Jeffrey Epstein, through his attorneys, filed a motion to stay or continue the civil action against him until late 2010, when the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) expires. The motion argues that the ongoing parallel criminal proceedings and the undefined terms of the NPA place Epstein at risk of self-incrimination, violating his Fifth Amendment rights. The motion highlights the USAO's discretion in determining breaches of the NPA and the potential for criminal prosecution if Epstein defends himself in civil cases. The motion requests a stay to avoid forcing Epstein to choose between waiving his Fifth Amendment rights or losing the civil case.
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