Notice of removal by Jeffrey Epstein in a civil damages suit, July 2008

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA¶

STEVEN M. LARIMORE¶

CLERK U.S. DIST. CT.¶

S.O. OF FLA. - MIAMI¶

CASE NO.:¶

C. M.A.,¶

08-80811-Civ-ZLOCH/SNOW¶

Plaintiff,¶

VS.¶

JEFFREY EPSTEIN and¶

Defendants.¶

NOTICE OF REMOVAL¶

In accordance with 28 U.S.C. §§1441, 1446, and 1332(a)(1), the defendants, Jeffrey Epstein and hereby remove this action$^1$ from Palm Beach County Circuit Court to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and respectfully state as follows:¶

This case is within the original jurisdiction of this Court.

This case is properly removable because it falls within the original jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. See 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a)(1) (establishing that federal district courts have original¶

1 v. Epstein et al., Case No. 50 2008 CA 005240 XXXX MB (Fla. 15th Cir. Ct. filed Feb. 21, 2008).¶

Lewis Tein P. MKWN D M W¶

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jurisdiction over cases where the amount “in controversy [is more than $75,000] … and [when the controversy] is between citizens of different states”).¶

2. The amount in controversy in this action exceeds $75,000.¶

The Complaint contains a generic prayer for relief. It is clear, however, that the plaintiff seeks more than $75,000 in damages. This case seeks damages in connection with alleged sexual misconduct. (Compl. 6–7.) The Complaint alleges that has “suffered mental anguish, mental pain and suffering, psychic trauma, and a loss of the capacity for the enjoyment of life.” (Compl. 9.) These are serious allegations. Cf., e.g., Woods v. Southwest Airlines, Co., 523 F. Supp. 2d 812, 820 (N.D. Ill. 2007) (determining, in the context of diversity jurisdiction, that the $75,000 threshold had been satisfied, and “clearly [surpassed],” based on “the nature of the injuries alleged” in the complaint); see also Williams v. Best Buy Co., Inc., 269 F.3d 1316, 1319 (11th Cir. 2001) (“When [a] complaint does not claim a specific amount of damages, removal from state court is proper if it is facially apparent from the complaint that the amount in controversy exceeds the jurisdictional requirement.”).¶

2 The Complaint seeks damages for “[more than] … $15,000.” (Compl. ¶ 1.) This boilerplate is routinely used in Florida pleading practice to trigger application of section 26.012, Florida Statutes, the statute that establishes the jurisdictional amount required for filing in Florida’s Circuit Court (as opposed to County Court).¶

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Lewis Tein PL. MISSN 0123-7856¶

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Further, the allegations by this plaintiff are virtually identical to allegations made in four separate civil actions, filed by four different plaintiffs, against Mr. Epstein in federal court. In each of those actions, the plaintiffs are seeking damages in excess of $50 million — well over the $75,000 amount-in-controversy requirement for diversity jurisdiction. See Jane Doe No. 2 at D.E. 1 ¶ 4; Jane Doe No. 3 at D.E. 1 ¶ 4; Jane Doe No. 4 at D.E. 1 ¶ 4; Jane Doe No. 5 at D.E. 1 ¶ 4.¶

3. There is complete diversity.¶

Diversity jurisdiction requires complete diversity. Carden. Arkoma Assocs., 494 U.S. 185, 187 (1990) (“Since its enactment, we have interpreted the diversity statute to require ‘complete diversity’ of citizenship.” (citing Strawbridge Curtiss, 7 U.S. (3 Cranch) 267, 267–68 (1806))); see also MacGinnitie Hobbs Group, LLC, 420 F.3d 1234, 1239 (11th Cir. 2005) (stating that “[c]omplete diversity requires that no defendant in a diversity action be a citizen of the same state as any plaintiff”). As demonstrated below, this case satisfies the statutory requirement of complete diversity.¶

(a) Plaintiff is a citizen of Florida. (Compl. ¶ 2.)¶

3 See Jane Doe No. 2 v. Jeffrey Epstein, No. 08-CV-80119-KAM (S.D. Fla. filed Feb. 6, 2008); Jane Doe No. 3 v. Jeffrey Epstein, No. 08-CV-80232-KAM (S.D. Fla. filed Mar. 5, 2008); Jane Doe No. 4 v. Jeffrey Epstein, No. 08-CV-80380-KAM (S.D. Fla. filed Apr. 14, 2008); Jane Doe No. 5 v. Jeffrey Epstein, No. 08-80381-CV-KAM (S.D. Fla. filed Apr. 14, 2008).¶

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Lewis Tein pl. MISSIONS DEVELOPMENT¶

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(b) While the Complaint suggests that Mr. Epstein might be a citizen of New York or Florida, he is, in fact, a citizen of the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Epstein Aff. Ex. A.) $ ^{4} $¶

4. This Notice satisfies the procedural requirements of 28 U.S.C. § 1446.¶

First, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1446(b), this Notice is timely. Only defendant Epstein has been served with process. Defendant has not yet been served. See Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. RX Solutions, United Health Group, Inc., No. 6:08-cv-330-Orl-31KRS, 2008 WL 1744794, at *3 (M.D. Fla. Apr. 11, 2008) (concluding that removal petition was timely where it was filed within 30 days after the last defendant was served).¶

Second, in accordance with section 1446(d), defendants have served this Notice of Removal on July 21, 2008.¶

Third, in accordance with section 1446(b), all of the defendants join this Petition and consent to removal.¶

4 District courts may consider affidavits and other evidence to support removal jurisdiction. See Sierminski . Transouth Fin. Corp., 216 F.3d 945, 949 (11th Cir. 2000).¶

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Lewis Tein PL. HILTONS MILLW¶

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5. The State Court docket has been filed.¶

All papers filed in the State Court are attached to this Removal Petition.¶

Conclusion¶

Because this is a civil action between citizens of different states, excluding any fraudulently joined parties, and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000, exclusive of interests and costs, this Court has original jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a)(1).¶

WHEREFORE, the defendants, Jeffrey Epstein and , remove this case from Palm Beach Circuit Court to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.¶

Respectfully submitted,¶

LEWIS TEIN, P.L.¶

3059 Grand Avenue, Suite 340¶

Coconut Grove, Florida 33133¶

Tel:¶

Fax: 305 442 6744¶

By:¶

Milu. Vii¶

GUY A. LEWIS¶

Fla. Bar No. 623740¶

MICHAEL R. TEIN¶

Fla. Bar No. 993522¶

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Lewis Tein PL.¶

WASHINGTON LAW¶

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ATTERBURY, GOLDBERGER & WEISS, P.A.¶

250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400¶

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401¶

Tel. [blank]¶

Fax. [blank]¶

By: Jack A. Goldberger¶

Fla. Bar No. 262013¶

Attorneys for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein¶

BRUCE E. REINHART, P.A.¶

250 South Australian Avenue¶

Suite 1400¶

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401¶

By: Will H. Tai For¶

Bruce E. Reinhart¶

Fla. Bar No. 10762¶

Attorneys for Defendant¶

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE¶

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing document is being served this day,¶

July 21, 2008, on counsel of record identified on the service list by U.S. Mail.¶

Michael R. Tein¶

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Lewis Tein P.L.¶

ATTORNEYS AT LAW¶

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Service List¶

Richard H. Willits, Esq.¶

Richard H. Willits, P.A.¶

2290 $10^{\text{th}}$ Avenue North, Suite 404¶

Lake Worth, Florida 33461¶

Fax:¶

Counsel for Plaintiff C.M.A.¶

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Lewis Tein PL.¶

MOSUNS AT LAW¶

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EXHIBIT A¶

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AFFIDAVIT OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN¶

I, Jeffrey Epstein, being duly sworn, do depose and state as follows:¶

My name is Jeffrey Epstein, and I am over 18 years of age and otherwise competent to testify.
I am a citizen and resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
My permanent address is in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.¶

Sworn before me this 19 day of July 2008¶

Notary Public¶

State of Florida¶

My commission expires:¶

NOTARY PUBLIC-STATE OF FLORIDA¶

Michael R. Tein¶

Commission # DD581058¶

Expires: AUG. 03, 2010¶

BONDED THRU ATLANTIC BONDING CO., INC.¶

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EXHIBIT B¶

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STATEMENT OF¶

state as follows, based on my personal knowledge:¶

I am over 18 years of age and otherwise competent to testify.
I am a citizen and resident of New York, New York.
My permanent address is in New York, New York.
I have not resided in Florida at any time during the pendency of Jame

Doe v. Jeffrey Epstein, Case No. 50 2008 CA 00656 XXXX MB AB, including upon the removal of that case to federal court.¶

PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1746, I STATE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT.¶

EXECUTED ON: JULY 19, 2008.¶

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STATE COURT PLEADINGS¶

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This is an action for damages in excess of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), exclusive of costs and interest.
At all times material hereto, the Plaintiff, C.M.A. was and is a resident of Palm Beach County, Florida. Plaintiff is a female who is presently twenty-one years old.
The Plaintiff is unsure of the residency of defendant JEFFREY ESPSTEIN, because he has residences in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and also outside of the continental United States.
The defendant, was a resident of Florida.

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COUNT 1¶

Plaintiff incorporates into this count the allegations of paragraph 1 through 3.
On numerous occasions while the Plaintiff was a minor, beginning when she was fourteen, the defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN intentionally induced and/or seduced the Plaintiff into performing various acts of lewd and lascivious conduct and/or sexual performances in his presence. These acts all took place at the mansion owned by the defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN which was located in Palm Beach, Florida.
On numerous occasions while the Plaintiff was a minor, the defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN performed various acts of lewd and lascivious conduct in the presence of the Plaintiff. These acts all took place at the mansion owned by the defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN which was located in Palm Beach, Florida.
On numerous occasions while the Plaintiff was a minor, the defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN touched the Plaintiff’s breasts and genitilia. These acts all took place at the mansion owned by the defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN which was located in Palm Beach, Florida
As a result, the Plaintiff suffered mental anguish, mental pain and suffering, psychic trauma, and a loss of the capacity for the enjoyment of life.

WHEREFORE, THE PLAINTIFF DEMANDS JUDGMENT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST JEFFREY EPSTEIN, IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF FIFTEENTHOUSAND DOLLARS, EXCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND INTEREST, AND FURTHER DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY.¶

COUNT II¶

Plaintiff incorporates into this count the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 4, and paragraphs 6 through 9.

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For each and every occurrence of sexual abuse of the Plaintiff while she was a minor for which JEFFREY EPSTEIN was responsible, he was aided, assisted, and/or abetted by who lived at the Palm Beach mansion of JEFFREY EPSTEIN. Said acts included, but were not limited to, the following:

a. She often called the Plaintiff, when the Plaintiff was a minor, to arrange for the Plaintiff to come to the Palm Beach mansion of JEFFREY EPSTEIN, for the ostensible purpose of providing “massages” to JEFFREY EPSTEIN, when she knew or should have known that Plaintiff had no credentials to provide massage therapy.¶

b. She observed the Plaintiff being brought to the Palm Beach mansion of JEFFREY EPSTEIN, when the Plaintiff was a minor, and sometimes escorted the Plaintiff to a room in that mansion where JEFFREY EPSTEIN was waiting, for the ostensible purpose of providing “rmasages” to JEFFREY EPSTEIN, when she knew or should have known that Plaintiff had no credentials to provide massage therapy.¶

c. She sometimes paid the Plaintiff for the “sessions” with JEFFREY EPSTEIN.¶

d. She made telephone calls to the Plaintiff, when the Plaintiff was a minor, to arrange for gifts to be sent to the Plaintiff.¶

c. She took photographs of the Plaintiff, when the Plaintiff was a minor, which depicted the Plaintiff in the nude. She told the Plaintiff that the pictures were at the request of JEFFREY EPSTEIN, and paid the Plaintiff for posing for the photographs.¶

As a result, the Plaintiff suffered mental anguish, mental pain and suffering, psychic trauma, and a loss of the capacity for the enjoyment of life.

WHEREFORE, THE PLAINTIFF DEMANDS JUDGMENT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST SARAH IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, EXCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND INTEREST AND FURTHER DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY.¶

RICHARD H. WILLITS, P.A.¶

2290 10th Avenue North, Sulte 404¶

Lake Worth FL 33461¶

Telephone:¶

FAX: (561)¶

By: RICHARD H. WILLITS Florida Bar No.: 139888¶

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION¶

2008 CA 005240 XXXX¶

CASE NO.: ___¶

JUDGE: ___¶

Plaintiff,¶

II. TYPE OF CASE (Place an X in one box only. If the case fits more than one type of case, select the most definitive.)¶

DOMESTIC RELATIONS¶

( ) Simplified dissolution¶

() Dissolution¶

() Support -IV-D¶

TORTS¶

() Support - Non IV-D¶

() URESA-Non IV-D¶

() URESA -IV-D¶

() Domestic Violence¶

() Professional Malpractice¶

() Other Domestic Relations¶

() Products Liability¶

OTHER CIVIL¶

() Auto Negligence¶

() Other Negligence¶

() Condominium¶

() Contracts¶

( ) Real Property/¶

Mortgage¶

Foreclosure¶

() Eminent¶

Domain¶

Other¶

III. Is Jury Trial Demanded in Complaint?¶

YES¶

( ) NO¶

DATE: 2-15-08¶

RICHARD H. WILLITS, P.A.¶

2290 10^{TH} Avenue North, Suite 404¶

Lake Worth, FL 33461¶

Attorney for Plaintiff¶

RICHARD H. WILLITS¶

Florida Bar #: 139888¶

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.¶

CASE NO.,¶

502008 CA 005240 XXXX MBAA¶

JEFFREY EPSTEIN, and Defendants.¶

SUMMONS¶

TO DEFENDANT:

JEFFREY EPSTEIN358 El Brillo WayPalm Beach, FL 33480

9 East 71st StreetNew York, NY 10021

IMPORTANT¶

A lawsuit has been filed against you. You have 20 calendar days after this summons is served on you to file a written response to the attached complaint/petition with the Clerk of this Court. A phone call will not protect you. Your written response, including the case number given above and the names of the parties, must be filed if you want the Court to hear your side of the case. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case, and your wages, money, and property may thereafter be taken without further warning from the Court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service or a legal aid office (listed in the phone book).¶

If you choose to file a written response yourself, at the same time you file your written response to the Court you must also mail or take a copy of your written response to the “Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney” named below.¶

RICHARD H. WILLITS, ESQ.¶

Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney¶

2290 10th Avenue North¶

Suite 404¶

Lake Worth, Florida 33461¶

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THE STATE OF FLORIDA¶

TO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE: You are commanded to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint in this lawsuit on the above-named defendant.¶

SHARON R. BOCK¶

Clerk & Comptroller¶

DATED on FEB 25 2008 , 2008¶

rve this summons and a copy of¶

SHARON R. BOCK¶

Clerk & Comptroller¶

P.O. Box 4667¶

West Palm Beach, Florida¶

33402-4667¶

CLERK OF THE COURT¶

(SEAL)¶

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IMPORTANTE¶

Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 días, contados a partir del recibo de esta notification, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una llamada telefonica no lo protegera. Si usted desea dque el tribuanl considere su defensa, debe presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes interesadus. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder el caso y podria ser depsojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal. Existen otros requisitos legales, Si lo desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en la guia telefonica.¶

Si desen responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante el tribunal, debera usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su respuesta a la persona denominada abajo como “Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney” (Demandante o Abogado del Demandante).¶

IMPORTANT¶

Des poursuties judiciaires ont ete entreprises contre vous, Vous avez 20 jours consecutifs a partir de la date de l’assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponse ecrite a la plainte ci-jointe auprès de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de telephone est infuffisant pour vous proteger. Vous etes oblige dossier ci-dessus et du nom des parties nommes ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne deposez pas votre reponse ecrite dans le relal requis, vous resquez de perdre la cause ainsi que votre salaire, votre argent, alterieur du tribunal. Il y a d’autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les services immediats d’un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pazs d’avocat, vous pourriez telephoner a un service de reference d’avocat ou a un bureau d’assistance juridique (figurant a l’annuaire de telephones).¶

Si vous choisissez de deposer vous-même une reponse ecrite, il vous faudra également, en même temps que cette formalite, faire parvenir ou expédier une copie de votre reponse ecrite au “Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney” (Plaignant ou a son avocat) nomme ci-dessous.¶

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IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHICH NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOUR, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE ADA COORDINATOR IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURT, PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, ROOM 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401; TELEPHONE NUMBER 561-355-2431 WITHIN TWO (2) WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS SUMMONS; IF YOU ARE HEARING/VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL¶

SI OU SE YON MOUN KI INFIM, KI BENZWEN NINPOT AKOMODASYON POU KA PATISIPE NAN PWOSE SA-A, OU GEN DWA, SANL PA KOUTEW ANYIN, POU YO BAW KEK SEVIS. TANPRI KONTAKTE KOODINATE ADA, NAN BIRO ADMINISTRATIF TRIBINAL NAN COTE PALM BEACH, FLORIDA LA, KI NAN 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, CHAM 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401, NIMERO TELEFONN • NAN SE RELE DE (2) JOU DE LE OU RESEVWA CITATION; SI OU BEBE OU BYEN SOUD RELE 1-¶

SI UD, ES UNA PERSONA INCAPCITADA QUE NECESITA DE UN SERVICO ESPECIAL PARA PARTICIPAR EN ESTE PROCESO, UD. TIENE DERECHO A QUE LE PROVEAN CIERTA AYUDA SIN COSTO ALUGNO. POR FAVOR PONGASE EN CONTACTO EL COORDINATR DE LA OFICINA ADMINSTRATIVA DE LA CORTE ADA, SITUADA EN EL 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, OFICINA 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401, TELEFONE , DENTRO DE LOS DOS (2)PROXIMOS DIAS HABILES DESPUES DE RECIBIR ESTA CITICION; SI TIENE INCAPACIDAD DEOIR O HABLAR LLAME AL 1-¶

SI VOUS ESTES INFIRME, ET EN BESOIN DE NIMPORTE ACCOMMODATION POUR POURVOIR PARTICIPER A CES PROCEDURES, VOUS POUVEZ GRATUITEMENT RECEVOIR, CERTAIN SERVICES. SIL-VOUS-PLAIT CONTACTEZ LE COORDINATEUR DU BUREAU ADMINISTRAIF DE TRIBUNAL DE PALM BEACH, LE TRIBUNAL SE TROUVE A 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, CHAMBRE 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401, NUMERO DE TELEPHONE DURANT DEUX (2) JOURS SUIVANT LA RECEPTION-DE CITATION; SI VOUS ETES-MUETE-OU-SOURDS; APPLEZ 1-800-955-8771.¶

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RJCHARD H. WILLITS, ESQ.¶

Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney¶

2290 10th Avenue North¶

Suite 404¶

Lake Worth, Florida 33461¶

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THE STATE OF FLORIDA¶

TO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE: You are commanded to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint in this lawsuit on the above-named defendant.¶

DATED on APR 17 2008 . 2008¶

SHARON R. BOCK¶

Clerk & Comptroller¶

CLERK OF THE COURT¶

[SEAL]¶

SHARON R. BOCK¶

Clerk & Comptroller¶

P.O. Box 4667¶

West Palm Beach, Florida¶

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IMPORTANTE¶

Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 días, contados a partir del recibo de esta notificación, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una llamada telefonica no lo protegera. Si usted desea dque el tribunal considere su defensa, debe presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes interesadas. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder el caso y podria ser depsojudo de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal. Existen otros requisitos legales, Si lo desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en la guia telefonica.¶

Si desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante el tribunal, debera usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su respuesta a la persona denominada abajo como “Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney” (Demandante o Abogado del Demandante).¶

IMPORTANT¶

Des poursuties judiciares ont ete entreprises contre vous, Vous avez 20 jours consecutifs a partir de la date de l’assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponse ecrite a la plainte ci-jointe auprès de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de telephone est infuffisant pour vous proteger. Vous etes oblige dossier ci-dessus et du nom des parties nommes ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne deposez pas votre reponse ecrite dans le relai requis, vous resquez de perdre la cause ainsi que votre salaire, votre argent, alterieur du tribunal. Il y a d’autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les services immediats d’un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pazs d’avocat, vous pourriez telephoner a un service de reference d’avocat ou a un bureau d’assistance juridique (figurant a l’annuaire de telephones).¶

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IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHICH NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOUR, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE ADA COORDINATOR IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURT, PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, ROOM 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401; TELEPHONE NUMBER WITHIN TWO (2) WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS SUMMONS; IF YOU ARE HEARING/VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL 1-800-955-8771.¶

SI OU SE YON MOUN KI INFIM, KI BENZWEN NINPOT AKOMODASYON POU KA PATISIPE NAN PWOSE SA-A, OU GEN DWA, SANL PA KOUTEW ANYIN, POU YO BAW KEK SEVIS. TANPRI KONTAKTE KOODINATE ADA, NAN BIRO ADMINISTRATIF TRIBINAL NAN COTE PALM BEACH, FLORIDA LA, KI NAN 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, CHAM 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401, NIMERO TELEFONN - NAN SE RELE DE(2) JOU DE LE OU RESEVWA CITATION; SI OU BEBE OU BYEN SOUD RELE 1-¶

SI UD, ES UNA PERSONA INCAPCITADA QUE NECESITA DE UN SERVICO ESPECIAL PARA PARTICIPAR EN ESTE PROCESO, UD. TIENE DERECHO A QUE LE PROVEAN CIERTA AYUDA SIN COSTO ALUGNO. POR FAVOR PONGASE EN CONTACTO EL COORDINATR DE LA OFICINA ADMINSTRATIVA DE LA CORTE ADA, SITUADA EN EL 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, OFICINA 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401, TELEFONE DENTRO DE LOS DOS (2)PROXIMOS DIAS HABILES DESPUES DE RECIBIR ESTA CITICION; SI TIENE INCAPACIDAD DEOIR O HABLAR LLAME AL 1-¶

SI VOUS ESTES INFIRME, ET EN BESOIN DE NIMPORTE ACCOMMODATION POUR POURVOIR PARTICIPER A CES PROCEDURES, VOUS POUVEZ GRATUITEMENT RECEVOIR, CERTAIN SERVICES. SIL-VOUS-PLAIT CONTACTEZ LE COORDINATEUR DU BUREAU ADMINISTRAIF DE TRIBUNAL DE PALM BEACH, LE TRIBUNAL SE TROUVE A 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, CHAMBRE 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401, NUMERO DE TELEPHONE DURANT DEUX (2) JOURS SUIVANT LA RECEPTION DE CITATION; SI VOUS ETES MUETS OU SOURDS, APPLEZ 1-800-955-8771.¶

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.¶

CASE NO.:¶

502008 CA 005240 XXXX MB AF¶

JEFFREY EPSTEIN, and Defendants.¶

SUMMONS¶

TO DEFENDANT:	JEFFREY EPSTEIN
	358 El Brillo Way	or	9 East 71st Street
	Palm Beach, FL 33480		New York, NY 10021

IMPORTANT¶

RICHARD H. WILLITS, ESQ.¶

Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney¶

2290 10th Avenue North¶

Suite 404¶

Lake Worth, Florida 33461¶

FAX 501 588-8819¶

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THE STATE OF FLORIDA¶

TO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE: You are commanded to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint in this lawsuit on the above-named defendant. SHARON R. BOCK¶

DATED on FEB 25 2008, 2008¶

serve this summons and a copy of¶

SHARON R. BOCK¶

Clerk & Comptroller¶

P.O. Box 4667¶

West Palm Beach, Florida¶

33402-4667¶

CLERK OF THE COURT¶

(SEAL)¶

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IMPORTANTE¶

Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 días, contados a partir del recibo de esta notification, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una llamada telefonica no lo protegera. Si usted desea dque el tribuanl considere su defensa, debe presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes interesadas. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder el caso y podria ser depsojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal. Existen otros requisitos legales, Si lo desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en la guia telefonica.¶

IMPORTANT¶

Des poursuties judiciares ont ete entreprises contre vous, Vous avez 20 jours consecutifs a partir de la date de l’assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponse ecrite a la plainte ci-jointe aupres de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de telephone est infuffisant pour vous proteger. Vous etes oblige dossier ci-dessus et du nom des parties nommes ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne deposez pas votre reponse ecrite dans le relai requis, vous resquez de perdre la cause ainsi que votre salaire, votre argent, alterieur du tribunal. Il y a d’autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les services immediats d’un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pazs d’avocat, vous pourriez telephoner a un service de reference d’avocat ou a un bureau d’assistance juridique (figurant a l’annuaire de telephones).¶

Si vous choisissez de deposer vous-meme une reponse ecrite, il vous faudra également, en meme temps que cette formalite, faire parvenir ou expedier une copie de votre reponse ecrite au “Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney” (Plaignant ou a son avocat) nomme ci-dessous.¶

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IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHICH NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOUR, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE ADA COORDINATOR IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURT, PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, ROOM 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401; TELEPHONE NUMBER WITHIN TWO (2) WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS SUMMONS; IF YOU ARE HEARING/VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL¶

SI OU SE YON MOUN KI INFIM, KI BENZWEN NINPOT AKOMODASYON POU KA PATISIPE NAN PWOSE SA-A, OU GEN DWA, SANL PA KOUTEW ANYIN, POU YO BAW KEK SEVIS. TANPRI KONTAKTE KOODINATE ADA, NAN BIRO ADMINISTRATIF TRIBINAL NAN COTE PALM BEACH, FLORIDA LA, KINAN 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, CHAM 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401, NIMERO TELEFONN - NAN SE , RELE DE (2) JOU DE LE OU RESEVWA CITATION; SI OU BEBE OU BYEN SOUD RELE 1-¶

SI VOUS ESTES INFIRME, ET EN BESOIN DE NIMPORTE ACCOMMODATION POUR POURVOIR PARTICIPER A CES PROCEDURES, VOUS POUVEZ GRATUITEMENT RECEVOIR, CERTAIN SERVICES. SIL-VOUS-PLAIT CONTACTEZ LE COORDINATEUR DU BUREAU ADMINISTRAIF DE TRIBUNAL DE PALM BEACH, LE TRIBUNAL SE TROUVE A 205 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, CHAMBRE 5.2500, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401, NUMERO DE TELEPHONE DURANT DEUX (2) JOURS SUIVANT LA RECEPTION DE CITATION; SI VOUS ETES MUETS OU SOURDS, APPLEZ 1.¶

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.¶

CASE NO.:¶

Plaintiff,¶

SD2008 CA 005240 XXXX MB¶

vs.¶

JEFFREY EPSTEIN, and Defendants.¶

COPY¶

RECEIVED FOR FILING¶

FEB 21 2008¶

SHARON R: BOCK¶

CLERK & COMPTROLLER¶

CIRCUIT GIVIL DIVISION¶

COMPLAINT¶

Plaintiff,¶

sues the Defendants, JEFFREY EPSTEIN and¶

and alleges:¶

This is an action for damages in excess of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), exclusive of costs and interest.
At all times material hereto, the Plaintiff was and is a resident of Palm Beach County, Florida. Plaintiff is a female who is presently twenty-one years old.
The Plaintiff is unsure of the residency of defendant JEFFREY ESPSTEIN, because he has residences in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and also outside of the continental United States.
The defendant,

was a resident of Florida.¶

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COUNT I¶

Plaintiff incorporates into this count the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 3.
On numerous occasions while the Plaintiff was a minor, beginning when she was fourteen, the defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN intentionally induced and/or seduced the Plaintiff into performing various acts of lewd and lascivious conduct and/or sexual performances in his presence. These acts all took place at the mansion owned by the defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN which was located in Palm Beach, Florida.
On numerous occasions while the Plaintiff was a minor, the defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN performed various acts of lewd and lascivious conduct in the presence of the Plaintiff. These acts all took place at the mansion owned by the defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN which was located in Palm Beach, Florida.
On numerous occasions while the Plaintiff was a minor, the defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN touched the Plaintiff’s breasts and genitilia. These acts all took place at the mansion owned by the defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN which was located in Palm Beach, Florida
As a result, the Plaintiff suffered mental anguish, mental pain and suffering, psychic trauma, and a loss of the capacity for the enjoyment of life.

WHEREFORE, THE PLAINTIFF DEMANDS JUDGMENT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST JEFFREY EPSTEIN, IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF FIFTEENTHOUSAND DOLLARS, EXCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND INTEREST, AND FURTHER DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY.¶

COUNT II¶

Plaintiff incorporates into this count the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 4, and paragraphs 6 through 9.

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For each and every occurrence of sexual abuse of the Plaintiff while she was a minor for which JEFFREY EPSTEIN was responsible, he was aided, assisted, and/or abetted by who lived at the Palm Beach mansion of JEFFREY EPSTEIN. Said acts included, but were not limited to, the following:

b. She observed the Plaintiff being brought to the Palm Beach mansion of JEFFREY EPSTEIN, when the Plaintiff was a minor, and sometimes escorted the Plaintiff to a room in that mansion where JEFFREY EPSTEIN was waiting, for the ostensible purpose of providing “massages” to JEFFREY EPSTEIN, when she knew or should have known that Plaintiff had no credentials to provide massage therapy.¶

c. She sometimes paid the Plaintiff for the “sessions” with JEFFREY EPSTEIN.¶

d. She made telephone calls to the Plaintiff, when the Plaintiff was a minor, to arrange for gifts to be sent to the Plaintiff.¶

e. She took photographs of the Plaintiff, when the Plaintiff was a minor, which depicted the Plaintiff in the nude. She told the Plaintiff that the pictures were at the request of JEFFREY EPSTEIN, and paid the Plaintiff for posing for the photographs.¶

As a result, the Plaintiff suffered mental anguish, mental pain and suffering, psychic trauma, and a loss of the capacity for the enjoyment of life.

WHEREFORE, THE PLAINTIFF DEMANDS JUDGMENT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, EXCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND INTEREST AND FURTHER DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY.¶

RICHARD H. WILLITS, P.A.¶

2290 10th Avenue North, Suite 404¶

Lake Worth, FL 33461¶

By: ___¶

ICHARD H. WILLITS¶

Florida Bar No.: 139888¶

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.¶

CASE NO.: 502008CA005240XXXXMB AF¶

AFFIDAVIT OF IMPROPER SERVICE¶

COMES NOW ERJC LAMAZARES, who after first being duly sworn, deposes and says:¶

He is over the age of 21 and is otherwise competent to testify
He has personal knowledge of the facts contained herein.
He personally obtained service of process upon the defendant Jeffrey Epstein by posting the process on his residence.
Because of the type of service, the undersigned is of the opinion that it may be improper. The attorney for the plaintiff does not concede the issue, but is concerned that the defendant Jeffrey Epstein will contest the validity of that manner of service of process, and that it may be found improper.
The defendant Jeffrey Epstein is presently incarcerated in the Palm Beach County Stockade.
The attorney for the plaintiff desires personal service on Jeffrey Epstein while he is in the Palm Beach County Stockade.

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FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.¶

STATE OF FLORIDA¶

COUNTY OF PALM BEACH¶

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2nd day of July, 2008, by Margaret Matney.¶

NCTARY PUBLIC-STATE OF FLORIDA¶

Commission Stump:¶

Personally Known ___ OR Produced Identification¶

Type of identification produced¶

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Case 9:08-cv-8c011.-KAM¶

Docu…ent 1¶

Entered 01.12/2008 Docket 07.1.12¶

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JS 44 (Rev. 2/08)¶

CIVIL COVER SHEET¶

The JS 44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as provided by local rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THE FORM.) NOTICE: Attorneys MUST Indicate All Re-filed Cases Below.¶

I. (a) PLAINTIFS¶

(b) County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff (EXCEPT IN U.S. PLANTIFC CASES)¶

RICHARD H. WILLITS, P.A. 2290 10TH AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 404 LAKE WORTH, FL 33461¶

(a) Check County Where Action Arose: MIAMI-DADE MONROE BROWAR PALM BEACH MARTIN ST LUCIE INDIAN RIVER OREXCHOBE HOLLANDS¶

II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (Place on “X” in One Box Only)¶

U.S. Government Planiff
U.S. Government Defendant
Diversity (Indefinite Citizenship of Parties in Item III)
O8CV 80811 W52/LSS

IV. NATURE OF SUIT (Place on “X” in One Box Only)¶

III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIAL PARTIES (Place on “X” in One Box Only) (No Divorce Cases Only)¶

Citizen of This State
Incorporated or Principal Place of Business in This State
Incorporated and Principal Place of Business in Another State
Foreign Nation

IV. NATURE OF SUIT (Place on “X” in One Box Only)¶

FOR OFFICE ONLY¶

II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (Place on “X” in One Box Only)¶

U.S. Government Planiff
U.S. Government Defendant
Diversity (Indefinite Citizenship of Parties in Item III)
O8CV 80811 W52/LSS

IV. NATURE OF SUIT (Place on “X” in One Box Only)¶

FOR OFFICE ONLY¶

III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIAL PARTIES (Place on “X” in One Box Only) (No Divorce Cases Only)¶

Citizen of This State
Incorporated or Principal Place of Business in This State
Incorporated and Principal Place of Business in Another State
Foreign Nation

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY¶

AMOUNT 350 ¢ RECEIPT #¶

724505¶

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Entered 0…LD Docket 07…/2008¶

F1250by40 RB40 D.C. ELECTRONIC¶

ATTACHMENT¶

DEFENDANTS’ ATTORNEYS¶

July 21, 2008¶

STEVEN M, LARIMORE¶

CLERK U.S. DIST. CT.¶

S.D. OF FLA. - MIAMI¶

Defendant Jeffrey Epstein¶

Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.¶

250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400¶

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401¶

Lewis Tein, P.L.¶

3509 Grand Avenue, Suite 340¶

Coconut Grove, Florida 33133¶

Defendant¶

Bruce Reinhart, P.A.¶

250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400¶

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401¶

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Notice of removal by Jeffrey Epstein in a civil damages suit, July 2008

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA¶

NOTICE OF REMOVAL¶

2. The amount in controversy in this action exceeds $75,000.¶

3. There is complete diversity.¶

4. This Notice satisfies the procedural requirements of 28 U.S.C. § 1446.¶

5. The State Court docket has been filed.¶

Conclusion¶

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE¶

EXHIBIT A¶

AFFIDAVIT OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN¶

EXHIBIT B¶

STATEMENT OF¶

WHEREFORE, THE PLAINTIFF DEMANDS JUDGMENT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST JEFFREY EPSTEIN, IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF FIFTEENTHOUSAND DOLLARS, EXCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND INTEREST, AND FURTHER DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY.¶

COUNT II¶

WHEREFORE, THE PLAINTIFF DEMANDS JUDGMENT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST SARAH IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, EXCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND INTEREST AND FURTHER DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY.¶

DOMESTIC RELATIONS¶

TORTS¶

SUMMONS¶

THE STATE OF FLORIDA¶

THE STATE OF FLORIDA¶

IMPORTANTE¶

IMPORTANT¶

SUMMONS¶

CASE NO.:¶

COMPLAINT¶

Plaintiff,¶

WHEREFORE, THE PLAINTIFF DEMANDS JUDGMENT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST JEFFREY EPSTEIN, IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF FIFTEENTHOUSAND DOLLARS, EXCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND INTEREST, AND FURTHER DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY.¶

WHEREFORE, THE PLAINTIFF DEMANDS JUDGMENT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, EXCLUSIVE OF COSTS AND INTEREST AND FURTHER DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY.¶

AFFIDAVIT OF IMPROPER SERVICE¶

ATTACHMENT¶

DEFENDANTS’ ATTORNEYS¶

Defendant Jeffrey Epstein¶

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