This document is a transcript of court proceedings held on July 31, 2009, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, presided over by Judge Donald W. Hafele. The proceedings involve a motion by the plaintiff to add punitive damages against Jeffrey Epstein. The plaintiff's counsel, Brad Edwards, argues that Epstein engaged in intentional misconduct and gross negligence by sexually abusing minors. The defense, represented by Robert D. Critton Jr., argues against the sufficiency of the evidence for punitive damages. The court ultimately grants the motion to amend the complaint to include punitive damages.
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