Jane Doe # 1 And Her Motion To File Anonymously (9/19/26)

The Epstein Chronicles · Sep 19, 2026 · 13m

Jane Doe #1 is seeking permission to pursue her claim against Jeffrey Epstein anonymously, asking the court to let her use a pseudonym instead of placing her real name in the public record. A motion to proceed anonymously requests an exception to the usual requirement that parties identify themselves in a lawsuit. In cases involving alleged sexual abuse, such requests commonly seek to protect a plaintiff’s privacy and prevent additional emotional harm, unwanted exposure, or harassment as sensitive allegations become public.The court weighs those privacy concerns against the public’s interest…