You're
7 result and, despite that knowledge, 7 dealing with M. and L.M. • they're pseudonyms
8 intentionally pursued that course of conduct a for purposes of this litigation. Why don't we
9 resulting in injury or damage." 9 speak to those two individuals at this juncture
10 In this case, we have intentional 10 and how the punitive damage proffer is
11 misconduct of the worse kind. This is a case 11 sufficient or insufficient relative to them
12 that has been presented to the public through 12 individually, please?
13 public relations people for the Defendant at 13 I understand the global allegations and I
14 times as "five or six bad under-aged prostitutes 14 understand the allegedly wide scale situation
15 from a high school that, as one of their stops, 15 that you're suggesting as you've alleged here,
16 wound up at Mr. Epstein's home," and that's not 16 but I want to go now to the precise claims made
17 the case at all. 17 by these two Plaintiffs who are in front of the
18 What the evidence is really going to show 18 Court today, and whether or not that proffer Is
19 is that Mr. Epstein - al least dating back as 19 sufficient to satisfy the case law, including
20 far as our Investigation and resources have 20 the case that Mr. Critton cited, and that is:
21 permitted, back to 1997 or '98 - has every 21 The Estate of Despain. D-E-S•P-A-I-N, vs. Avante
22 single day of his life, made an attempt to 22 Group, Inc., which is found at 900 So.2d. 637,
23 sexually abuse children. 23 and that was a Fifth District Court of Appeal
24 We're not talking about five, we're not 24 case, decided in 2005.
25 talking about 20, we're not talking about 100, 25 MR. EDWARDS: Yes, Your Honor, and that Is
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1 the case that states: 'a 'proffer' according to 1 the Defendant. I also observed sexual acts and
2 traditional notions of the term, connotes merely 2 had sexual acts perpetrated on me and was forced
3 an 'offer of evidence and neither the term 3 to perform on me, including oral sex and other
4 standing alone nor the statute Itself calls for 4 activities. At various times I was unclothed,
an adjudication of the underlying veracity...is 5 as was Defendant and others. At all times
6 merely a representation of what evidence the 6 material, I was a child under the age of
7 defendant proposes to present.* 7 18 years. I was a victim of various criminal
8 We can turn to the sworn Interrogatory acts and sexual exploitation. I was induced and
9 answers. No. 8, wherein L.M. and, similarly, 9 coerced by the Defendant into acts of
10 III., in slightly different words, states: 'I 10 prostitution?
11 was touched, battered, and fondled by Defendant 11 THE COURT: Thank you. You were going to
12 Jeffrey Epstein during the incidents described 12 speak to a legal point —
13 in the complaint. I observed the Defendant 13 MR. EDWARDS: Right.
14 touch and fondle himself. I observed the 14 THE COURT: •- before I asked you to read
15 Defendant ejaculate numerous times. I was made 15 into the record those Interrogatory answers. Go
16 to touch the Defendant. I also observed sexual 16 ahead.
17 acts and had sexual acts perpetrated on me by 17 MR. EDWARDS: Where we left off was the
18 Defendant Jeffrey Epstein. At various times I 18 coercion into prostitution. What makes these
19 was unclothed, as was the Defendant and others. 19 crimes so egregious is the fact that these girls
20 Al all times material, I was a child under the 20 that we're talking about were all beginning
21 age of 18 years old. The Defendant also used me 21 their grooming process with Mr. Epstein when
22 to bring him other minor gids and he controlled 22 they're 14 and 16 and 16 years old.
23 and brainwashed me' -- 23 There is a specific statute, which we have
24 THE COURT: Just a second. 24 filed, and a cause of action under our
25 (Telephone interruption.) 25 complaint, that is under 796.09, Coercion, civil
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1 MR. EDWARDS: -- 'and brainwashed me Into 1 cause of action.
2 believing this lifestyle was healthy and normal 2 Reading 796.09, Paragraph 1: 'A person
3 for a girl my age. I was a victim of various 3 has a cause of action for compensatory and
4 criminal acts and sexual exploitation. I was 4 punitive damages' - this is in the statute -
induced and coerced by Defendant Into acts of 5 'against a person who coerced them into
6 prostitution.' 6 prostitution; and it goes on to define what
7 While we're on the coercion and 7 coercion means, and it is exactly what happened
8 prostitution, there is a specific — in this case.
9 THE COURT: Before you move on, that's 9 This statute allows for punitive damages
10 L.M.'s -- 10 on a statutory level irrespective of the ago of
11 MR. EDWARDS: Yes. Your Honor. 11 the person that is coerced into prostitution.
12 THE COURT: — Answer to Internatories? 12 THE COURT: And the coercion that you're
13 Why don't you read into the record M.'s Answer 13 talking about are the alleged acts as between
14 to InterrogalorieS so the record is dear? 14 these two Plaintiffs and Mr. Epstein as opposed
15 MR. EDWARDS: I apologize, Your Honor. 15 lo, I think, there's something in one of the
16 THE COURT: Take your time. 16 Interrogatories that suggests that there may
17 MR. EDWARDS: Answer to Interrogatory No. 17 have been prostitution that followed, at least
18 8 for indicates: 'My injuries are 18 ono of the Plaintiffs, involvement with Mr.
19 emotional and psychological and are the direct 19 Epstein, but you're speaking solely about the
20 result of Defendant Jeffrey Epstein's actions. 20 prostitution issues as it concerns the
21 I was touched, battered, and fondled by the 21 Plaintiffs here and Epstein; is that accurate?
22 Defendant during the Incidents described in the 22 MR. EDWARDS: I believe, if I understand
23 complaints. I observed the Defendant touch and 23 what you are saying, I mean, in terms of
24 fondle himself. I observed the Defendant 24 damages, it one of the Plaintiffs - and I can
25 ejaculate numerous times. I was made to touch 25 represent - if one of the Plaintiffs was led
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1 into a life of prostitution after being 1 intentional misconduct and/or gross negligence.
2 indoctrinated into this deviant lifestyle at an 2 I think the record is very clear at this
3 early age by Mr. Epstein - she was not a 3 point, especially after this proffer, that if
4 prostitute prior to that - and I relate that 4 any case Is deservant of punitive damages being
5 similar to kids of that age being brought over added, it's this one.
to somebody's house that Is as powerful and 6 THE COURT: Alright. Thank you. Ill
7 wealthy as him and he has, let's say, cocaine on 7 give you a couple minutes to wrap up after Mr.
a the table, and they do that for three years. 8 Critton finishes his argument.
They think it's fun at the time, but after that 9 MR. EDWARDS: Thank you. Your Honor.
10 they have this addiction that continues on. 10 THE COURT: Thank you.
11 This is something similar to what happened to 11 MR. CRITTON: May it please the Court. As
12 one of the clients. 12 the Court knows, I represent Mr. Epstein in this
13 But, yes, the coercion into prostitution 13 matter.
14 Is something that on a statutory level already 14 Your Honor, a couple of things to start -
15 allows for punitive damages, and that's 15 the case that Mr. Edwards cites deals with
16 irrespective of the age. 16 inferences, deals with inferences at trial time
17 THE COURT: Again, I'm trying to 17 as distinct from inferences that, I believe, are
18 understand the factual basis. There's 18 sufficient to carry the day, so-to-speak, in the
19 allegations that Mr. Epstein paid these young 19 absence of other evidence with Mr. Epstein's
20 ladies $200 to massage him and then subsequent 20 claim of Rfth Amendment privilege. As well, we
21 thereto, there was some type of alleged sexual 21 cited to the court cases - and I'll get to in
22 activity. Are you speaking to that specifically 22 just a minute - that specifically address that
23 when you're talking about the statutory remedy 23 issue.
24 or are you speaking about something distinct 24 Secondly, we're not hero on - and I think
25 from that? 25 the Court, I think, I kind of at least got the
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1 MR. EDWARDS: No, that's specifically what 1 drift is we're not here on other claims - we're
2 I am talking about -- 2 here on M. and L.M.'s claim today to add
3 THE COURT: Okay. 3 punitive damages and, in fact, 'Do they meet the
4 MR. EDWARDS: — Mr. Epstein paying them 4 standard under the applicable statute in this
and using their age, their economic - their lack 5 instance'?"
6 of wealth - the fact that these are poor, 6 What I think is the most striking part
7 disadvantaged children with very little parental 7 about this - and while I believe that the
guidance to his advantage to induce them Into 8 evidence may be - their perception, the
9 acts of prostitution. 9 Plaintiffs' perception of the evidence - may be
10 THE COURT: Ill give you two minutes to 10 different than ourselves, but I think the
11 wrap up, please. 11 evidence in this case will show, at least LM.
12 MR. EDWARDS: Okay. 12 and were prostitutes before they ever met
13 Your Honor. while I know that we are 13 Mr. Epstein, they remain prostitutes, and they
14 focusing on and LM., there are certain 14 are still prostitutes today.
15 defenses that have been made such as, "The girls 15 THE COURT: But is my role today one of
16 were'. - "we didn't know that they were over 18, 16 weighing the evidence or one of determining
17 otherwise we wouldn't have done this; where we 17 whether or not there's a sufficient record in
18 are going to be able to show there are hundreds 18 order to allow a punitive damage claim to stand?
19 and hundreds and hundreds of girls and none of 19 I mean, in one of the cases, I believe -
20 them were over the age of 18. 20 it's the case of State of Wisconsin Investment
21 Many of these girls, including my clients, 21 Board vs. Plantation Square Associates, that's
22 told him that they were under the age of 18 and 22 found at 761 F.Supp 1569 - Judge Hugler
23 he continued to do this misconduct, which is 23 (phonetic) of the federal court provided an
24 exactly what the statute or what the punitive 24 excellent discussion of the distinction between
25 damages statute speaks to when it talks about 25 the proofs necessary to sustain a claim for
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1 punitive damages even at summary judgment, much 1 FBI agent and a U.S. attorney that was there at
2 less a trial, and compared that with the 2 the time - and she talked about going over to
3 relatively lighter burden of simply making a 3 Mr. Epstein's house. She said, 1 had a fake
4 proffer of record evidence to support a claim 4 ID.' She was told to make certain that she was
for punitive damages. 5 18. She told Mr. Epstein she was 18, and she
6 MR. CRAYON: Right. 6 said it was her understanding that all of the
7 THE COURT: Aren't we at that stage; that 7 other girls that she brought for this horrific
8 is, the kilter stage right now? 8 experience - she continued to bring other girls
9 MR. CRITTON: Yes, and I very well 9 and go herself on a number of occasions.
10 understand the distinction and, I believe, I 10 She said that she, herself -- On Page 8,
11 understand what the Courts role is in this 11 it asks, "Old she ever call you?' - and I assume
12 particular instance in making that 12 that was someone else - and she goes. "No. I
13 determination. 13 gave Jeffrey my number and, I said, you know, if
14 A couple of the issues though, in 14 you want me to give you a massage again,
15 particular - with a camera here today, for some 15 basically I'm more than anxious to come."
16 unknown reason, showing up at this hearing - is 16 On Page 9, L.M. says, "I willingly took" -
17 there were references to drugs, alcohol, other 17 "so I willingly, the first time, took off my top
18 instances that are not applicable to this case. 18 when I gave him the massage and nothing more
19 There's no pleadings on that particular issue, 19 than that."
20 and I'm concerned about that, is that there's an zo She goes on to say in her testimony at
21 attempt to jack this up In the media, as I said, 21 Page 10, her sworn statement, "I said, I told
22 with the camera here today, for no other 22 Jeffrey, 'I heard that you like massages
23 hearing. It's ridiculous under the 23 topless."
24 circumstances, and to make all of these wild 24 "And he said 'Like, yeah.' He said, 'But
25 allegations against Mr. Epstein for which there 25 you don't have to do anything that you don't
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1 Is absolutely no evidentiary proof nor was that 1 feel comfortable with.'"
2 submitted here in support of their proffer, I 2 'And I said, 'Okay,' but I willingly took
3 did want to address at that. 3 it off" - this is L.M. at the time. This is her
4 So let me get to the heart of the issue. 4 sworn testimony.
5 I think the most distinguishing pad of this 5 At Page 17, the police officer or the FBI
6 particular case that's different; that is, L.M. 6 agent says, 'and when he turned over then did he
7 and M., is the fact that L.M. gave a sworn 7 touch you at all or was he just' -- Her answer
8 statement to the FBI in this instance. 8 was, 'No, I did not touch him, he did not touch
9 Again, there's a strong distinction. She 9 me. He didn't even want...' and I assume to
10 gave a sworn statement back in '05 or in '06. 10 'touch you.'
11 She had - L.M. did - she had an attorney, Mr. 11 She goes on to say, "He didn't want me to
12 Eisenberg, it was before she had a civil lawyer 12 touch him and he didn't touch me.'
13 who's seeking millions of dollars under these 13 She goes on and on in this statement,
14 circumstances, and the testimony of L.M. at that 14 L.M., in the statement and she says, 'We had
15 time was very significant and it flies directly 15 fun.'
16 in the face of her 'sworn testimony or her 16 'It was positive," on Page 18.
17 "sworn interrogatories.' 17 On Page 19, "You know, I would wear
18 The Court had Mr. Edwards read in L.M.'s 18 panties. Willingly one time, because we were
19 answer and M.'s answer to their 19 making jokes and everything, and willingly one
20 Interrogatories as to what allegedly occurred 20 time, I had, yes, I was totally nude, but I was
21 with Mr. Epstein and, "Oh, surprise; they were 21 fine with that.'
22 almost verbatim, word for word, as to what 22 She talks about within the statement the
23 allegedly happened. 23 other girls that she brought over. Again, she's
24 But at the time of her sworn statement to 24 testified or she gives the Interrogatory answer
25 the FBI, L.M. said on 424/07 - again, it was an 25 that this was outrageous to her, but, yet she
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1 brought other girls to experience this. She 1 LM. and-. in their Answers to
2 says - now that she has a civil lawyer seeking 2 Interrogatories have made all sorts of, what we
3 money damages - now it's a bad experience.' 3 believe in part, are baseless or in large part
4 Now all of a sudden, 'He touched me, he did 4 baseless allegations, but we also have sworn
these things to me." 5 testimony of L.M. on this instance.
6 She references - at least, on Page 29 of 6 We don't have it of.., but we have LM.
7 the statement, Judge - there's a 'W" that's 7 testifying about her own experience under oath:
8 referenced. "W" I would represent to be.. in 8 That it was positive; that he never used force,
9 the M. complaint, and I think we established 9 that she willingly did a number of limes
10 that when Mr. Berger and I were atng a prior 10 including giving topless massages; that Mr.
11 motion to you. So she talks about. on Page 11 Epstein never touched her, that she never
12 29. 12 touched him inappropriately, all she did was
13 That's when she starts saying, she says, 13 basically give him massages; that-., in this
14 'EW - "she,' meaning -.,'was my baby's 14 instance, as well as all the other girls that
15 father's girlfriend at the time." 15 she took, she spoke with them afterwards, they
16 Then on Page 30, 'How old was 16 begged to go back to Mr. Epstein's home, and
17 "She was 17.' 17 none of them, not one of them ever complained.
18 Alright, so you have 12, 13. 14, 15, 16. 18 So there's a large chasm between what is
19 You have L.M. saying "W" was 17 at the time. 19 now being asserted in Answers to Interrogatories
20 'And what happened when W' came over?' 20 and mere allegations in the complaint between
21 She said the same thing, 'She went a few 21 what the sworn testimony, at least L.M., was
22 times." 22 under the circumstances, as it relates to
23 On Page 31, L.M. testified under oath to 23 herself and what she was told by M. and other
24 the FBI and the United States attorney, 'None of 24 girls.
25 my girls ever had a problem. And they'd call 25 Thank you, Your Honor.
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1 me. They begged me, you know, for us to go to 1 THE COURT: Thank you.
2 Jeffrey's house because they loved Jeffrey. 2 Mr. Edwards, Ill give you a couple
3 Jeffrey Is a respectful man, he really is. I 3 minutes here.
4 mean, he all thought we were of age, always, 4 MR. EDWARDS: Your Honor, I want to
• that's what's so sad about it." 5 address the statement that was made by L.M. to
6 And she goes on, Page 36, and the FBI says 6 the FBI and how that even came about. This Is a
7 to her, 'Now, when you were working for him, you 7 girl who, at the time of the statement, was
• were going over to Jeffrey's house to give him 8 fairly unaware of the investigation against Mr.
9 massages, did you have a boyfriend?" 9 Epstein, who is now, as we know, a convicted sex
10 "Yeah.' 10 offender.
11 "And how did your boyfriend feel about 11 An attomey showed up to her house, paid
12 it?' 12 for by Mr. Epstein, to represent her despite -
13 "He was' — L.M. says, 'He was a jealous 13 and told her that, 'For your role, you could
14 little boy, but he didn't care, 'Bring home the 14 possibly be Implicated in some wrongdoing.'
15 bacon,'" and the statement goes on and on, Your 15 MR. CRITTON: Your Honor, just —
16 Honor. I know you've had an opportunity road it 16 MR. EDWARDS: He represent --
17 before and I reference again today. 17 MR. CRITTON: — note my objection. This
18 There's clearly a distinction conflict 18 Is complete hearsay here. He was aware of what
19 between L.M., now that she has a civil lawyer 19 was filed. He didn't file any affidavits for
20 and she wants money, versus at the time that she 20 his client in opposition. I would object to any
21 didn't want money and she gave a statement under 21 of this.
22 oath to the FBI and the United States attorney's 22 THE COURT: Alright. I don't want to get
23 office. 23 into any of the details. I don't think it's
24 I recognize the Court's role In this. I 24 necessary at this juncture, which probably leads
25 recognize the standard. I recognize that both 25 me to my question to you; that is: is the
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2 juncture? 2 Mr. Critton's argument and while I appreciate
3 MR. EDWARDS: No, Your Honor, I don't 3 his submission, that essentially at this stage,
4 believe that's the standard at this stage 4 respectfully, he is, at this point, presenting
5 anyway, and I don't think that Mr. Critton 5 countervailing evidentiary submissions.
6 believes that either. 6 The Court further goes on in paraphrasing
7 Just so the record's clear, we had nothing 7 and then directly quoting Judge Hugler:
8 to do with the video camera being here, although 8 'Therefore a proffer is merely a representation
9 that was implied. I don't know who did. I 9 of what evidence the defendant proposes to
10 don't know if it was Mr. Critton, but it wasn't 10 present and is not actual evidence." Actually,
11 me. 11 that's a quote from Grim vs. State, 841 So.2d.
12 THE COURT: Dan is always welcome here. 12 455, 462, and that, I believe, is a Florida
13 MR. EDWARDS: It's perfectly fine, but I 13 Supreme Court case, even though the citation
14 don't like that being on the record, that it 14 itself is not complete.
15 looks like I did it when I didn't. 15 It goes on to say importantly • and that
16 THE COURT: I understand. We have a 16 Is in the Despain case • "A reasonable showing
17 record hero. The official record is being taken 17 by evidence in the record would typically
18 down by our fine court reporter, so. 18 include depositions, interrogatories, and
19 MR. EDWARDS: Either way, sounds like what 19 requests for admissions that have been filed
20 we just heard, that the reason that punitive 20 with the court. Hence, an evidentiary hearing
21 should not be allowed here is because these 21 where witnesses testify and evidence is offered
22 14-year-old girls did this willingly. 22 and scrutinized under the pertinent evidentiary
23 We know that they're 14 years old, Mr. 23 rules, as in a trial, is neither contemplated
24 Griffon knows they were 14, 15 year olds. There 24 nor mandated by the statute in order to
25 were message pads and scheduling books in 25 determine whether a reasonable basis has been
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1 Epsteln's possession indicating the dates, which 1 established to plead punitive damages," and
2 would show how old those girls were, and that's 2 admit this citation from the Fifth District
3 evidence that will be presented in this case. 3 Court of Appeal, but, again, that is cited in
4 There are serious statutes to protect 4 Despain.
• these kids from this kind of conduct, and these 5 Likewise, in Strasser vs. Yalamanchi, 677
6 second and third degree felonies were committed 6 So.2d. 22, which is a Florida Fourth District
7 repeatedly against them, and this is a case 7 Court of Appeal case from 1996, which is one of
▪ where, at least in a civil case, punitive 8 the paradigm cases on the proffering of punitive
9 damages are warranted, Your Honor. 9 damage evidence, that states that "there was
10 Thank you, Your Honor. 10 reasonable basis for recovery of punitive
11 THE COURT: Thank you both. I'm going to 11 damages' can be demonstrated by either a
12 grant the motion. In conformance with and 12 presentation of supporting evidence already in
13 II:glowing the Despain case, the Court indicates, 13 the record or by a proffer of the evidence to
14 in following the analysis of Judge Hugler - and, 14 come.
15 by the way, that analysis of Judge Hugler is 15 I find that a combination of the Answers
16 commented upon on a supportive basis by several 16 to Interrogatories - I will take into account,
17 appellate courts - and in the Despain case under 17 though, give little weight to the Fifth
18 headnole 7 and 8 on Page 642 it states: "a 18 Amendment arguments of Plaintiffs - but
19 'proffer' according to traditional notions of 19 certainly the Answers to Interrogatories on
20 the term, connotes merely an 'offer' of evidence 20 behalf of both of these individual Plaintiffs in
21 and neither the term standing alone nor the 21 this Courts view, and particularly in
22 statute itself calls for an adjudication of the 22 conjunction with the Coercion statute relative
23 underlying veracity of that which is submitted, 23 to prostitution, 796.09, would form a reasonable
24 much less for countervailing evidentiary 24 basis to establish al least a claim for punitive
25 submissions.' 25 damages, recognizing that, again, the courts
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6 need, Mr. Griffon, to respond? 6
7 MR. CRITTON: I just wrote to Mr. Berger 7 I, JENNIFER D. DiLORENZO, Shorthand
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10 that the transcript is a true and complete record of
to THE COURT: Fine with me, as long as li's
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13 Dated this 5th day of August, 2009.
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21 the proposed amended con-plaint. 21
22 MR. EDWARDS: Yes, Your Honor. I filed It 22
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24 MR. BERGER: I'll correct that. 24
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2 THE COURT: — 'the amended complaint
3 shall be deemed filed as of the date of this
4 order from today."
s MR. BERGER: We'll draft it out there and
6 present it to the bailiff.
7 THE COURT: Not a problem. Thank you very
e much. Gentlemen, thank you for your arguments
9 and your submissions and have a good rest of the
10 week.
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05/11/2010 15:49 FAX 6616845816 SEARCY DENNEY
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 502009CA040800XXXXMBAG
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Plaintiff,
vs.
SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually,
BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, individually,
and L.M., individually,
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DEFENDANT EDWARDS'S ANSWERS TO
PLAINTIFF'S FIRST INTERROGATORIES
Defendant, Bradley Edwards hereby files his Notice of Service of Defendant's
Answers to Plaintiff's First interrogatories propounded on April 5, 2010.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been
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furnished via eft Mail to all counsel on the attached list on May /I 2010.
Jack Scarola
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
Attorneys for Defendant, Bradley Edwards
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm = - = 'nda 33409
Phone: 0
Fax: (5
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Defendant's Answers to Interrogatories
COUNSEL LIST
Robert D. Critton, Jr., Esquire
Michael J. Pike, Esquire
Burman, Critton, Luther & Coleman LLP
303 Banyan Boulevard, Suite 400
West Palm 33401
Pho
Fax:
Attorneys for Jeffrey Epstein
Jack Goldberger
Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue South
Suite 1400
West Palm 33401
Pho
Fax:
Attorneys for Jeffrey Epstein
Gary M. Farmer, Jr.
Farmer, Jaffe, Wei g, Edwards,
Fistos & Lehrman, M.
425 N. Andrews Avenue, Suite 2
Fort La 301
Phone•
Fax:
Attorneys for L.M.
Marc Nurik
Law Offices of Marc S. Nurik
One East Broward Boulevard, Suite 700
Fort Lauderd
Phone:
Fax:
Counsel for Scott Rothstein
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ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES
1. As to paragraph 12 of your Counterclaim, state the following in detail:
a) Identify specifically all damages which you claim you have
suffered to your reputation. Include in your response, how your reputation
has been damaged, to whom (person or entity) your reputation has been
damaged, any loss of income which you claim as a result of the current
lawsuit against you and how you calculate that loss.
ANSWER:
I have spent more than 50 hours of time defending this action against me. The lawsuit
against me was made public and makes serious allegations that I have personally
committed criminal acts that involve dishonesty. I have been asked about this lawsuit
by a number of people on multiple of occasions. Current clients have inquired and
prospective clients have been and continue to be placed on notice of these false
allegations.
b) Identify In detail how the lawsuit filed against you has
interfered in any professional relationships. Identify In your answer all
professional relationships which have in any way been negatively
Impacted or lost or compromised as a result of this lawsuit. Identify the
name and address of the individual and/or entity with whom you have the
professional relationship, how it has been affected and Identify any
monetary damage which you sustained.
ANSWER:
Not yet completely determined at this time.
c) Identify by date the exact amount of time (and specify how
your time was spent) that has been diverted from your professional
responsibilities.
ANSWER:
Not yet completely determined at this time.
2. (a) Identify all costs and/or fees you have incurred (to whom and under
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what circumstances) for the defense of the Epstein claim as set forth in paragraph
your Counterclaim.
ANSWER:
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Not yet completely determined at this time.
(b) State whether you have a written or oral fee agreement with Seamy
Denney and the terms of same. Include amount of money paid to date and if you paid a
retainer.
ANSWER:
Written.
3. During the time you were associated with Rothstein, Rosenfeldt & Adler,
PA. ("RRA"), state the following:
a) Identify by person and date any person who performed any
searches of trash at 358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach, Florida which is
alleged to be the home of Mr. Epstein which were authorized by you or
which you learned had taken place, if not authorized by you. If not
authorized by you, identify who did authorize it?
ANSWER:
Nobody.
b) Identify all individuals at the RRA including but not limited to
any one of its attorneys or Investigators or anyone retained by or working
for RRA or Its attorneys or investigators who conducted wire taps or
'bugging" on any telephones which purported to be from the home of Mr.
Epstein. Include who authorized the wire taps and dates it took place.
ANSWER:
Nobody.
c) Identify all individuals at the RRA including but not limited to
any one of its attorneys or Investigators or anyone retained by or working
for RRA or its attorneys or investigators who conducted wire taps or
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'bugging" on any telephones which are purported to be from the attorneys
for Mr. Epstein Including but not limited to: Roy Black, Alan Dershowltz or
Jack Goldberger. Include who authorized the wire taps and dates It took
place.
ANSWER:
Nobody.
d) identify all intercepted phone conversations authorized by
RRA including but not limited to any one of its attorneys or investigators or
anyone retained by or working for RRA or its attorneys or Investigators
and/or RRA investigators; identify the date, the source of the call, who
conducted the intercepted telephone conversations and whether a tape
and/or transcript exist of such conversations.
ANSWER:
Nobody
e) Identify all intercepted cell phone conversations authorized
by RRA Including but not limited to any one of its attorneys or Investigators
or anyone retained by or working for RRA or its attorneys or investigators
and/or RRA Investigators; Identify the date, the source of the call, who
conducted the Intercepted cell phone conversations and whether a tape
and/or transcript exist of such conversations.
ANSWER:
Nobody
f) Identify all individuals at the RRA Including but not limited to
any one of its attorneys or investigators or anyone retained by or working
for RRA or Its attorneys or investigators who intercepted or acquired
electronic mail (e-malls) to and from the home of Mr. Epstein. Include who
authorized the Interception and acquisition and dates it took place.
ANSWER:
Nobody
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g) Identify all individuals at the RRA including but not limited to
any one of its attorneys or investigators or anyone retained by or working
for RRA or its attorneys or investigators who intercepted or acquired
electronic mail (e-mails) to and from the attorneys for Mr. Epstein including
but not limited to: Roy Black, Alan Dershowitz or Jack Goldberger.
Include who authorized the interception and acquisition and dates it took
place.
ANSWER:
Nobody
4. Identify the names end addresses of all individuals who will testify that a
sexual assault took place on an airplane purportedly owned by Mr. Epstein or a Jeffrey
Epstein entity at any time between 1998 and 2005. Additionally, identify any alleged
celebrity, dignitary or international figure who purportedly was on board the airplane at
the time of the alleged sexual assault.
RESPONSE:
Objection, relevance, not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible
evidence, and is protected by the work product privilege.
5. Identify in detail the amount of all costs (Including photocopies,
telephone, fax, research, investigation, travel expenses, deposition related costs,
expert costs, etc.) that were incurred by you in tirpresentation of you and/or
your law firm in representing Jane Doe, L.M. and prior to joining RRA.
RESPONSE:
Objection, relevance, not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible
evidence, and is protected by the work product privilege.
6. Identify in detail the amount of costs (including photocopies,
telephone, fax, research, investigation, travel expenses, deposition related costs,
expert co tc.) that were incurred by RRA in its representation of Jane Doe,
L.M. and during the time you were emoloved by RRA (or that is beino
claimed by e trustee in bankruptcy for RRA). Segregate by each of your 3
clients.
RESPONSE:
Objection, relevance, not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible
evidence, and is protected by the work product privilege.
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7. In the attached transcript dated July 31, 2009, you stated to Judge Hafele
with regard to the.. and L.M. cases the following:
'What the evidence is really going to show is that Mr. Epstein — at
least dating back as far as our investigation resources have permitted,
back to 1997 or '98 — has every single day of his life, made an attempt to
sexually abuse children.
We're not talking about five, we're not talking about 20, we're not
talking about 100, we're not talking about 400, which I believe, is the
number known to law enforcement, we are talking about thousands of
children, and it Is through a very intricate and complicated system that he
devised where he has as many as 20 people working underneath him that
he is paying well to schedule these appointments, to locate these girls.'
(A) State all evidence to support this assertion including any
individuals and/or documents which are the source of the information and
identify by name and address who currently has that information.
(B) List the name and addresses of all females to whom you
were referring In your representation to the court.
RESPONSE:
Objection, relevance, work product privilege and attorney client privilege.
8. During the time you were employed/associated with RRA, state the names
of all attorneys at the RRA firm with whom you discussed potential de ants or who
participated In any decision to depose witnesses In the Jane Doe, L.M. or M. cases.
RESPONSE:
Objection, work product privilege and attorney client privilege.
9. During the time you were employed/associated with RRA, state the names
potential
of all paralegals or investigators at the RRA firm with whom you discussed
depone r who participated in any decision to depose witnesses in the Jane Doe,
L.M. or cases.
RESPONSE:
Objection, work product privilege and attorney client privilege.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA
JEFFREY EPSTEIN Complex Litigation, Fla. R. Civ.
Pro.1201
Plaintiff,
v. Case No. 50 2009CA040800XXXXMB
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SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually,
BRADLEY J. EDWARDS,
individually, and L.M., individually,
Defendants.
EPSTEIN'S REQUEST TO PRODUCE TO EDWARDS
Defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN ("Epstein"), pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.350,
requests that Defendant, BRADLEY J. EDWARDS ("Edwards"), produce or make
available for inspection documents responsive to the requests below within thirty (30)
days from the date of service:
DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
A. "Document" means any written or graphic matter or other means of
preserving thought or expression, and all tangible things from which information can be
processed or transcribed, including the originals and all non-identical copies, whether
different from the original by reason of any notation made on such copy or otherwise,
including, but not limited to, correspondence, memoranda, notes, messages, letters,
purchase orders, telegrams, teletype, telefax bulletins, e-mails, electronic data,
meetings, reports, or other communications, interoffice and intra-office telephone calls,
diaries, chronological data, minutes, books, reports, charts, ledgers, invoices,
worksheets, receipts, returns, trade information regarding fabric, carpets, samples
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etc..., computer printouts, prospectuses, financial statements, schedules, affidavits,
contracts, cancelled checks, transcripts, statistics, surveys, magazine or newspaper
articles, releases (and any and all drafts, alterations and modifications, changes and
amendments of any of the foregoing), graphs or aural records or representations of any
kind, including, without limitation, photographs, charts, graphs, microfiche, microfilm,
video tape, recordings, motion pictures and electronic, mechanical or electric recordings
or representations of any kind (including, without limitation, tapes, cassettes, discs and
recordings), and including the file and file cover.
The term "Document" also means any and all computer records, data, files,
directories, electronic mail, and information of whatever kind whether printed out or
stored on or retrievable from floppy diskette, compact diskette, magnetic tape, optical or
magnetic-optical disk, computer memory, hard drive, zip drive, jaz drive, orb drive,
microdisk, external memory stick, software, or any other fixed or removable storage
media, including without limitation, all back-up copies, dormant or remnant files, and any
and all miscellaneous files and/or file fragments, regardless of the media on which they
reside and regardless of whether the data consists in an active file, deleted file, or file
fragment.
B. "Communications" means any oral or written statement, dialogue,
colloquialism, discussion, conversation or agreement.
C. "Plaintiff' means L.M. (L.M. v. Jeffrey Epstein, Palm Beach County
Case #502008CA028051)CCXXMB), . (M. v. Jeffrey Epstein, Palm Beach
County Case #502008CA028058XXXXMB), Jane Doe (Jane Doe v. Jeffrey Epstein,
United States District Court Case #08-civ-80893-Marra/Johnson), and any other
person who is or was represented by Rothstein Rosenfeldt & Adler that has not
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yet filed an action against Jeffrey Epstein, and any employee, agent or attorney for
any plaintiff and/or any other person acting for or on behalf of any plaintiff, or under her
authority and control.
D. "RRA" means Rothstein Rosenfeldt & Adler, P.A.
E. "Money" means any tangible thing of value.
F. "Costs" include, but are not limited to, court costs, filing fees, Sheriffs
service and any other necessary service of legal papers or notices or subpoenas, court
reporters' charges, long distance telephone charges, postage, courier services or
Federal Express or UPS, investigative costs, investigative bills, photocopies, faxes,
Westlaw computerized research, travel expenses, and witness fees and expert witness
fees and costs.
G. "Trustee" means Herbert Stettin as bankruptcy trustee for RRA.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION.'
1. For the time period from March 1, 2009 to present, any and all documents
between, or on behalf of RRA, its employees or agents or clients, and any third party
regarding a purported settlement of any litigation between Jeffrey Epstein and a RRA
client or Plaintiff, or the financing of any litigation between Jeffrey Epstein and a RRA
client or Plaintiff, (whether existing clients or fabricated clients), including but not limited
to:
a. Documents indicating that litigation with Jeffrey Epstein has been
settled;
b. Soliciting or receiving money in return for settlement funds allegedly
paid or to be paid by Jeffrey Epstein;
c. Soliciting money to help finance ongoing litigation against Jeffrey
Epstein;
d. Soliciting money to be given to, or used on behalf of, the Plaintiffs
in litigation against Jeffrey Epstein;
e. Communication between third party investors or potential investors
and the Plaintiffs or their attorneys involved in litigation against
1 Due to the potential volume of documents involved, the parties and the Court should consider
appointment of a special master andror an in camera inspection to address any objections, claims of
privilege and generally manage the production of documents.
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Jeffrey Epstein;
f. Payments made by RRA to or on behalf of any Plaintiff.
2. Any and all fee agreements that exist or have existed between the
following:
a. Any Plaintiff and Bradley J. Edwards or any entity with which he
has been associated;
b. Any Plaintiff and the law firm RRA.
3. All emails, data, correspondence, memos, or similar documents between
Bradley J. Edwards, Scott W. Rothstein, William Berger and Russell Adler and/or any
attorney or representative of RRA and any investor or third party (person or entity)
regarding Jeffrey Epstein or which mentions Jeffrey Epstein (including Mike Fisten,
Kenneth Jenne, Patrick Roberts or Rick (Rich) Fandrey).
4. All emails, data, correspondence, memos, or similar documents between
Bradley J. Edwards, Scott W. Rothstein, and/or any attorney or representative of RRA
regarding Jeffrey Epstein or which mentions Jeffrey Epstein (including Mike Fisten,
Kenneth Jenne, Patrick Roberts or Rick (Rich) Fandrey).
5. All agreements or documents of any nature which were provided to or
received from an investor or potential investor relating to any case (real or fabricated)
involving Jeffrey Epstein and any of the following:
a. Scott W. Rothstein
b. Bradley J. Edwards
c. RRA
e. any entity formed by RRA or Bradley J. Edwards or Scott W.
Rothstein to create investment opportunities for third party
investors to invest in any plaintiffs case against Jeffrey Epstein
6. All fee sharing agreements between Bradley J. Edwards, RRA, or Scott
W. Rothstein and/or any other attorney or investor relating to any aspect of any
Plaintiffs case.
7. All documents made available to any investor or potential investor by
Bradley J. Edwards, RRA, Scott W. Rothstein or any of Scott W. Rothstein's entities to
solicit "investors" for any case involving Jeffrey Epstein.
8. All document reflecting the names and addresses of all individuals or
entities who invested or purported to invest in any aspect of any case against Jeffrey
Epstein.
9. All documents evidencing the Costs and payment of any bill or Costs in
each Plaintiffs case against Jeffrey Epstein, and the source(s) for said payments of any
Costs.
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10. All documents received by you or your current firm wherein the Trustee of
RRA has asserted a lien for attorney's fees or Costs arising out of work done and Costs
incurred related to the Plaintiffs' cases during the time Plaintiffs' were represented by
RRA.
11. All documents and tangible things retrieved from the trash at 358 El Brillo
Way, Palm Beach, Florida which is alleged to be the home of Jeffrey Epstein.
12. All conversations recorded from any telephones which purported to be that
of Jeffrey Epstein that are contained in any media (audio tapes, CDs, DVDs, zip drives,
hard drives or any other electronic format and any written transcriptions).
13. All conversations recorded from any telephones which purported to be
from Jeffrey Epstein's attorneys including Roy Black, Alan Dershowitz or Jack
Goldberger, that are contained in any media (audio tapes, CDs, DVDs, zip drives, hard
drives or any other electronic format and any written transcriptions).
14. All intercepted phone conversations authorized by RRA including but not
limited to any one of its attorneys or investigators or anyone retained by or working for
RRA related to Jeffrey Epstein that are saved or stored in any media (audio tapes, CDs,
DVDs, zip drives, hard drives or any other electronic format and any written
transcriptions).
15. All intercepted or acquired electronic mail (e-mails) to or from Jeffrey
Epstein authorized by RRA including but not limited to any one of its attorneys or
investigators or anyone retained by or working for RRA.
16. All intercepted or acquired electronic mail (e-mails) to and from the
attorneys for Jeffrey Epstein including but not limited to: Roy Black, Alan Dershowitz or
Jack Goldberger, authorized by RRA including but not limited to any one of its attorneys
or investigators or anyone retained by or working for RRA.
17. All documents supporting the contention that a sexual assault took place
on an airplane purportedly owned by Jeffrey Epstein or a Jeffrey Epstein entity at any
time between 1998 and 2005.
18. All documents related to the amount of all Costs that were incurred by you
igjbe representation of you and/or your law firm in representing Jane Doe, L.M. and
prior to joining RRA.
19. All documents setting forth to amount of Costs were incurred by RRA
in its representation of Jane Doe, L.M. and M. during the time you were employed by
RRA (or that is being claimed by the Trustee).
20. In the attached transcript dated July 31, 2009, you stated to Judge Hafele
with regard to the M. and L.M. cases the following:
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"What the evidence is really going to show is that Mr. Epstein — at
least dating back as far as our investigation resources have permitted,
back to 1997 or '98 — has every single day of his life, made an attempt to
sexually abuse children.
We're not talking about five, we're not talking about 20, we're not
talking about 100, we're not talking about 400, which I believe, is the
number known to law enforcement, we are talking about thousands of
children, and it is through a very intricate and complicated system that he
devised where he has as many as 20 people working underneath him that
he is paying well to schedule these appointments, to locate these girls."
(A) Provide all documents to support this assertion including any
documents which are the source of the information.
21. lAl ll documents related to or mentioning potential deponents in the Jane
Doe, L.M. or . cases.
22. All documents that support your claim of damages in your counterclaim in
this case.
23. The written fee agreement with the Searcy Denney firm for their
representation of you in this case.
24. All emails exchanged between you (or anyone of your behalf) and one or
more of the following individuals wherein Epstein, a Palm Beach billionaire or a similar
reference was mentioned:
a. Scott Rothstein
b. Russell Adler
c. William Berger
d. Michael Fisten
e. Kenneth Jenne
f. David Boden
g. Deborah Villegas
h. Andrew Barnett
i. Patrick Roberts
j. Richard (Rick) Fandrey
k. Christina Kitterman.
25. A copy of your RRA business card.
26. Any employment agreements, letter agreements or memos given to you
by RRA or a representative or agent of RRA describing your compensation and benefits
at RRA.
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27. All documents and communications from Herbert Stettin, as bankruptcy
Trustee for RRA, asserting liens against recoveries in:
a. L.M. v. Epstein, Case No. 502008CA028051XXXXMB
b. . v. Epstein, Case No. 502008CA028058XXXXMB
c. Jane Doe v. Epstein, Case No. 08-CV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON
Certificate of Service
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing was sent by fax and U.S.
Mail to the following addressees on this 12th day of April , 2010:
Gary M. Farmer, Jr., Esq. Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq.
Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
& Lehrman, PL 250 Australian Avenue South
425 N. Andrews Avenue, Suite 2 Suite 1400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 West Palm Beach FL 33401-5012
Fax:
- fax Co-Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein
Attorneys for Defendant, L.M.
Jack Scarola, Esq. MARC S. NURIK, ESQ.
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Law Offices of Marc S. Nurik
Shipley, P.A One East Broward Boulevard
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Suite 700
West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
686-6300
383-9424 F Fax
Attorneys for Defendant Bradley Edwards Attorneys for Defendant Scott Rothstein
BURMAN, CRITTON, LUTTIER & COLEMAN, LLP
303 Banyan Boulevard
Suite 400
West Pal 33401
(561) 84
(561)
B
Ro► D. ritton, Jr.
Florida Bar #224162
Michael J. Pike
Florida Bar #617296
(Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein)
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