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This document describes Jeffrey Epstein's obstruction of the legal discovery process in civil cases filed by attorney Edwards. It details how Epstein repeatedly invoked his 5th Amendment rights against self-incrimination during at least five depositions to avoid answering questions about sexual abuse. The text highlights a specific deposition on March 8, 2010, where Epstein refused to answer a question regarding Jane Doe 3 and deflected by making attacks on the opposing counsel's partners.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant |
Accused of sexual abuse; invoked 5th Amendment rights repeatedly during depositions.
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| Edwards | Attorney |
Filed civil complaints for three clients; sent discovery requests to Epstein.
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| Mr. Horowitz | Attorney |
Representing seven victims (Jane Doe's 2-8); conducted questioning on March 8, 2010.
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| Jane Doe 3 | Victim |
Subject of a specific question regarding sexual abuse in 2004.
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| Jane Doe's 2-8 | Victims |
Group of seven victims represented by Mr. Horowitz.
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| Jeffrey Herman | Attorney/Partner |
Referred to by Epstein as a partner who was disbarred (document notes this statement was untrue).
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| Edwards' partner | Attorney/Partner |
Mentioned by Epstein as someone who 'sits in jail'.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| House Oversight Committee |
Inferred from Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (2 events)
2004
Alleged incident of sexual abuse referenced in a deposition question.
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March 8, 2010
Deposition of Jeffrey Epstein where he refused to answer questions regarding Jane Doe 3.
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Relationships (3)
Edwards filed civil complaints against Epstein.
Mr. Horowitz, representing seven victims, Jane Doe's 2-8
Epstein refers to Herman as 'your partner' while speaking to the questioning attorney.
Key Quotes (4)
"Rather than answer any substantive questions about his sexual abuse and his conspiracy for procuring minor girls for him to abuse, Epstein invoked his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination."Source
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"Q: In 2004, did you rub Jane Doe 3's vagina? A: Excuse me. I'd like to answer that question... however, upon advice of counsel, I cannot answer that question."Source
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"They've advised me I must assert my Sixth Amendment, Fifth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment Rights against self--excuse me, against--under the Constitution."Source
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"And though your partner, Jeffrey Herman, was disbarred after filing this lawsuit [a statement that was untrue], Mr. Edwards' partner sits in jail"Source
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Epstein’s Obstruction of Normal Discovery and Attacks on His Victims
53. Once Edwards filed his civil complaints for his three clients, he began the normal process of discovery for cases such as these. He sent standard discovery requests to Epstein about his sexual abuse of the minor girls, including requests for admissions, request for production, and interrogatories. See Edwards Affidavit, Exhibit “N”, at ¶¶11-19 and 25.
Rather than answer any substantive questions about his sexual abuse and his conspiracy for procuring minor girls for him to abuse, Epstein invoked his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination. An example of Epstein’s refusal to answer is attached as Composite Exhibit “Z” (original discovery propounded to Epstein and his responses invoking 5th amendment).
Rather than answer any substantive questions about his sexual abuse and his conspiracy for procuring minor girls for him to abuse, Epstein invoked his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination. An example of Epstein’s refusal to answer is attached as Composite Exhibit “Z” (original discovery propounded to Epstein and his responses invoking 5th amendment).
54. During the discovery phase of the civil cases filed against Epstein, Epstein’s deposition was taken at least five times. During all of those depositions, Epstein refused to answer any substantive questions about his sexual abuse of minor girls. See, e.g., Deposition Attachments 1, 6 and 7.
55. During these depositions, Epstein further attempted to obstruct legitimate questioning by inserting a variety of irrelevant information about his case. As one of innumerable examples, on March 8, 2010, Mr. Horowitz, representing seven victims, Jane Doe's 2-8, asked, "Q: In 2004, did you rub Jane Doe 3's vagina? A: Excuse me. I'd like to answer that question, as I would like to answer mostly every question you've asked me here today; however, upon advice of counsel, I cannot answer that question. They've advised me I must assert my Sixth Amendment, Fifth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment Rights against self--excuse me, against--under the Constitution. And though your partner, Jeffrey Herman, was disbarred after filing this lawsuit [a statement that was untrue], Mr. Edwards' partner sits in jail for
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