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JEFFREY EPSTEIN, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 502009CA040800XXXXMBAG
JUDGE: CROW
Plaintiff,
vs.
SCOTT ROTHSTEIN, individually,
and BRADLEY J. EDWARDS,
individually.
Defendants.
PLAINTIFF/COUNTER-DEFENDANT EPSTEIN'S AMENDED RESPONSES TO
NET WORTH INTERROGATORIES TO4EFFREY-EPST-EIN
Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), by and through his
undersigned counsel and pursuant to Rule 1.350 of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
hereby files his amended responses to Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff Bradley Edward's Net
Worth Interrogatories to Jeffrey Epstein:
I. What is your full name?
Jeffrey Edward Epstein
2. How are you currently employed?
Answer: Self-employed and Philanthropist.
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3. State the amount of your current annual income from all sources for each of the
past 3 years and describe all additional benefits received by you or payable to you for
each of the past 3 years including bonuses, allowances, pension and profit sharing
participations, stock options, deferred compensation, insurance benefits and other
prerequisites of your employment including dollar amount or dollar value of each.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). ""[T]he act of production itself' may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
documents are relevant to net worth determination for a punitive damages claim. bane-v,
Capital Acquisitions, 212 F.R.D. 667 (S.D. Fla. 2005). Plaintiffs' request for non current
finaneial-infecmatien-is-iffelevant-te-a-peniUve-demages-deteminatienr and-a-request-as
far back as five years is doomed over broad. See Lane r. Capital Acquisitions, 212
F.R.D. 667 (S.D. Fla. 2005) ("[t]hc Court, however, does find that Plaintiffs' discovery
requcoto are overbroad on their face in that come oeck financial recordo for a five year
period.").
Te—the—ement—that—this—Intercegateey—Fequests—inceenatieci—that—is—oevered—by—the
Aseauntanf/Glient—and—or—the—AtternefiGlienf—rui4leger 1—asseft—said—pFivileges—as
previEled-fer--in-g4907-502-and-907-50-5-5-4-the-Florga-Statutes,
Finally, is-infermetien-is-a4rede-seeret-and-peateeted-free-diselesure-undeFThe-Flecida
Idnifemi--Trade-Seerets-Autr §.688,04-ei-segref-the-glerida-Staffiteste-witas-a-sueeessful
ftuaneierr l-have-Eleveleped infenuatienr ineluding-a-feenular pattemr cempilatien7
pregramr devieer inefhedr teehniquer er--preeess-that (a)-defives-independent-eeenemie
valuer aetual-er-petentiair frem-net-being-genemily-known-terand
aseefteinable-byrepeFmeens-hyr ether--pefsens-whe-ean-ebtein-eeenemie-value-frern-its
disclosure or use; and (b) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the
eir-sunistanees-te-maintain-its-sesces " 5688 102(4)-Pa(2014),
4. If you own or have any beneficial interest in any stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or
other securities of any class in any government, governmental organization, company,
firm or corporation, whether foreign or domestic, please state:
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a. The name and address of the entity in which you own or have any
beneficial property or security interest of any sort;
b. The date and cost of acquisition;
c. The current fair market value of each such interest;
d. The manner in which such value was calculated.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "IT]he act of production itself may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
This—infeenatien—is—a—tcade—seer-et—and—pr-eteeted—fr-em—disekasuFe—under---Tae—Her-ida
Uniform Trade Secrets Act, 6SS.01 ci scg. of the Florida Statutc.i; to wit: as a financiet
1—have—develeped infeenatienr ineleding—a—fermular pettemr cempilatienr pregram7
devieermethedrteehniqueref—preeess—thet (a)—derives—independent—eeenemie—value;
aetual—er—petentialr frefn—net—being—genecally—lenown—ter and—net—beillg—readily
aseeftainahle-by-prepec-nwans-byr ether-pecsens-whe-ean-ebtain-ecenemie-vakie-freon-its
diselesure—er—useand—fb-)—is—the—sebjeet—ef--effefts—that—afe—reasenale—tulder—the
eir-c-unistanees-te-maintain-its-seereey 688402(-4-)-Fa(4014
Furthermore, to the extent that this Interrogatory requires "the date and cost of
asquisitienand the-eueent-fair--mafket-vakie-ef--eaeh-stiek-interest his-Fequest-laeks
relevance and is not calculated to lead to the discover' of admissible evidenec, as-the
acquisition coot of an ascet and its corresponding current fair market value of each such
intecest-are-iFrelevant-te-the-ement-that-suth-sests-aFe-eppeFlunity-sests-ef--helding-the
sesufityr repfesent-at-best-papec-gains-er—lessesr afid-are-net-an-aetuai-refiestien-ef-an
inerease-er-deerease-in-a-paFtyls-peFsonal-weakhrSee-Lene-Capkel-AvatiffiSitieftsr 24-2
F.R.D. 667 (S.D. Ha. 2005). .
Additionallyr to-the-ement-that-this-Interregater-y-requests the-Faanner--in-whish-the-value
was-ealeulated ebjeet-as-this-is-prepfietafy-infeimatioil-and-therefer-e-subjest-te-the
Flerida-Unifeen-Trade-Seerets-Ast-as-dessEibed-abeweT
This-ealeulatien-is-deemed-Work-produet -Te-the-e-x-tent-that-this-Inteeegatepy-requests
infeFmatien-that-is-eever-ed-by-the-wer4-pr-eduet-pr-iviIeger Assountant/Client-and-er-the
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Attecney/Glient—privileger l—asseft—said—pfivilegesr ioeluiling—these—pcovided—foc—in
§4907-502-and-907-5055-athe-glerida-Statides,
of third partics under Art 1, a 12 of Ow Florida Constitution.
5. As to each income tax return filed by you or on your behalf with any taxing
authority for the years 2009 through 2012, identify as specifically as identified in your
tax return the source of all reported income and the separate amounts derived from each
source.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "'[T]he act of production itself may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
This-Intecregateefis-inaRaftly-drafted-aod-wiguethis-Inteifrogatepy-appeafs-te-be-asking
fer-a-summartef--the-i.nformation-eontaittetlawithin-deeumems-that-are-the-subjeet-ef--a
Request to Produce. In accordance with Rule 1.340(c) of the Florida Rules of Civil
Procedure, Edwards is directed to examine the tax returns for said response.
Additienallyr arky-i.nfeErnatien-r-equested-that-is-the-subjeet-of--aeeeuntant-werk-sheets-is
pcoteeted—by—the—wederpr-eduet—privileger Asseuntant/Glient—pFivilege—andler
Attecney/C—lientrivilege-and-as-sueh-l-asseEt-said-pcivileges-as-pcoviEled-fec-in-H90,542
and 90.5055 of the Florida Statutes.
To the extent that the sources of all reported income and the separate amounts derived
frem-eaell-seuroe-is-proppietafy-inferroafton-that-f-alis-wifhin-the-definition-of-tr-ade-seer-et
as-defined-by-i6887002(4)-of-the-Fierida-StaMesr II-ebjest-te-the-pfeduetien-of--sueh
informationr as-this-iefoFmati so-preteeted-hrthe-Flor-i4aaifoiTo-Trode4eerets
Aet.
FuFthemoce-respending-to-this-Intecregatoff-kvould-riesessarily-infenge-on-the-pfivaey
rights of third parties, which are guaranteed and protected under Art 1, § 12 of the
Plerida-C-enstitution7
6. For each parcel of real property in which you hold any interest: state:
a. The address;
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b. The legal description of the property;
c. The assessed value of the property for tax purposes;
d. The date and price of acquisition;
e. Whether, when, by whom, why and at what amount the property has been
appraised since the time of purchase;
f. Whether, when and at what price the property has been offered for sale
since the time of purchase;
g. The name and address of each real estate agent with whom the property
has been listed for sale since the time of purchase;
h. The cost of any improvements made to the property since purchase;
i. The nature of your interest in the property;
j. The current fair market value of the property and a description of the
manner in which that value was calculated.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "'[T]he act of production itself' may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
This-Interregatepris-repetitive-el-a-Request-te-Preduee-and-is-eriee-again-e-reszpiest-fer-a
summapfref-the-requested-pfeduetiongeder-Rule-1,340(e)-4-the-Flor-ida-R
PFeeedureEdwards-is-diFemed-te-examine-the-seicespending-Request-fer-Predustion-fer
the-respense-te-this-leteffegeteiy,
This-hiteiTegatery-leeks-relevaftee-ead-is-net-ettlettlefed-fe-lead-te-the-diseevery-ef
adniissihle-evideneespeeifieaily-subpaFts-fd)r (Or (0-and-04-request-infeenation-that
reflests-eppeanity-eesis-aniVer-paper-lesses-er--gains-whish-is-irrelevant-to-the-value-ef
the-assei-m-seme-time-in-the-future:-See-Latte-yrcapikti-74egirisifient-242-F,R,D,-66.7
(S.D. Ha. 2005).
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Under-Rule-1,840(e)-ef--the-glepida4tdes-ef-C-ivil-Preeedurer Edwards-is-direeted-te-the
relevant-preduetien-with-respeet-te-a-cespense40-subpaFt-(44)-sinee-eapital-inipFe*ements
te-real-eatetelife-relleeted-in-the-takable-basis-ef--therepefty,
Frubparts-(4)-ancl-e)-are-preprietaiy-infermatienrelessified-as-trade-seerets-and-subjeet-te
the-Fleficia-Unifenn-T-r-ade-Seeretantr as-explained-abeve,
Subpact-(g)-is-irrelevant-and-net-reasenably-ealenlated-te-lead-te-the-diseevepy-ef
achnissible-evideneer as-whether-a-prepegy-has-been-ksted-for-sale-and-the-name-of--the
agertt-given-the-listiftgris-irrelevant-te-mreutfectt-Finaneial-Net-WerthrSee-Lane-v:
Capital Acquisitions, 212 F.R.D. 667 (S.D. Fla. 2005).
7. List each item and state the estimated value of all personal tangible, and
intangible property in which you have an interest which personal property was acquired
at a cost in excess of $10,000 or which personal property has an estimated present value
in excess of $10,000, and as to each state:
a. The date of acquisition;
b. The cost of acquisition;
c. The current estimated fair market value;
d. The manner in which the fair market value was estimated.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "IT]he act of production itself' may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
Thin Interrogatory lacks relevance and is not reasonably ealcul.t,d to lead to the
pr-esent-valner as-niest-assets-depr-eniate-evef-time-sush4hat-the-encrent-valne-ecthe-asset
has-ne-relevanee-te-theamlue-ef-the-er-eding-asset-at-seme-peint-in-the-future,
Subpact-(4)-asks-fer-infeEmatien-suhleet-te-Y10A-preduet-pcivilegerAccountant/Client
andier-Atterney/C-hent-pfi4leger .ert
worsea-and-907-50-5-5-44-the-glerida-Sietutes,
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Uniform Trade Secret Act as defined above. Furthermore, intangible assets arc the
ef--the-Intervegateffis-repetitiveT
8. If any of the real or personal property owned by you, either individually, jointly or
otherwise, is encumbered by a real estate mortgage, chattel mortgage, or any other type
of lien, then for each property, state a description of the nature and amount of the
encumbrance, the date the encumbrance arose, whether the encumbrance is evidenced by
any written document and, if so, a description of that document.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "IT]he act of production itself' may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
This-Intervegateffis-ina rafted-as-te-what-is-meant-byer--ethew4s and-as-stieh
eafinet-be-properirresponded-le-as-asked:
Te-the-ement-that-this-InteFregately-Fequ incematien-regaFding-thir-d-paFtiesr this
information io protected by the third party':; right to financial and economic privacy, as
guaranteed-by-lid:I-1r§-12-ef--the-FleFida-Genstitutien,
9. If you have an ownership interest in any businesses, for each business state:
a. The name and address of the business;
b. The present book value and the present market value of your interest in the
business, and its percentage of the total value of the business;
c. A description of the manner in which the fair market value was calculated.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "IT]he act of production itself' may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
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criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
Thio Interrogatory io inartfully dmfted and vague ouch that I am unable to formulate a
preper-Fespense-te-this-inteeegatepy,
To-the-extent-that-this-Intefregatefy-r-equests-infeenatien-r-egar-ding-thiFd-paptiesr that
infoimatim-is-preteeted-brthe-third-part ht-te-finaneial-itild-eeeitemie-privaeras
guaranteed-by-AfFir §42-4-the-Fierida-C-enstitutien,
Additionallyr fhis-information-is-beth-the-stibjee4-4-and-stibjeet-te-eenfidentiality
agfeements-andier--ehligatiens-sush-that-diselesur-e-of--this-infoffaatien-is-pr-ehibitedrThe
requested-informatim-is-preprieftwrinformatien-that-faHs-within-the-clefinitien-ef--trade
seeret-as-defined-by4688,002(-4-)-ef-the-Florida-Staimiesr-This-infocmatien-is-alse
pretead-by-the-FleFida-Unifeim4rade-Seer-ets-Ast,
10. Identify all banks, credit union and savings and loan accounts, in which you have
an interest or right of withdrawal and for each account state:
a. Where the account is located;
b. The highest and lowest balance in the account during the 365 day period
immediately preceding your receipt of these interrogatories.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "[T]he act of production itself may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
Additienallyr this-lateriegatopy-is-evethr-eadr vague-and-inaftf- Faftedr as-it-r-equests
desuments-regar-dingali-bankrasseunts in-whish-Epsfein-has a-Fight-te-withdraw
funds vitheat-respeet-fer--third-pagies=Fighf-terivaey-as-gueranteed-under--Aft- §-1-2
ef-the-Flopida-C-enstitution,
FLuFthermer-er right
that-the-funcls-in-eaeli-aseount-fer--whish-l-may-withdr-aw-funds-ar-e-ewned-hy-merOr that
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Finallyr this-Interagatepfris-a-request-fec-a-summapy-ef-Request-fer—Predustien-ner94
Under Rule 1.340(c) of the Florida Rulcs of Civil Proccdurc, Edwarda is directed to
examille-the-Fespenses-te-the-Request-fer-ProduetienrEpstein-FeasseFts-eaeh-aad-evey
ebjeetien-te4heaequest-fer-Predustien-ner9-herete,
II. Identify all other assets of a value in access of $10,000 which assets were not
previously identified and as to each state:
a. The date of acquisition;
b. The cost of acquisition;
c. The current estimated fair market value;
d. The means utilized to estimate the current fair market value.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "IT]he act of production itself may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
This-l.nteFregatefy-luts-already-been-answeced,See-l.ntefregalepy-Number-7-abeve-and
respense—ther-efe te—wit this—Inteifregatepy—laeks—relevanee—and—is—net—reasenably
ealeulated-te4ead-te-the-disseveptof-admissible-evidefleer as-the-aequisitien-sesf-ef-an
asset-is-icrelevant-te-its-present-valuer sush-that-the-euFrent-value-ef-the-asset-has-ma
relevanee-te-the>,Aakie-of--the-e-rnding-asset-at-seme-poi4+1-44-die-futuFe,
Subpart (d) asks for information that is subject to work product privilege,
said-pcivilege-as-previded-fer-in4P0402-and-907-50-5-5-ef-the-Plefkla-Statuteth
Additienallyr intengible-assets-are-trade-seerets-and-as-sueli-ar-e-subjeet-te-the-Refida
Uniform Trade Secrct Act as defined above. Furthermore, intangible assets are the
444he-Inteffegately-is-repetitive,
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12. Identify all other liabilities of an amount in excess of $10,000 not previously
identified and as to each state:
a. The date the liability arise;
b. The amount of the liability at inception;
c. The terms of repayment or satisfaction;
d. The current outstanding balance.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "IT]he act of production itself may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
There-is-iieilher-e-dafe-ner-time-fratne-pfevided-in-this-requestrand-te-the-etteitt-that-this
IntepegateFy-asIEs-fer-nen-euwent-infeffnationr
ettled-la that-enly-eueent-finaneial-infeenatien-is-relevant-te-a-c-laini-fer-punitive
detnitgesrLane-Gesplieti-Atiptaiiietta6-7-6STIDrFlar2405):
13. As to any calculation or estimate of your net worth at any time in the five years
immediately preceding your receipt of these interrogatories, state:
a. The date of the calculation or estimate;
b. The name and address of the person or entity responsible for performing
the work;
c. The reason for performing the calculation or estimate;
d. The amount of net worth calculated or estimated.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "IT]he act of production itself may
implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
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concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
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finaneial—infematien—is—relevant—te—a—elaim—fer—punitive—damagesrLane—vrgeipital
Atittisitionsir242—F41-71)=667-6S7Da=2.905)rPlaintiff-s-request-fer-ften-eurrent
financial information is irrelevant to a punitive damages determination, and-a-request-as
far back as five yearn is deemed overly burdensome. Sec Lane i Capita! Acguisirion.7,
24-2—F7R,D=667-6S,D=Fler200-5)—eNhe—Courir hewevecr dees—find—that—Plaimilfs2
d:.. sts ethr ..d the C than ek f n al rd.. C
five-year-petio&L)7
To the extent that this Interrogatory requests information that is covered by the
Accotinfant/Glient—and—or—the—Aftemeylelien4—ptivileger 1—assect—said—privileges—as
provided for in §90.502 and § 90.5055 of the Florida Statutcs. This subject of this
Intefrogatoty-isitise-pfefeeted-brwerk-preduet-privilege
14. -What is your present net worth?
Answer: I have already indicated my willingness to stipulate to a net worth in excess of
one hundred million dollars.
15. As to all transfers of anything of a value in excess of $10,000 made by you or on
your behalf within the past 5 years, state:
a. A description of the transferred property;
b. The reason for the transfer;
c. The value of the item(s) transferred at the time of transfer;
d. The date and cost of your acquisition of the item(s);
e. Whether you received anything of value in exchange for the transferred
item(s) and, if so, a description of what you received and the dollar value
of what you received;
f. The name and address of the recipient of each transferred item.
Answer: Objection. This Request for Production requires the identification of the
existence of detailed financial information which communicates statements of fact.
Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 410 (1976). "'[T]he act of production itself may
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implicitly communicate "statements of fact" that are testimonial in nature. United States
v. Hubbell, 530 U.S. 27, 35-36 (2000). I have a substantial and reasonable basis for
concern that these statements of fact that are testimonial in nature could reasonably
furnish a "link in the chain of evidence" that could be used to prosecute me in future
criminal proceedings. See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 (1951). I cannot
provide answers/responses to questions relating to my financial history and condition
without waiving my Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights as guaranteed by the
United States Constitution.
This—litteFregatety—is—everly—burdensemer its—ft—is—well-settled—law—that—enly—eurTent
financial information i relevant to a claim for punitive damages. Lane v Capital
Acquisitions, 212 F.R.D. 667 (S.D. Fla. 2005). Plaintiffs' request for non current
ffflaneial-infeatien-is-iFrelevent-te-a-punifive-demages-deleinationr and-a-request-as
far--baek-as-five-yeaFs-is-deemed-ever-ly-13ur-densemerSee-befte-i'=C-apital--Aegwaitieff,7
242-F469=667-(PrerFla=200-5-)-(ffilhe-Geurtr beweverr dees-find-that-Plaintiffs
diocovery reguestt are overbroad on their face in that come ocek financial rccordc for a
five year period.").
Te-the-e-x-tent-that-this-InteEregateetr-equests-infermafien-regar-ding-thiFd-pat4iesr that
infermatien-is-pfaested-by-the-third-par~t-le-financial-and-esenemis-privaey,
T-e—the—eMent—that—this—Interzr-egately—r-equests—infermafien—that—irreevered—by—the
Aecesantem/C-liefit-pfivileger l-fiSSeft-said-pfivilege-as-previded-fer-in—§-90,505-5-ef--the
Florida Statutes. This subject of this Interrogatory aba may be protected by work product
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State of
County of
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day personally appeared Jeffrey
Epstein, who is personally known to me, and who first being duly sworn, says that all of
the matters contained herein are true and correct.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Sworn and Subscribed before me this Febritafy-22Julv , 2013.
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