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FBI VOL00009
EFTA01070451
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 207-4 Entered on FL§D Dock.et 07/?0/2009 JO ofa. Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM Document 54 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009 Page 10 of 18 C.M.A. v. Epstein, et el. Page 10 Plaintiffs employment and earnings history prior to and after the alleged Incidents are relevant to her claimed damages and Injuries. Such Information would not only evidence Plaintiffs employment and earning history, but also provide eirldence as to how Plaintiff has been able to function In her daily life before, during and after the alleged incidents. Was she self-sufficient? Was she able to get out of: bed each morning and support herself? What type of Job did she hold? One's ability to earn a living and be self-supporting has not only a financial component, but also an emotional/psychological/mental component. C.M.A.'s First Amended Complaint attempts to allege 32 counts) Counts I through XXX are purportedly brought pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §2255 — Civil Remedies for Personal Injuries; Count XXXI is entitled "Sexual Battery," and Count XXXII is entitled "Conspiracy to Commit Tortlous Assault only against Defendant, In her answers to Interrogatory nos. 9 and 10, which seek information about C.M.A.'s damages claims, Plaintiff answered that: I have bi-polar disorder and manic depression. I lost my self-esteem. l began cutting myself on my arms and legs and developed drug problems. Permanent Injuries are psychological. (Interrog. No. 9). I am claiming compensation for mental anguish, mental pain, psychic trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life. These damages will be evaluated by a jury who will provide their own methods of computation in an amount of at least the statutory minimum established by 18 U.S.C.A. §2255. (Interrog. No. 10). In her 1si Amended Complaint, relevant to her damages claims, Plaintiff alleges: C.M.A., has In the past suffered, and will In the future suffer, physical injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, psychological trauma, mental anguish, humiliation, embarrassment, loss of self-esteem, loss of dignity, invasion of her privacy and other damages ... . The then minor Plaintiff Incurred medical and psychological expenses ... and will in the future suffer additional medical and psychological expenses. The Plaintiff C.M.A. has suffered loss of income, a EFTA01070491
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 207-4 Entered on FLSD Docket 07/20/2009 Page 112f 46 Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM Document 54 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009 Page 11 of 18 C.MA. v, Epstein, et al. Page 11 loss of the capacity to earn income In the future, and a loss of capacity to, enjoy life. These Injuries are permanent In nature and the plaintiff; C.M.A., will continue to suffer these losses in the future. (15t Am. Complaint, Counts I - XXX (18 U.S.C. §2255),11¶25, 31, 37, 43, 49, 55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 91, 97, 103, 109, 115, 121, 127, 133, 139, 145, 151, 157, 163, 169, 175, 181, 187, 193; Count XXXI (Sexual Battery), ¶199.) In each of her 'Wherefore" clauses, Plaintiff seeks "compensatory damages of at least the minimum provided by law." 18 U.S.C. §2255, pursuant to which Plaintiff attempts to bring certain of her claims, allows for recovery of "actual damages." See fn. 2 herein for applicable statutory text. As discussed above, C.M.A.'s employment and earnings history will provide direct evidence as to Plaintiffs claimed damages. Such information does not bnly go to compensatory or actual damages or loss of income/loss of capacity to earn income type damages, but also her emotional/psychological/mental health type damages. In the telephone communication between counsel for the respective parties, Plaintiff's counsel Indicated that Plaintiff was not seeking loss of income/earning capacity type. damages; (Defendant Is not aware that there has been any formal withdrawal of such damages claimed); notwithstanding, the Information sought Is still relevant and discoverable based on the additional damages claimed by Plaintiff. The time period will allow Defendant to compare how Plaintiff was doing In her life prior to, during, and after the alleged Incident. Again, the type of jobs Plaintiff has been able to hold and her earnings and ability to support herself clearly have not only a financial component, but an emotional/psychological/mental health component as well. Accordingly, Plaintiffs EFTA01070492
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 207 4 Entered, on FLSD Docket 07/2(2/2009 Page 12 of.48 Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM Document 54 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009 Page 12 of 18 C.M.A. v. Epstein, et al. Page 12 objection is required to be overruled, and Defendant is entitled to the Information sought in the Interrogatory. Interrogatory No. 18 18. List separately the names, addresses and phone numbers of all:males, excluding Mr. Epstein, with whom you have had sexual activity since ago 10 (by year) up through your current age. Describe the nature of sexual activity, the date(e) and whether you received money or other consideration from the person. Answer: Objection. Relevance and overbroad. Legal Argument Supporting Entitlement to Discovery Plaintiffs only objection is relevancy and overbroad, without any facOal support or showing as required by Rule 26(c) and Local Gen. Rule 26.1 H (S.D. Fla. 2008). Nowhere does C.M.A. explain how such interrogatory is overbroad. It is well settled that relevant information Is discoverable, even if not admissible at trial, so long as the discovery Is reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Rule 26(b)(1), Fed.R.Civ.P.; Donahay v. Palm Beach Tours & trans., Inc., 242 F.R.D. 685 (S.D. Fla. 2007). Discoverability of an alleged victim's/plaintiffs sexual conduct or activity in civil cases is governed by Rule 26, Fed.R.Civ.P., pursuant to which the scope of discovery is broad. DonahaV, supra, at 686, and cases cited therein. "Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the claims or defense of any patty Involved in the pending action." 14. In accordance with Rule 26, the discovery sought regarding Plaintiffs sexual activity with males and the nature thereof, including whether she received any EFTA01070493
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 2074 Entered on FLSD Docket 07/20/2009 Page 13 ofAt Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM Document 54 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009 Page 13 of 18 C.M.A. v. Epstein, et al. Page 13 compensation or consideration therefore, in interrogatory no. 18, are all relevant to Plaintiffs damages claims and the type of injury she claims she has suffered. Defendant has no other means of obtaining such information and obtaining such information through Plaintiff will better protect the confidentiality until the Court can make a determination in accordance with the procedures under Rule 412(c) whether such information will be admissible at trial. See Rule 412(c), Fed.R.Civ.P. Defendant will agree to an order keeping the confidentiality of the information obtained through discovery. The evidence sought is relevant based on the facts and theories of this action. C.M.A.'s First Amended Complaint attempts to allege 32 counts. Counts I through XXX are purportedly brought pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §2255 — Civil Remedies for Personal Injuries;- Count -XXXI• is entitled "Sexual Battery,Land Count XXXII Is entitled 'Conspiracy to Commit Tortlous Assault only against Defendant, In her answers to Interrogatory nos. 9 and 10, which seek information about C.M.A.'s damages claims, Plaintiff answered that: I have bipolar disorder and manic depression. I lost my self-esteem. I began cutting myself on my arms and legs and developed drug problems. Permanent injuries are psychological. (Interrog. No. 9). I am claiming compensation for mental anguish, mental pain, psychic trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life. These damages will be evaluated by a jury who will provide their own methods of computation In an amount of at least the statutory minimum established by 18 U.S.C.A. §2255. (lnterrog. No. 10). In her 1°1 Amended Complaint, relevant to her damages claims, Plaintiff alleges: C.M.A., has in the past suffered, and will In the future suffer, physical injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, psychological trauma, mental anguish, humiliation, embarrassment, loss of self-esteem, loss of dignity, Invasion of her EFTA01070494
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9:0atev-X1119-KAM Document 207-4 Entered on FLSD Docket 07/20/2009 . Page 14 of 46 Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM Document 54 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009 Page 14 of 18 C.M,A. v. Epstein, et al. Page 14 privacy and other damages ... . The then minor Plaintiff Incurred medithl and psychological expenses ... dud will in the futuiu btf fur ditiotraHfiedleal-and psychological expenses. The Plaintiff C.M.R. has suffered loss of Income, a loss of the capacity to earn income In the future, and a loss of capacity to enjoy life. Those Injuries are permanent in nature and the Plaintiff, C.M.A., will continue to suffer these losses in the future. (10t Am. Complaint, Counts I — XXX (18 U.S.C. §2255), 111125, 31, 37, 43, 49, 55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 91, 97, 103, 109, 115, 121, 127, 133, 139, 145, 151, 157, 163, 169, 175, 181, 187, 193; Count XXXI (Sexual Battery), ¶199.) In each of her "Wherefore" clauses, Plaintiff seeks "compensatory damages of at least the minimum provided by law." 18 U.S.C. §2256, pursuant to which Plaintiff attempts to bring certain of her claims, allows for recovery of "actual damages." See fn. 2 herein for applicable statutory text. C.MA. also alleges that Defendant's conduct was "sexual assault. and child abuse of a then minor." ¶2. She alleges that "beginning in approximately late May or early June of 2002, and continuing until approximately August of 2003, the. Defendant coerced and enticed the impressionable, vulnerable, and economically deprived then minor Plaintiff to commit various acts of sexual misconduct." ¶13. ... These acts Included, but were not limited to, fondling and inappropriate and Illegal sexual touching of the then minor Plaintiff, sexual misconduCt and masturbation of the Defendant in the presence of the then minor Plaintiff, soliciting and enticing the then minor Plaintiff to engage In sexual acts with another female in EPSTEIN's presence, and encouraging the then. minor Plaintiff to become involved In prostitution; Defendant committed numerous criminal sexual offenses against the then minor Plaintiff including, but not limited to, sexual battery, solicitation or prostitution, procurement of a minor for the purpose of prostitution, and lewd and lascivious assaults upon the person of the then minor plaintiff. (15t Am. Complaint ¶13). The Information sought Is clearly relevant to the injuries and damages claimed by Plaintiff. The nature of her claimed Injuries and damages are such that Defendant is EFTA01070495
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 207-4 Entered on FLSP pgcket 07/20/2009 Elge_15 of 46 Case 9:08-ov-80811-KAM Document 54 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009 Page 15 of 18 C.M.A. v. Epstein, et al. Page 15 entitled to evidence which would show the nature of her relationship with males, whether she has suffered or engaged in other acts of sexual misconduct or activity as alleged in her complaint, and whether she suffered injury and damages as a result of the other claimed sexual misconduct or activity. See United States v. Bear Stops, 997 F.2d 451 (8th Cir. 1993)(Defendant charged with sexual abuse of six year old boy was entitled to admission of evidence relating to victim's sexual assault by 3 older boys to establish alternative explanation for why victim exhibited behavioral manifestations of sexually abused child.). In further support of Defendant's motion, a copy of Bales v. Ruzzo, 703 So.2d 1076 (Fla. 6th DCA 1997), rev. denied, 719 So.2d 286 (Fla. 1998), is attached hereto as Exhibit B as it is on point to the discovery issues in this action, and the relevancy and discoverability of Plaintiff's history of sexual activity and any payment, therefore. See interrogatories 8, 22 and 30 propounded In the Balas case and footnote 1 herein. 3 Additionally and significantly, In other pending state court civil actions againstiDefendant EPSTEIN attempting to assert similar claims and damages, the Circuit Court Judges have already ruled that such Information is discoverable as it Is relevant to the damages claims of Plaintiff. See Composite Exhibits C and D hereto. Composite. Exhibit C are the Orders, dated February 23, 2009, entered In the case of A.C. v. Epstein, and , Case No. 502008CA025129 MB AI, 15th Judicial Circuit, in and For Palm Beach County, State of Florida, which granted Defendant's motion to compel therein directed 3 In Batas v. Ruzzo supra, the Plaintiffs alleged a multicount complaint Including claims for "coercion of prostitution" pursuant to §795.09, Ma. Stat.; for battery for the unwanted and offensive touching of petitioners' bodies; false imprisonment for physically confining the petitioners against their will; invasion of privacy; and intentional infliction of emotional distress. EFTA01070496
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Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 207-4 Entered on F.L.S.Q.DOCRet 0.71.20/2009.__Page..1.6_a_46 Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM Document 54 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009 ; Page 16 of 18 v, Epstein, et al. Page 16 to discovery identical to interrogatory no. 18 above. (In the A.C. case, the Plaintiff answered without objection interrogatories identical to nos. 19, 20, and 21 herein.) Composite Exhibit D is a portion the transcript from a March 3, 2009 hearing on Defendant's motion to compel discovery in the case of Jane Doe II v. Epstein, and Case No. 502008CA020614 MB AF, loth Judicial Circuit Court, In and For Palm Beach County, State of Florida. Again, the Circuit Court Judge determined that the Information sought is relevant to the Issue of damages and, thus, discoverable. Accordingly, Plaintiffs objections are required to be overruled and Defendant is entitled to the discovery sought. Interrogatory No. 23 23. State the names, addresses, ages, phone numbers and dates of all females whom you claim were brought by you to Mr. Epstein's home to give him a massage or for any other reason. As to each female, state the amount of money you claim you were paid to bring each female. Answer: A.L. Age: 22 West Palm Beach, FL I was paid $100.00 Legal Argument Supporting Entitlement to Discovery Counsel for the respective parties also discussed this interrogatory in an effort to come to a resolution. Plaintiff does not object to the discovery requested. Plaintiffs counsel indicated that he had a "problem" disclosing the identity of A.L. to the extent she was a minor at the time. Defendant would agree to an order proteCting public disclosure of the true identity of A.L. If she were indeed a minor at the time; hiowever, as part of the order, Plaintiff should also be required to provide Defendant with the full EFTA01070497
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Case 9:O-cv-iiic):119-KAM Document 207-4 Entered on FLSD Docket 07/20/2009 Page:17 of g,0 Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM Document 54 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009 Page 17 of 18 C.M.A. v. Epstein, et al. Page 17 name of A.L. so that Defendant may conduct meaningful discovery. It is Plaintiff who claims she brought A.L. to Epstein's home as part of the alleged "scheme." In addition, Plaintiff failed to provide any date or dates as to when she brought A.L. to Epstein's home. Plaintiffs counsel indicated they would attempt to provide this information. Accordingly, In granting Defendant's motion to compel discovery, with respect t this interrogatory, Plaintiff should be required to provide the full name of A.L. (which Defendant agrees to keep confidential at this time), the date or dates which she brought A.L. or any female to Epstein's home, and how much she was allegedly paid each time. WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that this Court grant Defendants motion to compel and award Defendants reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, associated with this motion. Rule 7.1 Certification I hereby certify that counsel for the respective parties communicated by telephone in a good faith effort to resolve the discovery issues prior to the filing of this motion to compel. Some of the issues were resolved or in the process of being resolved. Robert D. Critfbn, Jr. Attorney for defendant Epstein Certificate of Service I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing was electronically filed with the Clerk of the Court using CM/ECF. I also certify that the foregoing document Is being served this day on all counsel of re Cigentifled on the following Service List in the manner specified by CM/ECF on this 'Way of April, 2009 EFTA01070498
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Cse.9:0P-SY:§0119-KAM Document 207-A _Entered on FLSD D9PRet 07/29/21/Q9__P.age_18 91_48 Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM Document 54 C.M.A. v. Epstein, et at Page 18 Richard Horace Willits, Esq. Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009. Page 18 of 18 • Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq. icnarc . 2290 1 Avenue North Suite 404 L 33461 Fax: Counse o ff C.M.A. reelrhwOhotmailcom Jack Scarola, Esq. Jack P. Hill, Esq. Seamy Denney Scarola Barnhart Shipley, P.A. • 2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard ach, FL 33409 Fax: jsxOsearcvlaw.com lohCasearcvlaw.com Co-Counsel for Plaintiff 250 Australian Avenue South Suite 1400 ach, FL 33401-5012 Fax: jaaescebellsouth.net Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein Bruce Reinhart, Esq. & Bruce E. Reinhart, PA 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 ach, FL 33401 Fax: ecf(khbrucerelnhartlaw. Counsel for Defendan Respectfully subm , By: ROBERT D. ITTON, JR., ESQ. Florida Bar 224182 beide •m MICHAEL J. PIKE, ESQ. Florida Bar #617298 moikeabolciaw.com BURMAN, CRITTON, LUTTIER & COLEMAN 515 N. Fiagler Drive, Suite 400 h, FL 33401 Phone Fax Counse or • efendant Jeffrey Epstein) EFTA01070499
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iCAM Case 9.98-cv-801197 _.MN................ant9N0 on .FL.S4 Pgoket 0.7/2.0/20.Q9__Pagei9_af.46 Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM Document 54-2 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/02/2009 Page 1 of 2 • C.M.N. vs. Epstein, et al. Case No.r. 08-CV-808 1 I-QV-MARRA/JOHNSON Plaintiff's Answers to Defendant's Pint Interrogatories School behavioral problems, received counseling prior to time • 8. Did you consume any alcoholic beverages or take any drugs or medications within 12 hours before the time of each incidents) described In the complaint? If so, state the type and amount of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or medication which were consumed, and when (dates) and where you consumed them. ANSWER 1. On one occasion I had taken "Morning Glory" and "Angel Truthpets". I do not recall the date. 2. On another occasion I used cocaine powder. I do not recall the,date. 9. Describe each injury (physical, emotional, mental) for which you are claiming damages in this case, specifying the part of your body that was Injured/ the nature of the Injury and as to any Injuries you contend are permanent, the effects on you that you claim are permanent. ANSWER I have bipolar disorder and manic depression. I lost my self-esteem. I began cutting myself on my arms and legs and developed drug problems. Permanent injuries are psychological. 10. Please state each Item of damage that you claim, and Include In your answer the count to which the Item of damages relates; the factual basis for each item of damages; and an explanation of how you computed each item of damages, Including any mathematical formula used. ANSWER I am claiming compensation for mental anguish, mental pain, psychic trauma, and loss of enjoyment of fife. These damages will be evaluated by a jury who will provide their own methods of computation in an amount of at least the statutory minimum established by 18 U.S.C.A. § 2255: Discovery is ongoing. 11. Ust the names and business addresses of each physician (Including psychiatrist, psychologist, chiropractor or medical provider) who has treated or examined you, 13 A ti EXHIBIT '17 EFTA01070500
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