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Jack Scarola

Victims' rights attorney in Epstein civil cases

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According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Jack Scarola appears in 3 case documents, and 13 email records in the Epstein files.

Victims' rights attorney who represented several of Jeffrey Epstein's victims in civil lawsuits. Played a key role in challenging the 2008 non-prosecution agreement and advocating for victims' rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act.

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Jack Scarola is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Background

Jack Scarola is a Florida-based attorney (Florida Bar No. 169440) and partner at the law firm Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A., located at 2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida. He is a victims' rights attorney who became a central legal figure in the Jeffrey Epstein civil litigation landscape, representing multiple Epstein victims and attorney Bradley Edwards in related proceedings.

Scarola's involvement in the Epstein matter spans over a decade, from at least 2009 through at least 2021. He filed complaints and discovery responses against Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, served as lead counsel for Bradley Edwards and Professor Paul Cassell in their litigation against Alan Dershowitz, and communicated directly with federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York regarding Epstein victims. His firm's extensive contact list connected him to dozens of attorneys, investigators, and paralegals working on Epstein-related matters.

Scarola was publicly outspoken about the inadequacy of the 2008 non-prosecution agreement and the characterization of Epstein's offenses as merely a 'local sex case.' He was recognized by the court for his professionalism in mediated settlement proceedings between Edwards/Cassell and Dershowitz.

Epstein Connection

Jack Scarola was a primary attorney representing several of Jeffrey Epstein's victims in civil lawsuits and also served as counsel for attorney Bradley Edwards, who himself represented Epstein's victims. Scarola filed complaints, discovery responses, and motions in multiple cases against Epstein and his associates (including Sarah Kellen). He also represented Edwards and Paul Cassell in their defamation litigation against Alan Dershowitz. Scarola communicated directly with federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, providing them with information about Epstein's victims and potential witnesses. During the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, Maxwell's defense sought to call Scarola as a witness, which was opposed by the U.S. Government.

Key Allegations(7)

Scarola stated that Epstein should be held accountable for his 'unrelenting attacks' on attorney Bradley Edwards, who had been counter-sued by Epstein for alleged malfeasance in representing victims.

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Scarola stated that it was 'a gross mischaracterization to describe this as a local sex case' and that 'there was ample evidence' of Epstein's broader criminal conduct.

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Scarola filed over 62 pages of detailed allegations on behalf of Edwards outlining Epstein's connections to powerful figures including President Bill Clinton.

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Scarola promised an upcoming Palm Beach County trial would be 'the first public airing of Epstein's lurid lifestyle' and referenced a 'star-studded witness list.'

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Scarola contacted Alan Dershowitz on behalf of Edwards seeking Dershowitz's voluntary cooperation in answering questions about his relationship with Epstein.

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Scarola forwarded information to colleagues about a person who claimed that in 1996, a priest from St. Edmund's Church in Warren, Michigan, arranged for him (then age 15) to meet Epstein to translate for approximately 30 girls from the Middle East who did not speak English.

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Scarola contacted SDNY prosecutors to inform them that one of Epstein's victims, who was 'repeatedly molested in Florida beginning at age 14,' had received multiple gifts of lingerie from Epstein shipped from New York, and that she was willing to speak to investigators.

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Legal Status
named in docs

Jack Scarola appears throughout the Epstein case documents exclusively in his capacity as a victims' rights attorney and counsel for Bradley Edwards and Paul Cassell. He was never charged, investigated, or accused of wrongdoing. The U.S. Government opposed Ghislaine Maxwell's request to call him as a witness at her trial, arguing his testimony was irrelevant and would compromise attorney-client privilege. He was also recognized by a court-appointed mediator for professionalism in the Edwards/Cassell v. Dershowitz settlement proceedings.

Cases:9:08-cv-80736-KAM502009CA040800XXXXMB1:19-cv-0337720 Cr. 330 (AJN)
Notable Statements(6)

It is a gross mischaracterization to describe this as a local sex case.

Responding to former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta's characterization of the Epstein case when defending the 2008 non-prosecution agreement.d-14962

There was ample evidence that Ep[stein]...

Continuation of Scarola's statement challenging Acosta's characterization of the Epstein case as merely local.d-14962

That's Mr. Edwards' job ... to put as much legitimate pressure on the defendant as he can.

Defending attorney Brad Edwards after a judge denied Epstein's request for a gag order, in the context of Epstein's claim that Edwards threatened to depose 'powerful friends' including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.d-22883

Epstein should be held accountable for his unrelenting attacks

Commenting on Epstein's counter-suit against Edwards for alleged malfeasance in representing victims.d-20778

For whatever value it may have in connection with your pending prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, one of his victims, [redacted], who was repeatedly molested in Florida beginning at age 14, received multiple gifts of lingerie from Epstein shipped to her in Florida from NY.

Email to SDNY prosecutors providing information about an Epstein victim willing to cooperate with investigators.2019-08-07efta-efta00099291

I received the information described in the [message] below, and I am passing it on to you with the permission of [redacted]. I have conducted no assessment of the statements made by [redacted] and I have had no direct contact with him.

Forwarding information from a potential witness who claimed to have been asked to translate for 30 girls from the Middle East at an Epstein property in 1996.2019-09-15efta-efta00101259
Contradictions(1)
Public Claim

Scarola promised an upcoming Palm Beach County trial would be 'the first public airing of Epstein's lurid lifestyle' with a 'star-studded witness list.'

Documentary Evidence

Scarola himself acknowledged the trial might not happen, and the case eventually settled -- Epstein paid $5.5 million to three women to settle underage-sex lawsuits, precluding a public trial.

Key Relationships(8)
Bradley Edwardsprofessional

Scarola served as lead attorney representing Bradley Edwards in multiple Epstein-related proceedings, including Edwards v. Epstein and Edwards & Cassell v. Dershowitz. They participated together in privileged calls with Virginia Roberts and coordinated litigation strategy. (d-20212, d-20778, d-17722, d-22883, d-32243)

Scarola filed complaints and discovery responses against Jeffrey Epstein on behalf of multiple victims. He also represented Edwards in the counter-suit Epstein filed against Edwards. (d-131, d-6200, d-8727, d-13758, d-23234)

Scarola represented Edwards and Cassell as plaintiffs in their defamation litigation against Alan Dershowitz. He took Dershowitz's deposition on October 16, 2015, and was recognized for professionalism in the mediated settlement. (d-19384, d-20212, d-22646, d-33420, d-19153, d-32968)

Paul Cassellprofessional

Scarola represented Professor Paul Cassell jointly with Bradley Edwards in their case against Dershowitz. (d-20212, d-32232)

p-133professional

Scarola participated in a privileged call with Virginia Roberts (Giuffre) on April 7, 2011 regarding the Edwards v. Epstein case. He also filed transcripts of her interviews with the court. (d-17722, d-17438)

Jack P. Hillprofessional

Jack P. Hill co-signed court filings with Scarola in cases against Epstein and Sarah Kellen, including the First Amended Complaint and notice of interrogatory answers. (d-131, d-6200, d-8727, d-13758)

Maxwell's defense team sought to call Scarola as a witness at her criminal trial, which the U.S. Government opposed. Scarola was also named in Maxwell's defense discovery requests. (d-1695, d-7764, d-1693, d-7762, efta-efta00089610)

Scarola filed a case against both Jeffrey Epstein and Sarah Kellen on behalf of a victim plaintiff. (d-131, d-6200)

Timeline(17 events)
2009-02-13d-131

Scarola and Jack P. Hill filed a notice in a case against Jeffrey Epstein and Sarah Kellen indicating plaintiff had provided answers to interrogatories propounded by Epstein's legal team on January 16, 2009.

Scarola and Jack P. Hill signed the First Amended Complaint in a lawsuit against Epstein on behalf of plaintiff(s).

2011-03-22d-19818

Scarola sent correspondence to Special Master Robert B. Carney regarding 'Edwards adv. Epstein' file, including an extensive RRA contact list.

2011-04-07d-17722

Participated in a privileged telephone call with Brad Edwards and Virginia Roberts regarding the Edwards v. Epstein case.

2011-05d-17438

Filed transcript of Virginia Roberts interview in the Edwards v. Epstein civil case.

2011-08d-35130

Edwards, through Scarola, contacted Alan Dershowitz seeking his voluntary cooperation in answering questions about his relationship with Epstein.

2011-11d-16671

Filed certificate of service in Epstein-related litigation.

2012-06d-32243

Filed notice of Scott Rothstein deposition transcript in support of Edwards' summary judgment motion in Palm Beach County (Case No. 502009CA040800XXXXMB).

2015-02-23d-22646

Certificate of service filed in Edwards & Cassell v. Dershowitz (Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM).

2015-04-09d-33420

Certificate of service filed listing Scarola as counsel for plaintiffs Edwards and Cassell against defendant Dershowitz.

2015-10-16d-19384

Conducted deposition of Alan Dershowitz in the Edwards & Cassell v. Dershowitz case in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Also took deposition of Professor Paul Cassell on the same day.

2015-11-23d-19656

Filed response to Dershowitz's motion to seal records in the Edwards & Cassell case.

Emailed SDNY prosecutors with information about an Epstein victim who was 'repeatedly molested in Florida beginning at age 14' and received lingerie gifts from Epstein shipped from NY. Victim was willing to speak to investigators.

Forwarded to colleagues information from a person claiming that in 1996, a priest arranged for him (then age 15) to translate for approximately 30 girls from the Middle East at an Epstein property.

Named in Ghislaine Maxwell's defense discovery requests as one of several attorneys whose communications with victims were sought.

Referenced in an email indicating Congresswoman Frankel had reached out to him about the Epstein case, and he had provided a contact's cellphone number to Congress.

2021d-1695

Ghislaine Maxwell's defense sought to call Scarola, Brad Edwards, and Robert Glassman as witnesses at trial. The U.S. Government opposed, arguing their testimony was irrelevant and would compromise attorney-client privilege.

At a Glance

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Known Connections (3)

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Document Mentions

Email Mentions (13)

"Hill, James E."Jan 1, 2019

RE: Question from ABC

If possible - I'd also like to see full transcript of the 2011 phone interview you/Edwards conducted with VR while she was still in Australia.

Jack ScarolaJan 1, 2019

Re: Question from ABC

You will receive a response and copy of the deposition later this morning.

"Hill, James E."Jan 1, 2019

Question from ABC

Hi Jack - sorry to trouble you. But wondering if you know what documents are source for a new NY Daily News story - quoting what appears to be a Juan

Donna PaineJan 1, 2019

Re: Jeffrey Epstein case

Thank you, Paul. I had reached out to Joan previously to be included on Jack Scarola's e-mail distribution list for the Dershowitz suit, but I wasn't

JJan 1, 2019

Re: Herald

Miami U.S. Attorney's Office recuses itself from Jeffrey Epstein case Play Video Duration: 3:51 AG nominee Barr pledges to look into handling of Eps

Lilly SanchezJan 1, 2019

Herald

Miami U.S. Attorney’s Office recuses itself from Jeffrey Epstein case Play Video DurationA 3:51 AG nominee Barr pledges to look into handling of Eps

Lilly SanchezMar 5, 2019

Herald

Miami U.S. Attorney’s Office recuses itself from Jeffrey Epstein case Play Video DurationA 3:51 AG nominee Barr pledges to look into handling of Eps

Lilly SanchezJan 1, 2019

Re: Herald

Miami U.S. Attorney’s Office recuses itself from Jeffrey Epstein case Play Video Duration: 3:51 AG nominee Barr pledges to look into handling of Eps

Susan MossJan 1, 2019

Edward & Cassell v. Dershowitz CACE 15-000072 (05)

Good morning, I am advising of Judge Lynch's rulings on the above referenced case. His rulings are as follows: Non Party's motion to quash, or for p

Jeffrey EpsteinMar 5, 2019

Fwd: Herald

Miami U.S. Attorney's Office recuses itself from Jeffrey Epstein casePlay VideoDuration 3:51AG nominee Barr pledges to look into handling of Epstein

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