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Page 267 Page 269 1 fact, you and Jeffrey Epstein engaged in criminal 1 MR. Same instruction. 2 activity as it relates to Jane Doe No. 8? 2 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 3 MR. : Instruct the witness not 3 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 4 to answer the question. 4 BY MR. . 5 MR. HOROWITZ: Do you have the premarked 5 Q. And did you place at least some of the 6 7 Exhibit 5, b an chance? MR. : I gave it back to 6 7 calls reflected on that phone bill with an eye toward arranging for minor children under the age of 8 Mr. Kuvin. 8 18 to come to Jeffrey Epstein's home for his sexual 9 MR. HOROWITZ: I'll hand it back to you. 9 pleasure? 10 Sorry. 10 MR. Object to the form as 11 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 11 compound and a standing objection, and also 12 Q. Let me ask Ms. to take a look at 12 instruct the witness not to answer based on 13 what's been 'remarked as Exhibit 5. 13 Fifth Amendment. 14 MR. : Do you want us to look at 14 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 15 the whole thing? 15 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 16 MR. HOROWITZ: Well, if we're going to 16 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 17 take more than a -- yeah, we can go off record 17 Q. And with respect to the phone calls 18 19 if she'sgoing to look at the whole thing. MR. : If you want to ask her 19 18 reflected on the bill which you received, did you answer some of those phone calls with an eye toward 20 about every page, we'll look at every page. 20 arranging for procuring underage girls to come to 21 But if you want to just ask some general 21 Jeffrey Epstein's home for his sexual pleasure? 22 questions. perhaps then we can just -- 22 MR. : Object to the, object to 23 MR. HOROWITZ: Well, if you know that 23 the form. Instruct the witness not to answer, 24 you're goin to assert the Fifth Amendment -- 24 based on Fifth Amendment privilege. 25 MR. : I doubt we're answering 25 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my Page 268 Page 270 1 any questions about it, but go on ahead. And 1 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 if we need to take a break, we'll take a break. 2 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 3 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 3 Q. Do, does the phone, does the premarked 4 Q. Okay. Have you had enough of a look at 4 Exhibit 5 reflect phone calls wherein you arranged 5 those records to determine whether those are the 5 for Jeffrey Epstein to meet children under the age 6 telephone records for the cellphone that you used 6 of 18 for his sexual • leasure? 7 during the time periods set forth on those phone 7 MR. : Objection to the form. 8 bills? 8 It's a compound question, instruct the witness 9 MR. Instruct the witness not 9 not to answer based on the Fifth Amendment. 10 to answer the question based on the Fifth 10 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 11 Amendment. 11 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 12 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 12 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 13 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 13 Q. Would it be accurate to describe Jeffrey 14 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 14 Epstein's home between the years 2001 and 2006 as a 15 Q. Are the phone calls that the telephone 15 house of horrors? 16 bills reflect as having been made phone calls that 16 MR. : Object to the form of the 17 were b our 17 Instruct the witness not to answer. 18 placed MR. Same instruction. 18 question. BY MR. HOROWITZ: 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 19 Q. Would you say that childhood sexual abuse 20 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 20 was committed at Jeffrey Epstein's home every day 21 BY MR. HOROWITZ: 21 that he was in Palm Beach County between the years 22 Q. Okay. Are the phone calls that the phone 22 2001 and 2006? 23 bill reflects as having been received on that 23 MR. : Object to the form. It 24 telephone line phone calls that you, in fact. 24 assumes she knows anything about Jeffrey 25 received? 25 Epstein or his home or when he i. in Palm Beach 21 (Pages 267 to 270) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 21 of 48 EFTA_00065385 EFTA01246531
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Page 271 Page 273 1 County, so instruct her not to answer the 1 compound and assumes facts not within the 2 question. 2 knowledge of this witness. Instruct the 3 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 3 witness not to answer based on the Fifth 4 lawyer. I choose to assert my Fifth Amendment 4 Amendment. 5 right. 5 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 6 MR. HOROWITZ: No other questions. 6 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 7 MR. Thank you. Who is next 7 BY MR. WEISSING: 8 up? 8 Q. Beginning in August of 2002, are you aware 9 MR. KUVIN: Next? Do you want to go next? 9 that M. was coerced by Jeffrey Epstein into sexual 10 MS. EZELL: Do you have a trial date? You 10 conduct? 11 may want to go because you have a trial date. 11 MR. : Objection to form. 12 MR. WEISSING: I do. 12 leading. Well. it's compound. Instruct the 13 MR. KUVIN: Yeah, you do. Whenever you're 13 witness not to answer based on the Fifth 14 ready. Go ahead. After you. 14 Amendment. The question is also ambiguous as 15 MR. • Whenever you're ready. Is 15 to coercion. 16 our videographer ready. 16 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 17 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Oh, yeah. Were all 17 lawyer, I must assert my Fifth Amendment right. 18 good. 18 MR. WEISSING: Are you aware that between 19 MR. We're all good? 19 August 2002 and September of 2005, had 20 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: We never went off the 20 sexual conduct with Jeffrey Epstein? 21 record. 21 MR. : Object to the form, 22 CROSS t 22 standing objection. Instruct the witness not 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 to answer. 24 Q. Ms.= Mau Weissing here. Do you 24 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 25 know..? 25 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. Page 272 Page 274 1 MR. Instruct the witness not 1 BY MR. WEISSING: 2 to answer the question based on Fifth 2 Q. Okay. Are you aware that between August 3 Amendment. 3 2002 and September of 2005, Jeffrey Epstein engaged 4 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 4 in fondling and inappropriate illegal sexual 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 5 touching of ? 6 BY MR. WEISSING: 6 MR. Objection to the form. 7 Q. Have ou ever met..? 7 standing objection and ambiguous as to 8 MR. Object to the form. I 8 terminology. Instruct the witness not to 9 believe that's been asked and answered several 9 answer. 10 times. Well, not answered several times. But 10 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 11 I'll instruct her once again not to answer the 11 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 12 question. 12 BY MR. WEISSING: 13 BY MR. WEISSING: 13 Q. Are you aware that during that same 14 Q. Are you aware that.. was 14 years of 14 period, that Jeffrey Epstein ensascl in oral sex or 15 age when she first came to Jeffrey Epstein's mansion 10 other sexual misconduct with M.? 16 in 2002? 16 MR. Same objection as the 17 MR. Object to the form. 17 previous question and same instruction to the 18 Instruct the witness not to answer. 18 witness. 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 20 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 20 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 21 BY MR. WEISSING: 21 BY MR. WEISSING: 22 Q. Are you aware that at all times that -- 22 Q. Are you aware that in that same time 23 from 2002 to 2005, when came to his mansion. 23 period that Jeffrey Epstein masturbated in the 24 she was a minor child? 24 presence of. 25 MR. Object to the form. It's 25 MR. Objection to the form. 22 (Pages 271 to 27 4) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 22 of 48 EFTA_00065386 EFTA01246532
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Page 275 Page 277 1 standing objection and instruct the witness not 1 answer as well as compound. 2 to answer. 2 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 3 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 3 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 4 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 4 BY MR. WEISSING: 5 BY MR. WEISSING: 5 Q. At all times that.. was engaged with 6 Q. Are you aware that for all of her 6 the behaviors with Jeffrey Epstein, did he know that 7 behaviors with Jeffrey Epstein that.. was paid by 7 she was a minor child? 8 him? 8 MR. : Objection to the form, 9 MR. : Objection to the font 9 calls for speculations as to Mr. Epstein's 10 leading, as well as the standing objection, and 10 mindset, also assumes she knows Mr. Epstein. so 11 instruct the witness not to answer. 11 I would object as compound and instruct her not 12 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 12 to answer. 13 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 13 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 14 BY MR. WEISSING: 14 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 15 Q. Did you pay.. for any of her work for 15 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 Jeffrey Epstein? 16 Q. At all times during her interaction with 17 MR. : Objection to the form. 17 Jeffrey Epstein did Jeffrey Epstein tell you that 18 Instruct the witness not to answer. 18 he knew that was a minor child? 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 19 MR. Objection to form. 20 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 20 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 21 BY MR. WEISSING: 21 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 22 Q. Are you aware that Jeffrey Epstein. during 22 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 the period of August 2nd -- 2002 and September of 23 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein tell you that he 24 2005 committed numerous criminal and sexual offenses 24 engaged in numerous sexual activities with M. 25 against a minor child? 25 between the periods of August 2nd and September -- Page 276 Page 278 1 MR. Objection to the form. 1 August 2002 and Se ember 2005? 2 Calls for a legal conclusion. It's compound 2 MR. : Objection to the form. 3 and ambiguous and instruct the witness not to 3 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 4 answer. 4 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 5 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 5 BY MR. WEISSING: 6 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 6 Q. Did Jeffrey E • stein tell ou that he had 7 BY MR. WEISSING: 7 sexual) ex loited 8 Q. Are you aware that due to the influence of I 9 Jeffre E stein's interaction with 9 MR. : Objection to form. It's ■ 10 ambiguous. calls for legal conclusions, and 11 MR. Objection to the form, 11 it's compound. Instruct the witness not to 12 leading. Requires speculation. is ambiguous 12 answer based on Fifth Amendment privilege. 13 and compound, and instruct the witness not to 13 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 14 answer. 14 lawyer, I must assert my Fifth Amendment right. 15 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 15 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 16 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein ever tell you that he 17 BY MR. WEISSING: 17 was harmin intentional) ..? 18 Q. At all times when ■. was engaged with 18 MR. : Objection to the form. It 19 Jeffrey Epstein. he knew that she was a minor child. 19 assumes knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein. Instruct 20 MR. Is that a question or a 20 her not to answer. 21 statement? 21 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 22 BY MR. WEISSING: 22 lawyer, I must exert my Fifth Amendment right. 23 Q. Correct? 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 24 MR. Objection to the form, 24 Q. Did you know that Jeffrey Epstein's 25 leading. I'll instruct the witness not to 25 behavior was causing injury. pain and suffering. and 23 (Pages 275 to 278) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 23 of 48 EFTA_00065387 EFTA01246533
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Page 279 Page 281 1 emotional trauma to 9 1 ambiguous as to "school children." Instruct 2 MR. Objection to the form, 2 the witness not to answer. 3 calls for speculation and is otherwise a 3 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 4 standing objection. 4 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 5 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 5 BY MR. WEISSING: 6 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 6 Q. With regard to the young girls who you 7 BY MR. WEISSING: 7 contacted to set up sexual encounters with 8 Q. Were you aware that Jeffrey Epstein was 8 Jeffrey Epstein, were they between the ages, school 9 using his wealth and the proximity of his mansion to 9 girls between the axes of 13 and 17 years of age? 10 lead young underage girls into having sexual 10 MR. : Objection to the form. 11 behaviors with him? 11 Its compound and instruct the witness not to 12 MR. Objection to form, 12 answer. 13 standing objection and ambiguous. 13 THE WITNESS: Upon the instruction of my 14 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 14 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 15 lawyer I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 15 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 Q. Now, do you believe that Jeffrey Epstein 17 Q. Were you scheduling girls to 17 presents a clear danger to female children in this 18 meet with Jeffry E stein? 18 community? 19 MR. Objection to form, 19 MR. Objection to form, 20 standing objection. 20 standing objection. 21 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 21 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 22 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 22 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 24 Q. In scheduling girls to meet with 24 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein tell you that he was 25 Jeffrey Epstein, did you ever call any escort 25 intentionally engaging in sexual misconduct with Page 280 Page 282 1 services? 1 .. in an effort to hun her? 2 MR. Objection to form. 2 MR. : Objection to the form, 3 standing objection. 3 standing objection and also ambiguous. 4 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 4 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 5 lawyer I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 6 BY MR. WEISSING: 6 BY MR. WEISSING: 7 Q. In scheduling sexual encounters for 7 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein tell that he knew 8 Jeffrey Epstein, did you ever contact any, any known 8 that his sexual behavior with MI. was, in fact, 9 prostitutes? 9 injuring her? 10 MR. Objection to form. 10 MR. : Objection to form. 11 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 11 THE WITNESS: At the instruction I must 12 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 12 invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 13 BY MR. WEISSING: 13 BY MR. WEISSING: 14 Q. With regard to the girls who were 14 Q. Were you aware that Jeffrey Epstein 15 scheduled, these were basically school children, 15 touched.. with -- in her, in the intimate areas 16 correct? 16 of her body? 17 MR. Objection to form, 17 MR. Objection to the form, 18 leading, and also a standing objection. 18 both compound, standing objection and 19 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 19 ambiguous. 20 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 20 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 21 BY MR. WEISSING: 21 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 22 Q. Were the girls who you contacted on behalf 22 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 of Jeffrey Epstein, school children in this 23 Q. Are ou aware that Jeffrey Epstein 24 community? 24 penetrated % va ina? 25 MR. Objection to form and 25 MR. : Obection to the form. 24 (Pages 279 to 282) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 24 of 48 EFTA_00065388 EFTA01246534
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Page 283 Page 285 1 standing objection. 1 MR. Objection to the form in 2 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 2 that assumes knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein or 3 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 3 where his mansion is or what goes on in his 4 BY MR. WEISSING: 4 mansion, so instruct her not to answer it. 5 Are you aware that Jeffrey Epstein touched 5 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 6 in the intimate portions of her body on dozens 6 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 7 of occasions between August 2002 and September of 7 BY MR. WEISSING: 8 2005? 8 Q. Between August 2002 and S tember of 2005, 9 MR. Objection to the form, 9 did Jeffrey Epstein coerce or engage. in sexual 10 standing objection. 10 activity at his mansion? 11 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 11 MR. Objection to form and 12 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 12 ambiguous as to "coercion." 13 BY MR. WEISSING: 13 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 14 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein tell you that he had 14 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 15 touched in the intimate portions of her body 15 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 and penetrated her body with a design to injure her 16 Q. Between August 2002 and September 2005, 17 between Au ust 2002 and September of 2005? 17 did Jeffrey Epstein engage in sexual misconduct with 18 MR. Objection to the form as 18 19 compound and instruct the witness not to 19 MR. Objection to the form and 20 answer. 20 ambiguous as to "sexual misconduct." 21 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 21 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 22 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 22 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 24 Q. Do ou know who M. is? 24 Q. Between August 2002 and September of 2005 25 MR. Instruct the witness not 25 did Jeffrey Epstein engage in conduct with M. for Page 284 Page 286 1 2 to answer based on the Fifth Amendment. THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 1 2 his sexual atification? MR. : Objection to form. 3 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 3 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 4 BY MR. WEISSING: 4 lawyer I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 5 Q. Were you aware when M. first came to 5 BY MR. WEISSING: 6 Jeffrey Epstein's mansion in 2002 that she was a. 6 Q. Were you aware that between August 2002 7 she was a 14- ear-old child? 7 and September of 2005. Jeffrey E n engaged in 8 MR. • Objection to the form. 8 sexual, engaged in behavior with M. for his sexual 9 standing objection. 9 gratification? 10 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 10 MR. : Objection to the form. the 11 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 11 standing objection previously stated and 12 BY MR. WEISSING: 12 ambiguous. 13 Q. How many minor female children have been 13 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 14 brought to Jeffrey Epstein's mansion for the 14 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 15 purposes of his sexual ratification? 15 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 MR. Objection to the form, 16 Q. Between August -- during that same period 17 ambiguous as to time period and standing 17 of time, did Jeffrey Epstein engage in oral sex or 18 objection. 18 other misconduct with 9 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 19 MR. : Standing objection to 20 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 20 form. 21 BY MR. WEISSING: 21 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 22 Q. Between the years of 2001 and 2005, were 22 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 23 more less or less than 1.000 underage female 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 24 children brought to Jeffrey Epstein's mansion for 24 Q. During that same period of time. did 25 his sexual eratification? 25 Jeffrey Epstein engage in masturbation and fondling 25 (Pages 283 to 286) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 25 of 48 EFTA_00065389 EFTA01246535
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Page 287 Page 289 1 of the minor child's sexual organs? 1 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 2 MR. : Can you, can you clarify 2 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 3 what you said, "the minor child"? 3 BY MR. WEISSING: 4 MR. WEISSING: Yes. Were talking about 4 Q. During that same period did Jeffrey 5 I. 5 Epstein tell you that he knew that ■. was a minor 6 MR. : I just want to make sure 6 child? 7 you're limiting the question to M. 7 MR. Objection to the form, the 8 MR. WEISSING: All right. 8 standing objection. 9 MR. : On that basis, we're 9 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 10 objecting to the form, and standing objection. 10 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 11 It assumes multiple facts this witness does not 11 BY MR. WEISSING: 12 acknowledge she does have information about, 12 Q. Did Jeffrey Enin tell you that he knew 13 and therefore the question is compound and 13 that he was injuring M. through numerous sexual 14 ambiguous. and I instruct her not to answer. 14 encounters with her between August 2002 and 15 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 15 September of 2005? 16 lawyer I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 16 MR. Objection to the form. and 17 BY MR. WEISSING: 17 standing objection. Also compound question and 18 Q. You knew that during that period of time, 18 ambiguous, and instruct the witness not to 19 that Jeffrey Epstein was engaged in fondling and 19 answer the question. 20 penetrating the sexual organs of M.? 20 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 21 MR. : Objection to form, 21 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 22 leading, and also a standing objection. 22 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 23 Q. Did know that Jeffrey Epstein was 24 lawyer I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 24 injuring M. through sexual contact with her during 25 25 that period of time? Page 288 Page 290 1 BY MR. WEISSING: 1 MR. Objection to the form. It 2 Q. Did you know during that period of time 2 assumes knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein and a 3 that Jeffrey Epstein was engaging in sexual 3 and instruct the witness not to answer. 4 penetration of ? 4 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 5 MR. Objection to the form, 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 6 standing objection previously stated. 6 BY MR. WEISSING: 7 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 7 Q. Did you know that the criminal conduct by 8 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 8 Jeffrey Epstein against was causing damage to 9 BY MR. WEISSING: 9 M.? 10 01 ::ouring that period of time did you know 10 MR. Objection to the form. It 11 that M. was a minor child? 11 calls for a legal conclusion that the witness 12 MR. Objection to form, 12 is not competent to give. Also calls for 13 standing objection and assumes multiple facts 13 speculation as to harm, if any, to a person she 14 and therefore can't be answered without. 14 hasn't even acknowledged that she knows. so 15 because the question is too ambiguous. 15 it's an improper question. I instruct her not 16 Instruct the witness not to answer. 16 to answer based on the Fifth Amendment. 17 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 17 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 18 lawyer I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 18 lawyer I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 19 BY MR. WEISSING: 19 BY MR. WEISSING: 20 Q. From August 2002 to September 2005, did 20 Q. Are you aware that in the State of Florida 21 Jeffrey Epstein know that ■. was a minor child? 21 it is a crime to engage in sex, sexual activity with 22 MR. Objection to the form, 22 a minor child? 23 calls for speculation and also a standing 23 A. Can you repeat the question, please? 24 objection as assuming knowledge of Jeffrey 24 Q. Yes. Are you aware that in the State of 25 Epstein. Instruct the witness not to answer. 25 Florida it is against. it is a crime to engage in 26 (Pages 287 to 290) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 26 of 48 EFTA_00065390 EFTA01246536
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 291 sexual activit with a minor child? MR. Can -- I'd just ask you to clarify, when you say "sexual activity; are you using a legal term of art, or do you have a specific definition? MR. WEISSING: Sexual activity. MR. Okay. You mean by an adult with a minor child? MR. WEISSING: Yes. MR. Okay. Hold on one second. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 293 MR. Objection to the form to the extent it assumes knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein or M. THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. BY MR. WEISSING: Q. At all times that Jeffrey Epstein was involved with S. she was a minor child, or was she a minor child? MR. Objection to the form. 11 I'm going to object. It calls for a legal 11 standing objection. It assumes facts that 12 conclusion. I'm going to instruct her not to 12 there has been no admission this witness knows 13 answer the question. 13 anything about. Instruct her not to answer. 14 MR. WEISSING: No — 14 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 15 MR. I'm instructing her not to 15 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 16 answer the question. It calls for a legal 16 BY MR. WEISSING: 17 conclusion. It's not a factual question that 17 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein intentionally 18 is designed to lead to discoverable evidence. 18 penetrate M. during his, while she was at his 19 BY MR. WEISSING: 19 mansion? 20 Q. Did you know that M. was suffering 20 MR. Same objection to the 21 injury and emotional and psychological trauma as a 21 form. 22 result of the behavior engaged in with her by 22 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 23 Jeffrey Epstein? 23 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 24 MR. Objection to the form. 24 BY MR. WEISSING: 25 Assumes knowledge of the existence of a person 25 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein engage in masturbation Page 292 Page 294 1 by the name of M. which has not been 1 in front of while she was a minor child at his 2 acknowledged. I instruct her not to answer. 2 mansion? 3 THE WITNESS: On the advice of counsel, I 3 MR. : Objection to the form. 4 must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 4 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 5 BY MR. WEISSING: 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 6 . Were you at the mansion the first time 6 BY MR. WEISSING: 7 that . came to see Jeffrey Epstein? 7 Q. Did you know that Jeffrey Epstein was 8 MR. : Objection to the form. 8 engaging in sex his sexual gratification in the 9 Standing objection as to knowledge of 9 presence of 9 10 Jeffrey Epstein or any mansion. 10 MR. : Objection to the form. 11 THE WITNESS: On the advice of counsel, I 11 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 12 must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 12 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 13 BY MR. WEISSING: 13 BY MR. WEISSING: 14 Q. Did Jeffrey tein tell you that he 14 Q. Did you know that Epstein touched 5 in 15 intended to injure M. by engaging her in sexual 15 the intimate portions of her body on numerous, 16 activity? 16 dozens of occasions between August of 2002 and 17 MR. : Object to the form. 17 September of 2005? 18 Assumes knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein and., 18 MR. : Object to the form. 19 Standing objection. 19 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 20 THE WITNESS: On the advice of my lawyer, 20 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 21 I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 21 BY MR. WEISSING: 22 BY MR. WEISSING: 22 Q. Have you met Jane Doe? 23 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein tell you that he 23 A. At the instruction of my lawyer. I must invoke 24 intended to cause severe emotional distress to 24 my Fifth Amendment ri ht. 25 by engaging her in sexual activity? 25 Q. would you set up the 27 (Pages 291 to 2 9 4) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 27 of 48 EFTA_00065391 EFTA01246537
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Page 295 Page 297 1 massage table where minor children were escorted in 1 massage table and order them to take their clothes 2 Jeffrey Epstein's mansion? 2 off? 3 MR. : Objection to the form. 3 MR. Objection to form. 4 Ifs a compound question that assumes things 4 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 5 about her job and other things that are not 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 6 established and instruct her not to answer. 6 BY MR. WEISSING: 7 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 7 Q. After they disrobed, are you aware that he 8 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 8 would allow them to massage him? 9 BY MR. WEISSING: 9 MR. : Are we talking about a 10 I. Between 2001 and 2005 10 specific person on a specific date, or are you 11 asking a general practice and policy? 12 MR. Instruct the witness not 12 MR. WEISSING: General. 13 to answer based on Fifth Amendment privilege. 13 MR. : Object to the question as 14 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 14 ambiguous. open ended, and instruct the witness 15 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 15 not to answer. 16 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 17 Q. were you 17 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 18 responsible for setting up a massage table in the 18 BY MR. WEISSING: 19 mansion? 19 Q. Are you aware that Jeffrey Epstein 20 MR. : Objection to the form. 20 routinely would turn on. turn onto his back and ask 21 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 21 the to inch his ni les? 22 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 22 girls MR. : Objection to the form. 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 It's a compound question. 24 Q. for, with 24 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 25 Jeffrey Epstein, were you responsible for escorting 25 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. Page 296 Page 298 1 underage girls to the massage table area in the 1 BY MR. WEISSING: 2 mansion? 2 Q. After exposing his naked body to these 3 MR. Objection to form. 3 girls, are you aware that he would then masturbate 4 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 4 in their presence? 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 5 MR. Object to the form. You 6 BY MR. WEISSING: 6 keep asking questions about what 7 Q. After escorting underage girls to the 7 Jeffrey Epstein did. She's not acknowledged 8 massage area in the mansion, did you leave them 8 she even knowns a Jeffrey Epstein. You can ask 9 alone? 9 her if Jeffrey Epstein went to the moon: she's 10 MR. • Objection to fonn. 10 not going to answer the question. but you can 11 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 11 keeping asking. 12 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 12 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 13 BY MR. WEISSING: 13 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 14 Q. After the underage girls were left alone. 14 BY MR. WEISSING: 15 are you aware that Jeffrey Epstein appeared either 15 Q. The amount of, the amount of money given 16 naked or, or wrapped in a towel? 16 to these was dependent upon the extent 17 MR. Objection to form. Calls 17 young girls of behavior engaged in by Jeffrey Epstein: is that 18 for speculation and compound question. Assumes 18 correct? 19 facts that she's not acknowledged any personal 19 MR. Objection to form. leading 20 knowledge of. 20 and otherwise objection to the form for the 21 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 21 reasons previously stated. 22 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 22 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 24 Q. Are you aware that after appearing naked 24 BY MR. WEISSING: 25 in front of underage girls. he would lay down on the 25 Q. Were the girls paid more if they used 28 (Pages 295 to 298) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 28 of 48 EFTA_00065392 EFTA01246538
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Page 299 Page 301 1 vibrators or sexual to s? 1 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 MR. Objection to the form. 2 BY MR. WEISSING: 3 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 3 Q. Were you aware that during that period of 4 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 4 time that Jane Doe was a minor child? 5 BY MR. WEISSING: 5 MR. : Objection to the form. 6 Q. Regarding Jane Doe, when she was first 6 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 7 brought to Epstein's mansion in 2003, she was in 7 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 8 middle school, or was she in middle school? 8 BY MR. WEISSING: 9 MR. Objection to form. 9 Q. Were you aware that during that period of 10 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 10 time that Jeffrey Epstein engaged in fondling and 11 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 11 sexual touchin of Jane Doe? 12 BY MR. WEISSING: 12 MR. Form. 13 Q. Are you aware that in 2003 when Jane Doe 13 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 14 was brought to Epstein's mansion, she was in middle 14 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 15 school? 15 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 MR. Objection to the form. 16 Q. During that period of time, were you aware 17 Once again to answer the question, she would 17 that Jeffrey Epstein engaged in masturbation in the 18 have to implicitly admit that she knows Jeffrey 18 presence of Jane Doe? 19 Epstein or knows anything about Jeffrey Epstein 19 MR. Objection to form. 20 which she is not going to do, so to go onto the 20 THE WITNESS: The instruction of my 21 second half of the question, it's a compound 21 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 22 question as to whatever happened with 22 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 Mr. Epstein. But you keep asking her. She's 23 Q. During that period of time, are you aware 24 not going to answer them. So, they're compound 24 that Jeffrey Epstein engaged in sexual penetration 25 and ambiguous. 25 of Jane Doe? Page 300 Page 302 1 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 1 MR. : Objection to form. 2 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 3 BY MR. WEISSING: 3 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 4 Q. Are you aware that between February 2003 4 BY MR. WEISSING: 5 and June of 2005 that Jane Doe engaged in sexual 5 Q. During that period of time, are you aware 6 7 conduct with Jeffrey Epstein at his mansion? MR. Objection to the form. 6 7 that Jeffrey Epstein perpetuated that kind of behavior upon Jane Doe on dozens of occasions? 8 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 8 MR. : Objection to the form. 9 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 9 It's ambiguous and otherwise standing 10 BY MR. WEISSING: 10 objection. 11 Q. In 2003 she was only -- are you aware that 11 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 12 she was only 14 years of age when she first came to 12 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 13 the mansion? 13 BY MR. WEISSING: 14 MR. Objection to form. 14 Q. Are you aware that when he was engaging in 15 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 15 the sexual conduct with Jane Doe, that he was doing 16 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 16 so with the specific intent to cause her emotional 17 18 BY MR. WEISSING: Q. Between February of 2003 and June 2005, 17 18 and psycholo ical in and damage? MR. : Objection to the form. 19 was Jeffrey Epstein aware that she was 14, 15, 16 19 Calls for a legal conclusion and is ambiguous 20 years of age? 20 and is compound. 21 MR. Objection to form. Calls 21 THE WITNESS: The instruction of my lawyer 22 for her to speculate on the state of mind of a 22 I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 23 person she's not admitting she has any 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 24 knowledge of. 24 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein tell you that when he 25 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 25 would engage in the sexual conduct with Jane Doe. 29 (Pages 299 to 302) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 29 of 48 EFTA_00065393 EFTA01246539
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Page 303 Page 305 1 that he was intentionally and deliberately 1 going to instruct the witness not to answer it 2 attempting to cause her psychological and emotional 2 at all. 3 pain and sufferin 3 BY MR. WEISSING: 4 Objection to form for the 4 Q. Okay. Did you engage in an agreement with 5 reasons previously stated. 5 Jeffrey Epstein that you would seek out underage 6 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 6 female children for his sexual gratification? 7 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 7 MR. : Objection to the form. 8 BY MR. WEISSING: 8 It's a compound question. Instruct the witness 9 Q. Did you see evidence that Jeffrey 9 not to answer. 10 Epstein's sexual misconduct with her led to 10 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 11 emotional distress on her behalf? 11 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 12 MR. • Objection to the form. 12 BY MR. WEISSING: 13 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 13 Q. Are you aware that Jane Doe was injured as 14 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 14 a result of sex traffickin: committed against her? 15 BY MR. WEISSING: 15 MR. : Objection to form. Uses 16 Q. Are you aware that all of Jeffrey 16 legal terminology like "sex trafficking." and 17 Epstein's behavior with the minor children were 17 presumes as part of the question that she knows 18 violations of numerous criminal laws? 18 a person by the name of Jane Doe, which she 19 MR. Objection to the form. It 19 does not acknowledge. Therefore she's not 20 calls for a legal conclusion. I will instruct 20 going to answer the question in that form. I 21 her not to answer the question at all. 21 instruct her not to answer, based on Fifth 22 BY MR. WEISSING: 22 Amendment because the answer would implicitly 23 Q. Did you know that Jeffrey Epstein's 23 acknowledge that she knows these people or that 24 behavior with these minor children was criminal in 24 she knows Mr. Epstein. 25 nature? 25 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my Page 304 Page 306 1 MR. Objection to the form. It 1 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 assumes she has knowledge of whatever conduct 2 BY MR. WEISSING: 3 Jeffrey Epstein, whoever that may be, may have 3 Q. Are you aware that Jane, Jane Doe suffered 4 engaged in. So it requires her to speculate as 4 emotional and psychological trauma and injury as a 5 to a legal conclusion that she's not going to 5 result of the behavior engaged with her by 6 give. 6 Jeffrey Epstein? 7 BY MR. WEISSING: 7 MR. Same objection as stated 8 I. 8 to the previous question and instruct the I were you paid bonuses or any kind 9 witness not to answer, because to attempt to 10 of additional monies for bringing minor children for 10 answer that question would implicitly admit 11 his sexual ratification to him? 11 that she knows Jeffrey Epstein or knows 12 MR. : Objection to form. 12 anything about Jane Doe. 13 Assumes facts such as that she ever worked for 13 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 14 Jeffrey Epstein or has any immediate knowledge, 14 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 15 is otherwise compound and ambiguous, and 15 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 instruct her not to answer. 16 Q. With regard to these girls who were being 17 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 17 procured for Jeffrey Epstein, did you arrange for 18 lawyer, I must exert my Fifth Amendment right. 18 their travel to the mansion? 19 BY MR. WEISSING: 19 MR. : Objection to the form. 20 Q. Did you conspire with Jeffrey Epstein to 20 ambiguous to the term "procurement," and for 21 gain access to minor children for his sexual 21 the reasons previously stated, and the standing 22 gratification? 22 objection, and instruct the witness not to 23 MR. It's a question that calls 23 answer the question. 24 for a legal conclusion. It doesn't in any way 24 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 25 lead to any discoverable evidence. and I ant 25 lawyer. I must invoke my Filth Amendment right. 30 (Pages 303 to 306) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 30 of 48 EFTA_00065394 EFTA01246540
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Page 307 Page 309 1 BY MR. WEISSING: 1 BY MR. WEISSING: 2 Q. did you 2 Q. Are you aware that Jeffrey Epstein engaged 3 coordinate efforts with others in bringing minor 3 in sexual misconduct with Jane Doe at least 20 times 4 female children to his mansion for his sexual 4 between February 2003 and June 2005 while she was a 5 gratification? 5 minor child? 6 MR. Objection to the form. 6 MR. : Objection to the form. 7 Same objection previously made to the standing 7 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 8 objection. 8 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 9 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 9 BY MR. WEISSING: 10 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 10 Q. In the scheduling of girls for 11 BY MR. WEISSING: 11 Jeffrey Epstein. did he have a particular interest 12 Q. Were you aware that many of the girls 12 in girls under the a:e of 14? 13 brought to Epstein's were minor -- Epstein mansion 13 MR. : Objection to the form. It 14 were minors. under at a:e of 14 years of age? 14 assumes she did scheduling for Jeffrey Epstein. 15 MR. : Object to the form. 15 In order to answer the question. she has to 16 Instruct the witness not to answer. 16 implicitly admit that %%filch she's not 17 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 17 admitting. and therefore she's not answering 18 lawyer. I must invoke the Fifth Amendment 18 the question. 19 right. 19 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 20 BY MR. WEISSING: 20 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 21 Q. Did you coordinate with some of the girls 21 BY MR. WEISSING: 22 to bring other underage female children to Epstein 22 Q. In procuring girls for Jeffrey Epstein, 23 for his sexual ratification? 23 was he primarily interested in young, skinny and 24 MR. : Objection. Can we narrow 24 attractive girls? 25 down "other girls" and who we are talking 25 MR. : Objection to the form and Page 308 Page 310 1 about? We already have questioning from 1 implicitly assumes that she procured girls for 2 Mr. Horowitz about his clients and Mr. Kuvin 2 Jeffrey Epstein, which she has not admitted to 3 about his clients. Can we narrow that down a 3 or is not admitting to. so therefore she can't 4 little bit? 4 fairly answer the question as it's been asked. S MR. WEISSING: I'm asking about whether or 5 so therefore. I will instruct her not to answer 6 not she had someone she coordinated with to 6 it. 7 bring other irls. Oka ? 7 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 8 MR. And same form objection. 8 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 9 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 9 BY MR. WEISSING: 10 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 10 Q. With regard to the amount paid to the 11 privilege. 11 girls for what they did with Jeffrey Epstein, would 12 BY MR. WEISSING: 12 the standard a ment be several hundred dollars? 13 Q. When you scheduled these girls to come to 13 MR. : Objection to the form. 14 the mansion, you knew that they were coming for 14 standard objection. 15 Jeffrey Epstein's sexual ratification, did you not? 15 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 16 MR. Objection to the form. 16 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 17 It's a compound question that assumes she did 17 BY MR. WEISSING: 18 scheduling, assumes she brought them to the 18 Q. Did he have a standard escalation of the 19 mansion, assumes she knows what the mansion is, 19 amount that he would pay depending upon the nature 20 and assumes she knows who Jeffrey Epstein is. 20 of the sexual acts that he rformed with them? 21 So it's a compound question that she can't 21 MR. : Objection. objection. The 22 fairly answer without -- in the form that it's 22 question has been asked and answered in 23 asked and instruct her not to answer. 23 different forms several times, and again 24 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 24 standing objection as to the form of the 25 law er. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. __.. 25 question. 31 (Pages 307 to 310) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 31 of 48 EFTA_00065395 EFTA01246541
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Page 311 Page 313 1 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 1 happen? 2 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 MR. Objection to the form for 3 BY MR. WEISSING: 3 the same reasons previously stated. 4 Q. The engaging in sexual practices with 4 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 5 underage girls, was this something that went on for 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 6 a substantialperiod of time? 6 BY MR. WEISSING: 7 MR. : Objection to the form. 7 Q. Are you aware that Epstein received sexual 8 9 It's ambiguous. It assumes facts that she's not conceding. and she can't fairly answer the 8 9 gratification from sexual) abusing minor children? MR. : Object to the form. It 10 question based on the assumptions that are made 10 calls for a legal conclusion and it's 11 in it. I will therefore instruct her not to 11 ambiguous, and the standing objection as to any 12 answer the question. 12 knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein or any abuse of 13 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 13 minor children. 14 lawyer I must exercise my Fifth Amendment 14 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 15 right. 15 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 16 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 BY MR. WEISSING: 17 Q. With regard to the payments made to the 17 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein ever tell you that he 18 girls, would he make bigger payments to these minor 18 received sexual gratification from sexually abusing 19 girls depending upon the degree of force he used 19 minor children? 20 towards them? 20 MR. : Objection to the form for 21 MR. : Objection to the form. It 21 the same reasons previously stated. 22 assumes numerous facts that have not been 22 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 23 established nor that this witness is admitting. 23 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 24 So, I instruct her not to answer. 24 MR. : Folks, it's 4:20. We've 25 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 25 been at this for a long, long time. This is Page 312 Page 314 1 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 1 now getting pointless, and we're terminating 2 BY MR. WEISSING: 2 the deposition at 5:00. So I suggest you pick 3 Q. Along that line, would he make greater 3 up the pace. 4 payments, larger payments to the girls if they -- if 4 You can ask a million questions about what 5 he was more concerned about them reporting the 5 Jeffrey Epstein knew, what Jeffrey Epstein did. 6 crimes committed a ainst him? 6 She doesn't know. She's not going to say, so 7 MR. Objection to the form. It 7 we've got 40 minute and we're out of here. 8 calls for speculation. It calls for a legal 8 MR. GARCIA: I haven't asked any 9 conclusion. It assumes facts that have not 9 questions. 10 been admitted. Standing objection to the form. 10 MR. EDWARDS: There others of us that have 11 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 11 questions. 12 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 12 MR. You can take that up with 13 privilege. 13 the judge. We're done at 5:00. 14 BY MR. WEISSING: 14 MS. EZELL: For the record, there are some 15 Q. Would you pay the girls more money because 15 filed cases who attorneys have not been able to 16 of the amount of force used by Jeffrey Epstein 16 ask questions, and we certainly assert our 17 against them and feared that they would report the 17 right to call Ms. again. 18 crimes committed a ainst them? 18 MR. You can, you can certainly 19 MR. Objection to the form. 19 take that up. but I am not, you know, how many. 20 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 20 how many times do we have to ask the same 21 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 21 question over and over and over again that it's 22 BY MR. WEISSING: 22 clear is a compound question that asks her to 23 Q. Are you aware that after having unlawful 23 assume facts that she's not admitted she knows 24 sex with these minor children, that Epstein would 24 anything about and it's a hypothetical question 25 tell them not to tell any one or had things would 25 not designed to get us anywhere. 32 (Pages 311 to 31 4) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 32 of 48 EFTA_00065396 EFTA01246542
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Page 315 Page 317 1 So can we focus on the specific questions 1 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 2 that she can answer or from which you can draw 2 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 3 an adverse inference if asked properly, and 3 privilege. 4 let's move it along. 4 BY MR. WEISSING: 5 MS. F7Ft i • Each young woman's case is an s Q. Do ou know Alan Dershowitz? 6 individual case, and we have the right to ask. 6 MR. The question was asked and 7 ask whatever questions that we need to with 7 answered about three-and-a-half hours ago. 8 regard to each one. 8 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 9 MR. 9 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 10 MR. GOLDBERGER: Let's just go forward 10 privilege. 11 until 5:00 and see where were at. 11 BY MR. WEISSING: 12 BY MR. WEISSING: 12 Q. Do ou know David Copperfield? 13 Q. Did you know that Jeffrey Epstein received 13 MR. That question was asked 14 sexual gratification from directing others to 14 about three-and-a-half-hours ago. 15 sexually abuse minor children? 15 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 16 MR. Objection to the form. 16 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 17 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 17 privilege. 18 lawyer. I must invoke the Fifth Amendment 18 BY MR. WEISSING: 19 right. 19 Q. In addition to his place at. in Palm 20 BY MR. WEISSING: 20 Beach. are you aware that Jeffrey Epstein has an 21 Q. Did you know that JeffreyEpstein received 21 apartment located at 301 East 66th Stmt. Apartment 22 sexual gratification from directing to 22 I4G throw E in New York? 23 sexually abuse minor children? 23 MR. That question was asked 24 MR. Objection to the form. It 24 about four hours ago. It's been asked and 25 assumes knowledge of a person named 25 answered. Page 316 Page 318 1 It is otherwise compound and objectionable. 1 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 2 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 2 lawyer, I invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege. 3 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 3 BY MR. WEISSING: 4 MR. WEISSING: Let's go off the record for 4 Q. While in New York, have you procured 5 a moment. 5 underage minor children to engage in sexual acts 6 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Are we all good wit 6 with Jeffre tein at that location? 7 going off the record? 7 MR. Object to the form. 8 MR. Yeah, that's fine. 8 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 9 MR. HOROWITZ: Yes. 9 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 10 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Were now off the 10 privilege. 11 record at 4:22 p.m. 11 BY MR. WEISSING: 12 (A brief recess was held.) 12 Q. With regard to the minor children procured 13 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: We are now on the 13 for him at that location, were they school children 14 record. It is 4:24 p.m. 14 in the New York area? 15 BY MR. WEISSING: 15 MR. The previous question, 16 Q. Do you know ? 16 objection to the form. The same as all the 17 MR. KUVIN: 17 previous questions, it assumes a fact that's 18 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 18 not been established. It can't fairly be 19 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 19 answered. 20 privilege. 20 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 21 BY MR. WEISSING: 21 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 22 Q. Do you know -- have you procured minor 22 privilege. 23 children to have sexual relations with 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 24 at Jeffrey Epstein's mansion? 24 Q. Did Jeffrey Epstein have sexual encounters 25 MR. Objection to the form. 25 with underage people while at that apartment? 33 (Pages 315 to 318) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 33 of 48 EFTA_00065397 EFTA01246543
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Page 319 Page 321 1 MR. : Objection to the form. 1 privilege. 2 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 2 BY MR. WEISSING: 3 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 3 Q. Have you been to Jeffrey Epstein's 4 privilege. 4 property at 6100 Red Hook Quarters, Suite 3-B, in 5 BY MR. WEISSING: 5 St. Thomas. the Virgin Islands? 6 Q. With regard to underage children that he 6 A. On the instruction of my lawyer, I must invoke 7 had sexual encounters with in New York. were those 7 my Fifth Amendment privilege. 8 school children in that area? 8 Q. Over what period of time have you been to 9 MR. : Objection to the form. No 9 that location? 10 factual basis for the question. 10 MR. Objection to the form. 11 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 11 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 12 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 12 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 13 privilege. 13 privilege. 14 BY MR. WEISSING: 14 BY MR. WEISSING: 15 Q. Are you aware of another location that he 15 Q. Are you aware of Jeffrey Epstein engaging 16 has at 457 Madison Avenue. lower floor, New York? 16 in sexual encounters with underage persons at that 17 MR. : Objection to the form. 17 location? 18 THE WITNESS: At the instruction my lawyer 18 MR. Objection to the form. 19 I must invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege. 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 20 BY MR. WEISSING: 20 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 21 Q. Are you aware of Jeffrey Epstein having 21 privilege. 22 sexual encounters with underage children at that 22 BY MR. WEISSING: 23 location? 23 Q. With regard to the underage children he 24 MR. : No factual basis for the 24 engaged in sexual activity with at that location, 25 question. Objection to form. 25 where were those children procured from? Page 320 Page 322 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 1 MR. Objection to the form. It 2 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 2 assumes facts that there has not been any basis 3 privilege. 3 to assume this witness has any knowledge of. 4 BY MR. WEISSING: 4 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 5 Q. Was it part of your employment to obtain 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 6 underage children for sexual encounters with him at 6 privilege. 7 that location? 7 BY MR. WEISSING: 8 MR. Objection to the form. 8 Q. Were you, were you engaged by Jeffrey 9 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 9 Epstein to procure school children from the Virgin 10 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 10 Islands area for sexual behavior at that location? 11 privilege. 11 MR. Objection to the form. 12 BY MR. WEISSING: 12 Standing objection, it assumes knowledge of 13 Q. With regard to the underage children he 13 Jeffrey Epstein. 14 had sex with at that location, were those school 14 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 15 children from that area? 15 lawyer I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 16 MR. Can I ask what the good 16 privilege. 17 faith basis is to ask the question if he 17 BY MR. WEISSING: 18 actually had sex with someone at that location? 18 Q. Who is Sto Cowles? 19 Because I, I know no factual predicate that I 19 MR. Objection to the form. 20 have heard today for asking the questions, so I 20 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 21 will instruct the witness not to answer it 21 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 22 because it presumes that she knows Jeffrey 22 privilege. 23 Epstein. 23 BY MR. WEISSING: 24 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 24 Q. Did Mr. Cowles in your presence ever have 25 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 25 sexual encounters with underage persons at any of 34 (Pages 319 to 322 ) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 34 of 48 EFTA_00065398 EFTA01246544
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Page 323 Page 325 1 Mr. Epstein's ro rties? 1 MR. WEISSING: I have no other questions. 2 MR. : Objection to the form. It 2 MR. Okay. Ms. Ezell, 3 assumes knowledge of Mr. Epstein. 3 Mr. Garcia, do you want to go next? 4 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 4 MR. GARCIA: Is it okay if I go? 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 5 MS. EZELL: We were just discussing that. 6 privilege. 6 I'm going to go quite a while, and I believe 7 BY MR. WEISSING: 7 you think you can finish in 30 or 40 minutes, 8 Q. Were you, did you participate in procuring 8 9 underage children for having sex with Mr. Cowles at 9 MR. GARCIA: About 45. About 45 minutes. 10 11 Mr. Epstein's ro rties? MR. : Objection to the form. It 10 11 MS. EZELL: It makes sense for Mr. Garcia to go first. 12 assumes knowledge of Mr. Epstein. 12 MR. Your decision. Do you 13 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 13 need a break or are you okay? 14 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 14 THE WITNESS: I'm okay. 15 privilege. 15 MR. I'll slide over. 16 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: Are we on a break? 17 Q. Haveyou ever heard of 17 MR. KUVIN: No no breaks 18 MR. : Objection to the form. 18 CROSS i 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 19 BY MR. GARCIA: 20 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 20 Q. Ms. , I think you've already 21 privilege. 21 answered this question about your cell number. Are 22 MR. WEISSING: Okay. Let's you objected 22 you able to tell me if you have a new cell number 23 to the form. 23 other than the one that was given to you which I 24 MR. : I'm sorry. I didn't mean 24 believe was 25 to object to form. That one I apologize. Just 25 MR. Instruct the witness not Page 324 Page 326 1 instruct the witness not to answer the 1 to answer the question based on her Fifth 2 question. 2 Amendment privilege. 3 BY MR. WEISSING: 3 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 4 5 Haveyou ever gone by the name . 4 5 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. BY MR. GARCIA: 6 A. At the instruction of my lawyer, I must invoke 6 Q. All right. Can you tell me who pays for 7 my Fifth Amendment privilege. 7 that cell number? 8 Q. Have you ever been paid by Jeffrey Epstein 8 MR. : Same instruction. 9 to obtain underage children to have sex with 9 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 10 Jean-Luc Brunel? 10 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 11 MR. : Objection to the form. It 11 privilege. 12 assumes knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein. 12 BY MR. GARCIA: 13 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 13 Q. Can you tell me how long you've had that 14 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment 14 cell number? 15 privilege. 15 MR. Just -- 16 BY MR. WEISSING: 16 THE WITNESS: On the instruction -- 17 Q. Other than the properties that we've 17 MR. : Just so I'm clear, when 18 discussed, are you aware of any other properties 18 you say "that" cell number -- 19 that Jeffrey Epstein owns? 19 MR. GARCIA: The 20 A. At the instruction of my lawyer, I must invoke 20 MR. Thank you. Instruct the 21 my Fifth Amendment privilege. 21 witness not to answer based on Fifth Amendment. 22 Q. Are you aware of the financial assets of 22 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 23 Jeffrey Epstein? 23 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 24 A. On the instruction of my lawyer, I must invoke 24 BY MR. GARCIA: 25 my Fifth Amendment privilege. 25 Q. All right. Would you have any objection 35 (Pages 323 to 326) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 35 of 48 EFTA_00065399 EFTA01246545
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Page 327 Page 329 1 to me dialing that number to see what the response 1 MR. There's all sorts of facts 2 is? 2 that you may be able to prove from other places 3 MR. Would she object to it? 3 that she's doesn't have to admit to. 4 MR. GARCIA: Yeah. 4 MR. GARCIA: I am not asking her for other 5 MR. You can do whatever you 5 facts. I'm asking her if she files income tax 6 want to do. 6 returns. 7 MR. GARCIA: Okay. 7 MR. Correct. You asked her 8 MR. KUVIN: lust do it. 8 that. She's answered your question. 9 MR. GARCIA: Okay. Let's see if I can 'ut 9 MR. GARCIA: Even though the Government 10 it on speaker. And I am dialing 10 has her income tax returns, if she files them. 11 (Telephone call being made: Please leave 11 you are -- you're still asserting a privilege 12 a message. At the tone please record your 12 on information the Government already has? 13 message.) 13 MR. Yes. 14 BY MR. GARCIA: 14 BY MR. GARCIA. 15 Q. Were you able to hear the voice that said. 15 16 "Please leave a message"? a 17 A. Well, I heard what it said. 17 MR. Objection to the form of 18 Q. All right. Do you recognize that voice? 18 the question. Assumes Mr. Epstein. 19 A. My lawyer has instructed me to assert my Fifth 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 20 Amendment right. 20 lawyer, I must assert my Fifth Amendment right. 21 Q. As to whether or not you recognize a 21 BY MR. GARCIA: 22 voice? 22 Q. What is our lace of birth? 23 MR. : Yes. 23 MR. Instruct the witness not 24 THE WITNESS: Yes, he has. 24 to answer the question. 25 THE VIDEOGRAPHER: And what's the 25 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my Page 328 Page 330 1 good-faith basis for asserting that privilege? 1 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 MR. I don't have to tell you 2 MR. GARCIA: How can that possibly 3 what the good-faith basis is. She's asserting 3 incriminate her? 4 a privilege as to whether she recognizes a 4 MR. : I will answer that 5 voice or not. If you can identify the voice, 5 question when a judge asks it to me. 6 it could potentially lead back to other places 6 MR. GARCIA: Do you have any case law that 7 that could incriminate her in theory. So, she 7 supports that question as subject to a Fifth 8 has a good faith basis to invoke it. 8 Amendment objection? 9 BY MR. GARCIA: 9 MR. : I'll answer the question 10 Q. Do ou have a 'ob currently? 10 when a judge asks it of me. 11 MR. Instruct the witness not 11 BY MR. GARCIA: 12 to answer. 12 Q. Did ou raduate from high school? 13 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 13 MR. : Same objection, same 14 lawyer, I choose to assert my Fifth Amendment 14 instruction. 15 right. 15 THE WITNESS: On the advice of my lawyer, 16 BY MR. GARCIA: 16 I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 17 Q. Do ou file income tax returns? 17 BY MR. GARCIA: 18 MR. Same instruction. 18 . What states have you lived in other than 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 19 an 20 lawyer, I choose to assert my Fifth Amendment 20 MR. : Same instruction. 21 right. 21 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 22 MR. GARCIA: The Government. presumably, 22 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 23 has her income tax returns, so what is the 23 BY MR. GARCIA: 24 basis for asserting a privilege against 24 Q. Did ou attend college? 25 self-incrimination? 25 MR. : Same instruction. 36 (Pages 327 to 3 3 0) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 36 of 48 EFTA_00065400 EFTA01246546
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Page 331 Page 333 1 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 1 MR. KUVIN: So it's really kind of 2 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 comical, so I apologize for my laughing, but 3 BY MR. GARCIA: 3 it's just borderin: -- 4 Q. Have ou ever been to New Mexico? 4 MR. : Your -- 5 MR. Same instruction. 5 MR. KUVIN: -- on absurd. 6 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 6 MR. : Look, I think most of the 7 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 7 questions that the rest of you-all asked today 8 BY MR. GARCIA: 8 were absurd, and we've answered your questions 9 Q. Do ou have a assport? 9 respectfully. We didn't laugh. We didn't make 10 MR. Same instruction. 10 fun of you. It is unprofessional and 11 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 11 disrespectful of you to laugh at the witness 12 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 12 when she's asserting a Constitutional right. 13 MR. GARCIA: The Government has access to 13 And don't walk away from me when I'm 14 her passport, and you're saying that's, you can 14 talking to you. 15 object to whether or not she has a passport? 15 MR. KUVIN: I'm not walking away, I'm 16 MR. There's lots of things 16 listening. I'm not walking away at all. I'm 17 that there may be evidence of from other 17 just throwing away my trash. I apologize if it 18 sources that she doesn't have to admit to. She 18 seemed like I was walking away. 19 has a Constitutional right not to admit to. 19 MR. : Uh-huh, which you were. 20 BY MR. GARCIA: 20 Mr. Garcia. if you want to ask your questions, 21 Q. Have ou ever traveled to Mexico? 21 you may ask them. She will answer them. If 22 MR. Same instruction. 22 you don't like the questions, you can certify 23 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 23 them to the judge and I will be happy to 24 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 24 discuss with the judge whether or not there is 25 25 a good-faith basis. Page 332 Page 334 1 BY MR. GARCIA: 1 MR. GARCIA: Certify all those questions. 2 Q. Do ou have a driver's license? 2 BY MR. GARCIA: 3 MR. Same instruction. 3 Q. Let me ask you, do you, do you deny that 4 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 4 you solicited a minor by the name of Jane Doe No. II 5 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 5 for the purposes of providing sexual services to 6 BY MR. GARCIA: 6 Jeffrey Epstein? 7 Q. Do you have a driver's license in New 7 MR. Instruct the witness not 8 York? 8 to answer. 9 MR. Same instruction. 9 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 10 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 10 lawyer, I must assert my Fifth Amendment right. 11 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 11 BY MR. GARCIA: 12 BY MR. GARCIA: 12 Q. Do you deny that you solicited Jane Doe 13 Q. Are ou registered to vote? 13 No. 2 on multiple occasions by your cellphone in 14 MR. Same instruction. 14 order for her to provide sexual services for pay to 15 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 15 Mr. Epstein? 16 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 16 MR. : Same instruction, same 17 MR. : Mr. Kuvin, if you'd like 17 objection to the form previously stated. 18 to keep laughing, feel free. 18 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 19 MR. KUVIN: I think it's absolutely absurd 19 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 20 that she's objecting to some of these questions 20 BY MR. GARCIA: 21 or taking the Fifth to some of these questions. 21 Q. Do you know why Jeffrey Epstein is only 22 I mean. I want to Sid to ask her now if the sky 22 interested in minor irls? 23 is blue. I think she's going to take the Fifth 23 MR. : Objection to the form, 24 as to that . uestion, as well. 24 standing objection. It assume she has some 25 MR. Look, I. I -- 25 knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein that', implicit in 37 (Pages 331 to 3 3 4 ) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 37 of 48 EFTA_00065401 EFTA01246547
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Page 335 Page 337 1 the question. 1 compelled by her parents to do anything. 2 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 2 Move on. I will debate the legal issues 3 lawyer. I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 3 with the judge, not with you. 4 BY MR. GARCIA: 4 BY MR. GARCIA: S 6 Q. Do your parents approve of your association with Mr. E 'stein? 5 6 Q. Doyou have an siblings? MR. : Instruct the witness not / MR. Objection to the form. 7 to answer. That was also asked and answered 8 What's -- instruct the witness not to answer. 8 many hours ago. 9 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 9 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 10 lawyer -- 10 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 11 MR. GARCIA: To the form or is this some 11 BY MR. GARCIA: 12 constitutional issue that you're raising? 12 Q. Have you ever discussed your relationship 13 MR. Object to the form of your 13 with Mr. Epstein with your siblings, assuming you 14 question as assuming facts that have not been 14 have any? 15 established, and also it's irrelevant to lead 15 MR. : Instruct the witness not 16 to any admissible evidence. But to the extent 16 to answer the question. Objection to the form. 17 that you're asking any questions that could 17 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 18 relate to her parents, she is invoking the 18 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 19 Fifth Amendment as to that question. 19 BY MR. GARCIA: 20 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 20 Q. Do you have a fiance, boyfriend, or 21 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 21 significant other? 22 BY MR. GARCIA: 22 MR. : Objection to the form. 23 Q. How did ou meet Mr. Epstein? 23 Instruct the witness not to answer as to the 24 MR. Instruct the witness not 24 Fifth Amendment. 25 to answer. 25 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my Page 336 Page 338 1 1 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 1 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 BY MR. GARCIA: 3 BY MR. GARCIA: 3 Q. Have you discussed your relationship with 4 Q. Did ourparents know Mr. Epstein? 4 Mr. Epstein with your boyfriend, fiance, or 5 MR. • That question I think was 5 significant other? 6 asked and answered several hours ago, and I'll 6 MR. : Objection to the form, the 7 instruct the witness not to answer as to Fifth 7 standing objection, assumes knowledge of 8 Amendment privilege. 8 Mr. Epstein, and I will instruct her not to 9 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 9 answer. 10 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 10 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 11 BY MR. GARCIA: 11 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 12 Q. Have you ever discussed your relationship 12 BY MR. GARCIA: 13 14 with Mr. E ou tein with r parents? MR. Objection to the form. 13 14 Q. Now, you were asked before if you visited Mr. Epstein at the County jail; is that correct, 15 Instruct the witness not to answer. 15 here in Palm Beach County? Do you recall those 16 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 16 questions? 17 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 17 A. I do recall being asked that. 18 MR. GARCIA: Wouldn't that be a waiver if 18 Q. All right. And did you have to fill out 19 she's discussed it with her parents? 19 any type of log when you visited the Palm Beach 20 MR. Waiver of what? 20 County jail and provide identification to the 21 MR. GARCIA: A waiver of any imagined or 21 Government as to what your name was, and provide 22 real Fifth Amendment right against 22 your name to the Government and who you were 23 self-incrimination. 23 visiting? 24 MR. • It's only waived if it was 24 MR. : Objection to the form 25 compelled and you did it anyway. She %wait 25 because it assume, she went to the Palm Beach 38 (Pages 335 to 338) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 38 of 48 EFTA_00065402 EFTA01246548
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Page 339 Page 341 1 County jail. When that question was asked 1 lawyer, I invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 2 before, she invoked her Fifth Amendment 2 BY MR. GARCIA: 3 privilege, so she's not answering the question 3 Q. Why did you go see Jeffrey Epstein at the 4 this time either. 4 County jail? 5 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 5 MR. : Objection to the form. It 6 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 6 assumes facts that have not been acknowledged 7 BY MR. GARCIA: 7 or admitted. Instruct the witness not to 8 Q. Have you spoken to Jeffrey Epstein about 8 answer. 9 this deposition that ou're giving today? 9 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 10 MR. • Instruct the witness not 10 lawyer, I invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 11 to answer the question. 11 BY MR. GARCIA: 12 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 12 Q. Were your conversations monitored by 13 lawyer, I invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 13 anyone? 14 BY MR. GARCIA: 14 MR. : Objection to the form. It 15 Q. When is the last time you spoke with 15 assumes facts that have not been admitted or 16 Mr. Epstein? 16 acknowledged and instruct the witness not to 17 MR. Instruct the witness not 17 answer. 18 to answer the question. 18 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 19 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 19 lawyer, I invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 20 lawyer, I invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 20 BY MR. GARCIA: 21 BY MR. GARCIA: 21 Q. Let me show you what's been filed on your 22 Q. Was anybody else in the room when you 22 behalf as an answer with affirmative defenses. I 23 spoke to Mr. E stein besides the two of you? 23 have some extra copies here. We'll mark her copy as 24 MR. Instruct the witness not 24 Exhibit -- 25 to answer the question. Object to the form 25 THE COURT REPORTER: 15. Yes, 15. Page 340 Page 342 1 because it assumes any knowledge of 1 MR. GARCIA: What is it, 15? 2 Mr. Epstein. 2 THE COURT REPORTER: 15. yes. 3 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 3 (Plaintiffs Exhibit No. 15 was marked for 4 lawyer, I invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 4 identification.) 5 BY MR. GARCIA: 5 BY MR. GARCIA: 6 Q. Where are ou currently staying? 6 Q. Could you please take a look at that 7 MR. : Instruct the witness not 7 document. 8 to answer. 8 A. Do you want me to read the whole thing? 9 BY MR. GARCIA: 9 Q. No, just take a look at it so I can ask 10 Q. Are ou current) engaged -- 10 you if you've ever seen it before. 11 MR. : Hold on. Hold on. Let 11 MR. : You can answer. 12 her -- let her respond. 12 THE WITNESS: No. no. 13 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 13 BY MR. GARCIA: 14 lawyer, I invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 14 Q. Were you aware that you were a Defendant 15 BY MR. GARCIA: 15 in a civil action filed by Jane Doe II, in the 16 Q. Are you currently engaged in any criminal 16 United States District Court Southern District of 17 activity at the wherever it is that you're staying? 17 Florida? 18 MR. : Object to the form in that 18 MR. : You can answer that other 19 it requires a legal conclusion. Second of all, 19 than if it involves discussions, private 20 I believe it's meant more for harassment than 20 discussions you had with your lawyers. 21 to lead to any discoverable evidence. Third of 21 THE WITNESS: I only would have if my 22 all, she's instructed not to answer the 22 lawyer told me. I don't know for sure. 23 question based on her Fifth Amendment 23 BY MR. GARCIA: 24 privilege. 24 Q. Okay. Take a look at Page 5. Do you see 25 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 25 the section that begins with "Affirmative defenses"? 39 (Pages 339 to 342) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 39 of 48 EFTA_00065403 EFTA01246549
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Page 343 Page 345 1 A. Uh-huh. Yes. 1 BY MR. GARCIA: 2 Q. Do you have any evidence to support the 2 Q. Did you have any conversations with 3 first affirmative defense, and I'll tell you for the 3 Jane Doe No. II at any time in which she told you 4 record that Jane Doe II, is Jane Doe No. II. was a 4 that she was a, she consented and was a willing S willing participant in the acts alleged. and 5 participant in the acts that are alleged in the 6 7 therefore her claims are barred or her damages are required to be reduced accordingly? 6 7 complaint with Jeffre . rein? MR. : Object to the form because 8 MR. I'm sony. Can you repeat 8 it assumes knowledge of Jane Doe No. II. And 9 the question that you're asking? 9 the witness is going to her invoke her Fifth 10 MR. GARCIA: Can you read it back? 10 Amendment privilege as to any evidence or any 11 (The requested portion of the record was 11 knowledge of Jane Doe No. II. 12 read by the reporter.) 12 THE WITNESS: At the instruction of my 13 BY MR. GARCIA: 13 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 14 Q. Do you have any evidence to support that 14 BY MR. GARCIA: 15 affirmative defense? 15 Q. The second affirmative defense on the same 16 A. I don't understand the question. 16 page it says, "As to Plaintiffs claim, Plaintiff 17 Q. Okay. This affirmative defense alleges on 1'i actually consented to and participated in conduct 18 your behalf by Mr. claims that Jane Doe 18 similar and are identical to the acts alleged with 19 No. II consented to and was a willing participant in 19 other persons which were the sole or contributing 20 the acts alleged, and therefore her claims were 20 cause of Plaintiffs alleged damages." 21 barred or her damages were required to be reduced. 21 Do you have any facts to support the 22 Do you have any factual basis for 22 second affirmative defense? 23 asserting that defense, and if so. what facts do you 23 MR. : And once again to the 24 have to sup ion it? 24 extent that, the. the question -- object to the 25 MR. Do you understand the 25 form to the extent the question requires her to Page 344 Page 346 1 question? 1 acknowledge any knowledge of Jane Doe No. II or 2 THE WITNESS: Uh-uh. 2 Jane Doe No. II's activities she would invoke 3 THE COURT REPORTER: Is that a yes? 3 her Fifth Amendment privilege. I would 4 THE WITNESS: Yes, sony. 4 instruct her to do so. 5 MR. : You can answer if you can 5 THE WITNESS: On the instruction of my 6 answer. 6 lawyer, I must invoke my Fifth Amendment right. 7 THE WITNESS: I'm sorry. Do I have any 7 BY MR. GARCIA: 8 facts. 8 Q. So I don't waste any time with the court 9 BY MR. GARCIA: 9 on these issues, can you tell me at least a yes or 10 Q. Right. What, what evidence do you have to 10 no as to whether or not you have any facts to 11 support the claim that Jane Doe No. II consented to 11 support. without telling me what the facts are, 12 and was a willing participant with Jeffrey Epstein 12 whether or not you have any facts to support the 13 in the acts described in the complaint? 13 defenses? 14 MR. : I am just consulting on 14 MR. Whether she personally 15 what might be a privilege issue. 15 does? 16 (A discussion was held off the record.) 16 MR. GARCIA: Yes, exactly. personally. 17 MR. : A portion of the truth of 17 MR. -- or has her defense team 18 that would require attorney-client privilege 18 acting on her behalf? 19 information, so I am going to instruct her not 19 MR. GARCIA: No, just personally. 20 to answer that portion of it, and ask that -- 20 MR. No, I am going to instruct 21 MR. GARCIA: Okay. 21 her not to answer based on her Fifth Amendment. 22 MR. : Hold it. Okay. And as to 22 BY MR. GARCIA: 23 the rest. I'll instruct her not to answer the 23 Q. Do you have any information to support 24 question based on her Fifth Amendment 24 the, any facts to support the third affirmative 25 privilege. 25 defense that the Plaintiff impliectly consented to 40 (Pages 343 to 346) PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, INC. CONFIDENTIAL 3501.125-026 Page 40 of 48 EFTA_00065404 EFTA01246550