Print this page Close Judge denies gag order in Epstein, Edwards lawsuit; dismisses complaint By MICHELE DARGAN DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Updated: 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Posted: 7:11 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 A circuit judge Wednesday squashed an attempt by attorneys for Jeffrey Epstein to prevent parties in a civil lawsuit involving the billionaire sex offender from talking to the media.