Jeffrey Epstein, through his attorneys, filed a motion to stay or continue a civil action until late 2010, when the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) expires. The motion argues that ongoing parallel criminal proceedings and the undefined terms of the NPA place Epstein at risk of self-incrimination if he participates in civil discovery. The motion cites the Fifth Amendment and claims that the USAO has discretion over what constitutes a breach of the NPA, which could lead to criminal prosecution. The motion requests a stay to avoid forcing Epstein to choose between waiving his Fifth Amendment rights or losing the civil case.
documents/EFTA00234821.pdf
{}