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Case 9:09-cv-80802-KAM Document 24 Entered on FLSD Docket 12/14/2009 Page 1 of 8

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 09-CV-80802-MARRA/JOHNSON

JANE DOE NO. 8,

Plaintiff,
vs.

JEFFREY EPSTEIN,

Defendant.
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AMENDED COMPLAINT

Plaintiff, Jane Doe No. 8 (“Jane” or “Jane Doe”), files and serves this Amended Complaint

against Jeffrey Epstein, as follows:

Parties, Jurisdiction and Venue

1. Jane Doe No. 8 (“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 a

minor.

3. Defendant Jeffrey Epstein is a citizen and resident of the State of New York, and

presently serving a prison sentence in Palm Beach County, Florida for, inter alia, solicitation of

prostitution and solicitation of minors to engage in prostitution. .

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;

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and (ii) is between citizens of different states.

6. Additionally, this Court has jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1331 because

Plaintiff alleges a claim under the laws of the United States. This Court has supplemental

jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S

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