Berger
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| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
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| 2009-06-10 | N/A | Hearing where attorneys for victims and The Palm Beach Post will ask Judge Colbath to unseal the ... | Palm Beach County Court | View |
| 1935-01-01 | Legal case | The case of Berger v. United States was decided. | United States | View |
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Court minutes from a June 25, 2009 hearing presided over by Judge Jeffrey Colbath regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case (Nos. 2006CF009454AXX / 2008CF009381AXX). The proceedings involved motions to unseal records and intervene, argued by attorneys for the Palm Beach Post and unidentified parties (likely victims), with the Judge granting the motions to unseal and intervene. Defense counsel Jack Goldberger moved to stay disclosure.
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This document is a court order from the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, dated June 10, 2009, in the case of State v. Epstein (Case No. 2008 CF 9381). The judge granted a motion for intervention by non-parties, including the Palm Beach Post, regarding motions to vacate and unseal records. The order sets a deadline for the defendant to respond by June 12, 2009, and schedules a hearing for June 25, 2009, noting the court may view documents 'in camera' (privately).
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A court order from the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, dated June 10, 2009, in the case of State v. Epstein (Case No. 2008 CF 9381 AXX). Moving parties, including the Palm Beach Post and a redacted nonparty, were granted intervention regarding motions to vacate, intervene, and unseal. The court ordered the defendant to file a response by June 12, 2009, and set a hearing for June 25, 2009, noting the court may view documents in camera.
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This legal document, dated February 28, 2023, discusses a 'pyramid scheme of abuse' involving a defendant and Jeffrey Epstein, spanning over a decade. It details how massage was used as a primary method to normalize contact, instigate sexual abuse, and lure young girls, with the defendant also providing cash. The text references trial testimony and legal precedents to argue the continuity and nature of the abuse scheme.
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This legal document, part of a court filing, argues that a single, continuous conspiracy of abuse existed for over a decade, involving a defendant and Epstein. It dismisses the distinction between an 'earlier phase' and a later 'pyramid scheme,' asserting that massage was the consistent, primary method used throughout to normalize contact with minor victims and facilitate sexual abuse. The document cites trial testimony to support the claim that the defendant played an essential role in this scheme.
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This legal document, page 6 of a court filing from October 29, 2021, argues against the government's use of the term "victim" to refer to accusers in a trial. It cites numerous legal precedents from various state and federal courts to support the position that such language is improper and prejudicial, especially when the commission of a crime is in dispute. The document concludes by emphasizing the special role of a prosecutor to act impartially and seek justice, rather than simply to secure a conviction.
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This document is a page from a 2005 legal opinion (349 F.Supp.2d 765) regarding 'In re Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001'. It details the arguments of National Commercial Bank (NCB) against US jurisdiction, citing the closure of its NYC branch in 1992, the dissolution of its subsidiary SNCB Securities Inc. in 2001, and its lack of physical presence or general business solicitation in the US. The document bears a House Oversight Committee stamp, indicating its inclusion in a congressional investigation.
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This document is a page from a legal opinion (Federal Supplement) included in a House Oversight Committee production (Bates HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017855). It analyzes the legal status of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA), specifically referencing the 'Dole Food' Supreme Court standard for direct ownership. The text argues that for the National Commercial Bank (NCB) to enjoy immunity, the PIF (its owner) must be proven to be an organ or instrumentality of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, citing affidavits from the Saudi Ministry of Finance.
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This page is from a 2005 court opinion (In re Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001) regarding the immunity of Saudi officials and entities under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA). The court rules that Prince Sultan and Prince Turki are immune from suit for official acts. It also discusses the National Commercial Bank's (NCB) claim to immunity as a government instrumentality of Saudi Arabia, analyzing share ownership by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and transactions involving the bin Mahfouz family.
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Deposition transcript (pages 82-85) where a law firm partner is questioned by an interrogator named Tonja. The questioning covers fundraisers held in 2009, the hiring of former Palm Beach judge Bill Berger, and internal communications involving an investigator named Mr. Jenne regarding 'causes of action against Epstein' and 'information we need to use' concerning plaintiffs. The witness also confirms the firm had the capability to monitor employee emails and internet activity.
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This document is a LexisNexis printout of a Sun-Sentinel article from June 15, 2009, detailing a legal battle to unseal Jeffrey Epstein's plea deal with federal prosecutors. Palm Beach Circuit Judge Jeff Colbath acknowledged procedural failures in sealing the deal and set a hearing for June 25, while attorneys for Epstein's victims, Bill Berger and Brad Edwards, criticized the "sweetheart agreement" and special treatment Epstein received. The article notes Epstein was serving an 18-month sentence with work release privileges and that local police had forwarded information to the FBI due to dissatisfaction with the State Attorney's handling of the case.
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A Palm Beach Post article from September 18, 2009, reporting on the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein's secret non-prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors. The deal, criticized by legal experts and victims' attorneys as a "sweetheart deal," protected potential co-conspirators from charges and initially included a provision for Epstein to pay for a lawyer to negotiate civil settlements with victims. The article highlights the lack of consultation with victims and the disparity in sentencing.
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A June 10, 2009, article from The Palm Beach Post reporting on legal efforts to unseal Jeffrey Epstein's confidential non-prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors. Attorneys for The Post and victims (including 'E.W.') argue the public has a right to know the details of the 'unprecedented' deal that allowed Epstein to plead guilty to state charges and avoid federal prosecution. The article details the sidebar conference where the deal was originally sealed by Judge Pucillo and notes Epstein's connections to high-profile figures like Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Prince Andrew.
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