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Document DOJ-OGR-00031563

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Summary: Witness Y. Doe, a victim of alleged sex abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, requests a protective order to coordinate her depositions in both the criminal case against Epstein and her civil case against him, to be taken at the same time.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it reveals the connection between a high-profile criminal case and a related civil case, and highlights concerns for protecting the identity and well-being of a minor victim of alleged sex abuse.
Key Topics: Deposition scheduling for Witness Y. Doe Coordination of depositions between criminal and civil cases Protection for Witness Y. Doe, a minor victim of alleged sex abuse
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Defendant in both the criminal and civil cases
  • Witness Y. Doe (Jane Doe No. 3) - Victim and plaintiff in the civil case

Full Text

305-9312200 Herman &Mermelstein, P 04:23:cr m. 31-03-2008 2/5 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 502006CF009454AXXXMB STATE OF FLORIDA v. JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Defendant MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER COMES NOW, Witness Y. Doe,1 by and through undersigned counsel, respectfully moves for a protective order pursuant to Florida Rule Criminal Procedure 3.220(l)(1), requiring that the deposition of Y. Doe be taken in this matter in conjunction with and at the same time with the deposition of Y. Doe in the civil case captioned Jane Doe No. 3 v. Jeffrey Epstein, case no. 08-CV-80232-Marra/Johnson, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. As grounds therefore, Witness Y. Doe states as follows: 1. Y. Doe has been subpoenaed for deposition in this case by the Defendant Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoena schedules the deposition for April 2, 2008. 2. Y. Doe is a victim in this matter who alleges that she was sexually assaulted by Defendant Jeffrey Epstein when she was 16 years old. Y. Doe has brought a civil case against Defendant Epstein captioned Jane Doe No. 3 v. Jeffrey Epstein, case 1 The witness is named here anonymously as "Y. Doe" because of the sensitive allegations of sex abuse upon a minor involved in this case. 07/26/17 Page 42 Public Records Request No.: 17-295 DOJ-OGR-00031563