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This document discusses the application of victim rights legislation (VRRA and CVRA) to the Epstein investigation, specifically focusing on victim notification and consultation. It details how the VRRA's provisions regarding victim services and notice may have applied to Epstein's case, and OPR's findings on whether the lack of victim consultation was intended to silence victims, highlighting conflicting recollections among individuals involved.

People (7)

Name Role Context
Epstein Subject of investigation
Investigation into Epstein, guilty pleas in June 2008
Villafaña Interviewee/Individual involved in discussions
Recalled discussions about consulting victims during OPR interviews; her recollection suggests concerns about confide...
Acosta Supervisor/Individual involved in discussions
Had no recollection of discussions about consulting victims; suggested to be concerned with confidentiality of plea n...
Sloman Supervisor/Individual involved in discussions
Had no recollection of discussions about consulting victims; suggested to be concerned with confidentiality of plea n...
Menchel Supervisor/Individual involved in discussions
Had no recollection of discussions about consulting victims; disputed Villafaña's assertions; suggested to be concern...
Lourie Supervisor/Individual involved in discussions
Had no recollection of discussions about consulting victims
Smith Defendant in a separate case
Referenced in legal comparison; criminal defendant arrested and charged before entering a plea

Organizations (3)

Name Type Context
Eleventh Circuit
Panel compared CVRA and VRRA language in 'Wild' case
OPR
Office of Professional Responsibility, conducted interviews and investigations into consultation issues
USAO
United States Attorney's Office, identified victims and furnished notification for § 2255 remedy

Timeline (2 events)

June 2008
Epstein entered his guilty pleas, at which point victims became entitled to pursue monetary damages under the NPA and the § 2255 remedy.
Epstein victims USAO
September 24, 2007
Villafaña raised the issue of consulting with victims before the NPA was signed. Acosta, Sloman, Menchel, and Lourie had no recollection of these discussions.

Relationships (6)

Villafaña Supervisor-Subordinate/Colleagues Acosta
Villafaña raised issue with supervisors (Acosta among them); Acosta had no recollection.
Villafaña Supervisor-Subordinate/Colleagues Sloman
Villafaña raised issue with supervisors (Sloman among them); Sloman had no recollection.
Villafaña Supervisor-Subordinate/Colleagues Menchel
Villafaña raised issue with supervisors (Menchel among them); Menchel disputed Villafaña's assertions.
Villafaña Supervisor-Subordinate/Colleagues Lourie
Villafaña raised issue with supervisors (Lourie among them); Lourie had no recollection.
Acosta Colleagues Menchel
Mentioned together as potentially concerned with confidentiality of plea negotiations.
Acosta Colleagues Sloman
Mentioned together as potentially concerned with confidentiality of plea negotiations.

Key Quotes (6)

""clearly extends victim-notice rights into the pre-charge phase""
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""may well have violated""
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""inform a victim of any restitution or other relief to which the victim may be entitled""
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""shall provide a victim the earliest possible notice of the status of the investigation of the crime, to the extent it is appropriate to inform the victim and to the extent that it will not interfere with the investigation""
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""under investigation""
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""a case originating by indictment or information filed in a circuit court.""
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