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associated with the treatment of Jane. 28. Jane Doe's Father experienced and will continue to experience great mental anguish, pain and suffering from the time that Defendant's tortious conduct occurred. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe's Father demands judgment for loss of consortium damages, costs and such other and further relief as this Court deems proper. JURY TRIAL DEMAND Plaintiffs demand a jury trial in this action. Dated: January 924, 2008 Respectfully submitted, HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiffs 18205 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2218 Miami, Florida 33160 Tel: 305-931-2200 Fax: - - By: Florida Bar No. NIS HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN, P. A. - 6 - www.hermanlaw.com EFTA00257482
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO.:
JANE DOE NO. 2,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Jane Doe No. 2 ("Jane" or "Jane Doe"), brings this Complaint against Jeffrey
Epstein, as follows:
Parties, Jurisdiction and Venue
1.
Jane Doe No. 2 is a citizen and resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is sui
juris.
2.
This Complaint is brought under a fictitious name to protect the identity of the
Plaintiff because this Complaint makes sensitive allegations of sexual assault and abuse upon a
minor.
3.
Defendant Jeffrey Epstein is a citizen and resident of the State of New York.
4.
This is an action for damages in excess of $50 million.
5.
This Court has jurisdiction of th is action and the claims set forth herein pursuant to 28
U.S.C. § I332(a), as the matter in controversy (i) exceeds $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs;
and (ii) is between citizens of different states.
6.
This Court has venue of this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §139I(a) as a substantial
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part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred in this District.
Factual Allegations
7.
At all relevant times, Defendant Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") was an adult male, 52
years old. Epstein is a financier and money manager with a secret clientele limited exclusively to
billionaires. He is himself a man of tremendous wealth, power and influence. He maintains his
principal home in New York and also owns residences in New Mexico, St. Thomas and Palm Beach,
FL. The allegations herein concern Epstein's conduct while at his lavish estate in Palm Beach.
8.
Upon information and belief, Epstein has a sexual preference and obsession for
underage minor girls. He engaged in a plan and scheme in which he gained access to primarily
economically disadvantaged minor girls in his home, sexually assaulted these girls, and then gave
them money. In or about 2004-2005, Jane Doe, then approximately 16 years old, fell into Epstein's
trap and became one of his victims.
9.
Upon information and belief, Jeffrey Epstein carried out his scheme and assaulted
girls in Florida, New York and on his private island, known as Little St. James, in St. Thomas.
10.
Epstein's scheme involved the use of young girls to recruit underage girls. (Upon
information and belief, the young girl who brought Jane Doe to Epstein was herself a minor victim
of Epstein, and will therefore not be named in this Complaint). Under Epstein's plan, underage girls
were recruited ostensibly to give a wealthy man a massage for monetary compensation in his Palm
Beach mansion. The recruiter would be contacted when Epstein was planning to be at his Palm
Beach residence or soon after he had arrived there. Epstein or someone on his behalf would direct
the recruiter to bring one or more underage girls to the residence. The recruiter, upon information
and belief, generally sought out economically disadvantaged underage girls from western Palm
Beach County who would be enticed by the money being offered - generally $200 to $300 per
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"massage" session - and who were perceived as less likely to complain to authorities or have credibility if allegations of improper conduct were made. This was an important element of Epstein's plan. 11. Epstein's plan and scheme reflected a particular pattern and method. Upon arrival at Epstein's mansion, the underage victim would be introduced to , Epstein's assistant, who gathered the girl's personal information, including her name and telephone number. IM would then bring the girl up a flight of stairs to a bedroom that contained a massage table in addition to other furnishings. There were photographs of nude women lining the stairway hall and in the bedroom. The girl would then find herself alone in the room with Epstein, who would be wearing only a towel. He would then remove his towel and lie naked on the massage table, and direct the girl to remove her clothes. Epstein 12. Consistent with the foregoing plan and scheme, Jane Doe was recruited to give Epstein a massage for monetary compensation. Jane was brought to Epstein's mansion in Palm Beach. Once at the mansion, Jane was introduced to who led her up the flight of stairs to the room with the massage table. In this room, Epstein told Jane to take off her clothes and give him a massage. Jane kept her panties and bra on and complied with Epstein's instructions. Epstein wore only a towel around his waste. After a short period of time, Epstein removed the towel and rolled over Epstein Jane. 13. After Epstein had completed the assault, Jane was then able to get dressed, leave the room and go back down the stairs. Jane was paid $200 by Epstein. The young girl who recruited Jane was paid $100 by Epstein for bringing Jane to him. 14. As a result of this encounter with Epstein, Jane experienced confusion, shame, HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN, P. A. - 3 - www.hermanlaw.com EFTA00257485
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humiliation and embarrassment, and has suffered severe psychological and emotional injuries. COUNT I Sexual Assault 15. Plaintiff Jane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 14 above. 16. Epstein tortiously assaulted Jane Doe sexually. Epstein's acts were intentional, unlawful, offensive and harmful. 17. Epstein's plan and scheme in which he committed such acts upon Jane Doe were done willfully and maliciously. 18. This sexual assault was in violation of Chapter 800 of the Florida Statutes, which recognizes as a crime the lewd and lascivious acts committed by Epstein upon Jane. 19. As a direct and proximate result of Epstein's assault on Jane, she has suffered and will continue to suffer severe and permanent traumatic injuries, including mental, psychological and emotional damages. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe No. 2 demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, and such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. COUNT II Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress 20. Plaintiff Jane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 14 above. 21. Epstein's conduct was intentional or reckless. 22. Epstein's conduct was outrageous, going beyond all bounds of decency. 23. Epstein's conduct caused severe emotional distress to Jane Doe. Epstein knew or had reason to know that his intentional and outrageous conduct would cause emotional trauma and damage to Jane Doe. HERMAN ai MERMELSTEIN, P. A. www.hermanlaw.com - 4 - EFTA00257486
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24. As a direct and proximate result of Epstein's intentional or reckless conduct, Jane Doe, has suffered and will continue to suffer severe mental anguish and pain. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe No. 2 demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for compensatory damages, costs, punitive damages, and such other and further rel ief as this Court deems just and proper. JURY TRIAL DEMAND Plaintiffs demand a jury trial in this action. Dated: February 2008 Respectfully submitted, HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiffs 18205 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2218 Miami, Florida 33160 Tel: 305-931-2200 Fax: 305-931-0877 By: HERMAN E. MERMELSTEIN, P. A. - 5 - www.hermanlaw.com EFTA00257487
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JANE DOE NO. 3,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Defendant.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO.:
08-CV-80232
March 5, 2008
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COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Jane Doe No.3 ("Jane" or "Jane Doe"), brings this Complaint against Jeffrey
Epstein, as follows:
Parties, Jurisdiction and Venue
1.
Jane Doe is a citizen and resident of the State of Florida, and is sui juris.
2.
This Complaint is brought under a fictitious name to protect the identity of the
Plaintiff because this Complaint makes sensitive allegations of sexual assault and abuse upon her
when she was a minor.
3.
Defendant Jeffrey Epstein is a citizen and resident of the State of New York.
4.
This is an action for damages in excess of $50 million.
5.
This Court has jurisdiction of this action and the claims set forth herein pursuant to 28
U.S.C. §1332(a), as the matter in controversy (i) exceeds S75,000, exclusive of interest and costs;
and (ii) is between citizens of different states.
6.
This Court has venue of this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1391(a) as a substantial
part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred in this District.
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Factual Allegations
7.
At all relevant times, Defendant Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") was an adult male, 52
years old. Epstein is a financier and money manager with a secret clientele limited exclusively to
billionaires. He is himself a man of tremendous wealth, power and influence. He maintains his
principal home in New York and also owns residences in New Mexico, St. Thomas and Palm Beach,
FL. The allegations herein concern Epstein's conduct while at his lavish estate in Palm Beach.
8.
Upon information and belief, Epstein has a sexual preference and obsession for
underage minor girls. He engaged in a plan and scheme in which he gained access to primarily
economically disadvantaged minor girls in his home, sexually assaulted these girls, and then gave
them money. In or about 2004-2005, Jane Doe, then 16 years old, fell into Epstein's trap and
became one of his victims.
9.
Upon information and belief, Jeffrey Epstein carried out his scheme and assaulted
girls in Florida, New York and on his private island, known as Little St. James, in St. Thomas.
10.
An integral player in Epstein's Florida scheme was
, a Palm Beach
Community College student from Loxahatchee, Florida. She recruited girls ostensibly to give a
wealthy man a massage for monetary compensation in his Palm Beach mansion. Under Epstein's
plan,
would be contacted when Epstein was planning to be at his Palm Beach residence
or soon after he had arrived there. Epstein or someone on his behalf directed
to bring
one or more underage girls to the residence.
upon information and belief, generally
sought out economically disadvantaged underage girls from Loxahatchee and surrounding areas who
would be enticed by the money being offered - generally $200 to $300 per "massage" session - and
who were perceived as less likely to complain to authorities or have credibility if allegations of
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improper conduct were made. This was an important element of Epstein's plan. 11. Epstein's plan and scheme reflected a particular pattern and method. Upon arrival at Epstein's mansion, the victim would be brought to the kitchen. She would then be led up a flight of stairs to a bedroom that contained a massage table in addition to other furnishings. Once the girl was alone in this room, Epstein would enter wearing only a towel to cover his private area. He then would lay down on the massage table and 12. Consistent with the foregoing plan and scheme, recruited Jane Doe to give Epstein a massage for monetary compensation. brought Jane to Epstein's mansion in Palm Beach. Jane was led up the flight of stairs to the room with the massage table. She was alone in the room when Epstein arrived wearing a towel to cover his private parts. He laid down on the massage table, aniz . In addition, Jeffrey Epstein during the massage. 13. After Epstein had completed the assault, he left the room. Jane was then able to leave the room and go back down the stairs. She then met again who brought Jane home. Jane was paid $200 by Epstein. was also paid by Epstein for bringing Jane to him. 14. As a result of this encounter with Epstein, the 16-year old Jane experienced trauma, shock, confusion, shame, humiliation and embarrassment. COUNTI Sexual Assault 15. PlaintiffJane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 14 above. 16. Epstein tortiously assaulted Jane Doe sexually in or about 2004-2005. Epstein's acts were intentional, unlawful, offensive and harmful. HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN, P. A. - 3 - www.herrnanlaw.com EFTA00257490
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17. Epstein's plan and scheme in which he committed such acts upon Jane Doe were done willfully and maliciously. 18. This sexual assault was in violation of Chapter 800 of the Florida Statutes, which recognizes as a crime the lewd and lascivious acts committed by Epstein upon Jane. 19. As a direct and proximate result of Epstein's assault on Jane, she has suffered and will continue to suffer severe and permanent traumatic injuries, including mental, psychological and emotional damages. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe, demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, and such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. COUNT II Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress 20. Plaintiffs Jane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 14 above. 21. Epstein's conduct was intentional or reckless. 22. Epstein's conduct was outrageous, going beyond all bounds of decency. 23. Epstein's conduct caused severe emotional distress to Jane Doe. Epstein knew or had reason to know that his intentional and outrageous conduct would cause emotional trauma and damage to Jane Doe. 24. As a direct and proximate result of Epstein's intentional or reckless conduct, Jane Doe has suffered and will continue to suffer severe mental anguish and pain. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for compensatory damages, costs, punitive damages, and such other and further relief as this Court HERMAN F. MERMELSTEIN, P. A. - 4 - www.hermanlaw.com EFTA00257491
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deems just and proper. JURY TRIAL DEMAND Plaintiffs demand a jury trial in this action. Dated: March I , 2008 HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN, P. A. - 5 - Respectfully submitted, HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiffs 18205 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2218 Miami, Florida 33160 Tel: 305-931-2200 Fax: By: vAvw.hermaniaw.com EFTA00257492
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