by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
SDNY COURTHOUSE, Sept 30 – Six victims of Jeffrey Epstein has sued the Government of the US Virgin Islands, Delegate Stacey Plaskett and others. Before U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Amit Subramanian on September 30, threshold issues of jurisdiction were argued. Inner City Press was there - thread
Judge: You allege a tortious act, but no impact in NY?
Plaintiffs' lawyer: They brought the injuries back.
Judge: I understand you allege Jeffery Epstein sending money from New York - what's your best case on jurisdiction?
Plaintiffs' lawyer: 732 F.3d 161, 2d Circuit, 2013.
Judge: That seems different from Mr. Epstein just payong funds from NY
Defense: The only proof of a $50 million loan from Jeffrey Epstein is an email-
Plaintiffs' lawyer: More than 1 email. And we haven't taken discovery yet...
The case is Doe 1, et al., v. Government of the United States Virgin Islands, et al., 1:23-cv-10301 (Subramanian)
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