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Doj office of professional responsibility (opr) report
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Summary
This document is a page from a DOJ OPR report detailing the internal decision-making process regarding victim notification prior to signing the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) with Jeffrey Epstein in September 2007. It highlights conflicts where prosecutor Villafaña raised concerns about the legal requirement to consult victims, but was overruled by supervisors Sloman, Menchel, and Acosta, who cited confidentiality of plea negotiations and a belief that the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) did not apply to pre-charge resolutions. The document also notes Menchel's concern that notifying victims might cause them to exaggerate stories to seek financial damages.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Villafaña | Assistant US Attorney |
Raised concerns about victim notification; was told by supervisors not to contact victims.
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| Sloman | Supervisor/AUSA |
Told Villafaña not to contact victims; stated plea negotiations were confidential.
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| Acosta | US Attorney |
Received forwarded email regarding victim consultation; present for discussion on confidentiality.
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| Menchel | Chief of Criminal Division |
Believed consultation not required during preliminary phase; concerned victims might exaggerate stories for damages.
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| Oosterbaan | CEOS Chief |
Reminded Villafaña that victim consultation is required under the law.
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| Lourie | DOJ Official |
Did not recall discussions; justified actions as looking at the 'whole forest' rather than specific errors.
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| Epstein | Subject of investigation |
Mentioned in footnote regarding victims seeking damages from him.
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Key Quotes (6)
"The agents and I have not reached out to the victims to get their approval, which as [CEOS Chief Oosterbaan] politely reminded me, is required under the law."Source
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Quote #1
"[Y]ou can’t do that now."Source
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Quote #2
"Plea negotiations are confidential. You can’t disclose them."Source
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"[W]e’ve been advised that . . . pre-charge resolutions do not require victim notification."Source
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"[I]f you look at each tree and say, well, you didn’t do this right for the victim, you didn’t tell the victim this and that, you’re missing the big picture."Source
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Quote #5
"telling them about the negotiations could cause victims to exaggerate their stories because of their desire to obtain damages from Epstein."Source
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Quote #6
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