, Case 9:08-cv-80232-KAM Document 1 Entered on FLSD Docket 03/05/2008 ift0211?bli ofFT ELECTRONIC D.C. March 5, 2008 STEVEN N. LARIMORE CLERK U.5. DIST. CT. S.O. Of FLA. • MIAMI UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO.: 08-CV-80232-Marra- JANE DOE NO. 3, Plaintiff, vs. JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Defendant. COMPLAINT Plaintiff, Jane Doe No.3 ("Jane" or "Jane Doe"), brings this Complaint against Jeffrey Epstein, as follows: Parties, Jurisdiction and Venue 1. 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 her when she was a minor. 3. Defendant Jeffrey Epstein is a citizen and resident of the State of New York. 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; and (ii) is between citizens of different states. 6. This Court has venue of this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1391(a) as a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred in this District. www.hermanlaw.com HERMAN 6 MERMELSTEIN, P. A. - 1loft EFTA02739227