UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA STEVEN M. LARIMORE CLERK U.S. DIST. CT. S. 0. OF FLA. • MIAMI CASE NO.: 08-CV-80381-Marra- JANE DOE NO. 5, Plaintiff, vs. JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Defendant. ## COMPLAINT Plaintiff, Jane Doe No. 5 ("Jane" or "Jane Doe"), brings this Complaint against Jeffrey Epstein, as follows: #### Parties, Jurisdiction and Venue - 1. Jane Doe No. 5 is a citizen and resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is sui juris. - 2. This Complaint is brought under a fictitious name to protect the identity of the Plaintiff because this Complaint makes sensitive allegations of sexual assault and abuse upon a minor. - 3. Defendant Jeffrey Epstein is a citizen and resident of the State of New York. - 4. This is an action for damages in excess of \$50 million. - 5. This Court has jurisdiction of this action and the claims set forth herein pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1332(a), as the matter in controversy (i) exceeds \$75,000, exclusive of interest and costs; and (ii) is between citizens of different states. - 6. This Court has venue of this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1391(a) as a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred in this District. #### Factual Allegations 7. At all relevant times, Defendant Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") was an adult male, 52 years old. Epstein is a financier and money manager with a secret clientele limited exclusively to billionaires. He is himself a man of tremendous wealth, power and influence. He maintains his principal home in New York and also owns residences in New Mexico, St. and Palm Beach, FL. The allegations herein concern Epstein's conduct while at his lavish estate in Palm Beach. 1. Upon information and belief, Epstein has a sexual preference and obsession for underage girls. He engaged in a plan and scheme in which he gained access to primarily economically disadvantaged minor girls in his home, sexually assaulted these girls, and then gave them money. In or about 2002-2003, Jane Doe, then approximately 15-16 years old, fell into Epstein's trap and became one of his victims. 1. Upon information and belief, Jeffrey Epstein carried out his scheme and assaulted girls in Florida, New York and on his private island, known as Little St. James, in St. 1. Epstein's scheme involved the use of young girls to recruit underage girls. These underage girls were recruited ostensibly to give a wealthy man a massage for monetary compensation in his Palm Beach mansion. The girls would be contacted when Epstein was planning to be at his Palm Beach residence or soon after he had arrived there. Upon information and belief, Epstein generally sought out economically disadvantaged underage girls from western Palm Beach County who would be enticed by the money being offered - generally \$200 to \$300 per "massage" session and who were perceived as less likely to complain to authorities or have credibility if allegations of improper conduct were made. This was an important element of Epstein's plan. 1. Epstein's plan and scheme reflected a particular pattern and method. The underage victim would be brought to the kitchen entrance of Epstein's mansion, where she would be introduced to Epstein's assistant. would then bring the girl up a flight of stairs to a room that contained a massage table in addition to other furnishings, and a bathroom. The girl would then find herself alone in the room with Epstein, who would be wearing only a towel. He would then remove his towel and lie naked on the massage table, and direct the girl to remove her clothes. Epstein would then perform one or more lewd, lascivious and sexual acts, including masturbation and touching the girl's vagina. 1. Consistent with the foregoing plan and scheme, when Jane Doe was approximately 15-16 years old, she was recruited to give Epstein a massage for monetary compensation. Jane and another girl were brought to Epstein's mansion in Palm Beach, to the kitchen entrance. Once there, they were introduced to who led them up the flight of stairs to the room with the massage table. Jane and the other girl were directed by Epstein to remove their clothes and give him a massage. Jane and the other girl removed their clothes except for their panties and bras, and complied with Epstein's instructions. While on the massage table, Epstein masturbated himself and touched both girls on their vaginas with his hand and with a vibrator. 1. After Epstein had completed the sexual assault, both girls were then able to get dressed, leave the room and go back down the stairs. Epstein gave both girls money for this "massage." 1. As a result of this encounter with Epstein, Jane experienced confusion, shame, humiliation and embarrassment, and has suffered severe psychological and emotional injuries. ### COUNT I Sexual Assault - 15. Plaintiff Jane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs I through 13 above. - 16. Epstein tortiously assaulted Jane Doe sexually. Epstein's acts were intentional, unlawful, offensive and harmful. - 17. Epstein's plan and scheme in which he committed such acts upon Jane Doe were done willfully and maliciously. - 18. This sexual assault was in violation of Chapter 800 of the Florida Statutes, which recognizes as a crime the lewd and lascivious acts committed by Epstein upon Jane. - 19. As a direct and proximate result of Epstein's assault on Jane, she has suffered and will continue to suffer severe and permanent traumatic injuries, including mental, psychological and emotional damages. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe No. 5 demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, and such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. # COUNT H Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress - 20. Plaintiff Jane Doe repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 13 above. - 21. Epstein's conduct was intentional or reckless. - 22. Epstein's conduct was outrageous, going beyond all bounds of decency. - 23. Epstein's conduct caused severe emotional distress to Jane Doe. Epstein knew or had reason to know that his intentional and outrageous conduct would cause emotional trauma and damage to Jane Doe. 24. As a direct and proximate result of Epstein's intentional or reckless conduct, Jane Doe, has suffered and will continue to suffer severe mental anguish and pain. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jane Doe No. 5 demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey Epstein for compensatory damages, costs, punitive damages, and such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. # JURY TRIAL DEMAND Plaintiffs demand a jury trial in this action. Dated: April ILI, 2008. Respectfully submitted, HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiffs 18205 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2218 Miami, Florida 33160 Tel: 305-931-2200 Fax: 305-93 7 By: effrey M. Herman iherman hermanlaw.com Florida Bar No. 521647 Stuart S. Mermelstein smermelsteinhermanlaw.com Florida Bar No. 947245 Adam D. Horowitz Florida Bar No. 376980 ahorowitzQhermanlaw.com The JS-44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing, and service procuration of 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 10, 1997, is required for the use of the Clerk of the Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THE FORM.) I(a) PLAINTIFFS\ **JANE DOE NO. 5,** (b) COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF FIRST LISTED PLAINTIFF\ COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA\ (EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES) (c) ATTORNEYS (FIRM NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER)\ **Herman & Mermelstein, P.A., 18205 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2218, Miami, FL 33160, (305) 931-2200** DEFENDANTS\ **JEFFREY EPSTEIN** COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF FIRST LISTED PLAINTIFF\ RESERVED AND NEW YORK\ (IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY. S.D. OF PLA. FT. LAUD.) (d) CIRCLE COUNTY WHERE ACTION AROSE: **PALM BEACH** **9108 CV 80381-Kam-Johnson** II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION\ (PLACE AN X ONE BOX ONLY) 1. U.S. Government 3. Federal Question\ Plaintiff (U.S. Government Not a Party) 1. U.S. Government X 4. Diversity\ Defendant (Indicate Citizenship of Parties in Item) (iii) III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES\ (For Diversity Case Only) Citizen of This State 1 DEF 1\ Citizen of Another State 2 X 2\ Citizen or Subject of a Foreign Country 3 3 PLACE AN X IN ONE BOX FOR PLAINTIFF AND ONE FOR DEFENDANT PTF DEF\ Incorporated of Principal Place of 4 4\ Business in This State\ Incorporated and Principal Place of 5 5\ Business in Another State\ Foreign Nation 6 6 IV. CAUSE OF ACTION (CITE THE U.S. CIVIL STATUTE UNDER WHICH YOU ARE FILING AND WRITE A BRIEF STATEMENT OF CAUSE. DO NOT CITE JURISDICTIONAL STATUTES UNLESS DIVERSITY.)\ **DIVERSITY ACTION UNDER 28 U.S.C. §1332(a) FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT** **Va. 5\_ days estimated (for both sides) to try entire case** V. NATURE OF SUIT (PLACE AN X IN ONE BOX ONLY) | A CONTRACT | A TORTS | B FORFEITURE PENALTY | A BANKRUPTCY | A OTHER STATUS | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 110 Insurance
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130 Miller Act
140 Negotiable Instrument
150 Recovery of Overpayment & Enforcement of Judgment
151 Medicare Act
152 Recovery of Defaulted Student Loans (Excl. Veterans) B
153 Recovery of Overpayment of Veteran's Benefits B
160 Stockholder's Suits
190 Other Contract
195 Contract Product Liability | PERSONAL INJURY
310 Airplane
315 Airplane Product Liability
320 Assault, Libel & Stander
330 Federal Employers' Liability
340 Marine
335 Marine Product Liability
350 Motor Vehicle
350 Other Personal Injury
336 Personal Injury-Med Malpractice
362 Personal Injury-Product Liability
365 Asbestos Personnel Injury Product Liability
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370 Other Fraud
371 Truth in Lending B
380 Other Personnel Property Damage
385 Property Damage Product Liability | 610 Agriculture
620 Other Food & Drug
625 Drug Related Seizure of Property 21 USC 881
630 Liquor Laws
640 R.R. & Truck
650 Airline Regs
660 Occupational Safety-Health
660 Other | 422 Appeal 28 USC 158
423 Withdrawal 28 USC 157

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820 Copyrights
830 Patent
840 Trademark

B SOCIAL SECURITY
861 HIA (1305ff)
862 Black Lung (923)
863 DWC/DWW (405(g))
864 SSID Title XVI
865 RSI (405(g)) | 400 Status Reappointment
410 Antitrust
430 Banks and Banking
450 Commercial/ICC Rates/etc. B
460 Deportation
470 Racketeer influenced and Consust Organizations
810 Selective Service
850 Securities/ Commodities/ Exchange
875 Customer Challenge 12USC3410
891 Agricultural Acts
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894 Energy Allocation Act
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900 Appeal of Fee Determination Under Equal Access to Justice
950 Constitutionality of State Statutes
990 Other Statutory Actions\* "A or B"
Declaratory relief and state law claims for defamation | VI. ORIGIN\ x 1. Original 2. Removed from 3. Remanded from 4. Refilled 6. Multidistrict Litigation\ Proceeding State Court Appellate Court (Specify) 7. Appeal to District Judge from\ 5\. Transferred from another district Magistrate Judgment VII. REQUESTED IN COMPLAINT CHECK IF THIS IS A CLASS ACTION DEMAND \$ Check YES only if demanded in complaint: **JURY DEMAND:** YES NO VIII. RELATED CASE(S) IF ANY (See Instructions): (SEE ATTACHED)\ Jane Doe 2 v. Jeffrey Epstein JUDGE KENNETH A. MARRA\ Jane Doe 3 v. Jeffrey Epstein JUDGE KENNETH A. MARRA DOCKET NUMBER 08-CV-80119-MARRA\ DOCKET NUMBER 08-CV-80232-MARRA DATE **4/14/08** SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD\ UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Receipt No. Amount: **350 AU**\ S/F 1-2 Date Paid: M/ffp: **547770**