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f> anne. « Case 9:08-cv-80232-KAM Document1 Entered on FLSD Docket 03/05/2008 Fibs HE D.C. ELECTRONIC 7 March 5, 2008 STEVEN M. LARIMORE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Gear dk Mee oy SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA eee ame CASE NO.: Plaintiff, vs. | JEFFREY EPSTEIN, . | Defendant. COMPLAINT | Plaintiff, Jane Doe No.3 (“Jane” or “Jane Doe”), brings this Complaint against Jeffrey Epstein, as follows: Parties, Jurisdiction and Venue ! 1, Jane Doe is a citizen and resident of the State of Florida, 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 her when she was a minor. De 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 (1) 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. ] HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN, P. A. www.hermaniaw.com | 10f6 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012644