EFTA00178247

# HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN PA
ATTORNEYS AT LAW

March 31, 2008

Stuart S. Mermelstein

Tel 305-931-2200

Fax 305-931-0877

ssm@hermanlaw.com

# Via Federal Express

Honorable Sandra McSorley

Palm Beach County Courthouse

205 North Dixie Highway

Courtroom 11F

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Re: State of Florida . Jeffrey Epstein

Case No.: 502006CF009454AXXMB

18205 Biscayne Boulevard

Suite 2218

Miami, Florida 33160

www.hermanlaw.com

Dear Judge McSorley:



We represent a witness in the above-referenced matter. It is kindly requested that a fifteen (15) minute or less special set hearing be scheduled on the enclosed Motion for Protective Order. Please have your judicial assistant contact my office to schedule said hearing.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Very truly yours,

Stuart S. Mermelstein

SSM/lr

cc: Jack Goldberger, Esq.

Lanna Leigh Belohlavek, Esq.

RECEIVED

APR 01 2008

Chambers of Judge Sandra K. McSorley