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Summary
This page is a transcript from a court hearing dated September 3, 2019, in the case United States v. Epstein. It concludes a victim impact statement expressing frustration over Epstein's suicide escaping justice, but gratitude for the handling of the current case compared to the past. Attorney Mr. Edwards then addresses the court, referencing a 2008 case filed under the Crime Victims Rights Act and introducing his co-counsel, former judge Paul Cassell.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Mr. Edwards | Attorney |
Addressing the court regarding the Crime Victims Rights Act and introducing Paul Cassell.
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| Paul Cassell | Attorney / Former Judge |
Present at the hearing; co-filed the 2008 case; former judge whose opinion was cited by the court.
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| Jay Howell | Attorney |
Co-filed the 2008 case under the Crime Victims Rights Act with Mr. Edwards and Paul Cassell.
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| The Court (RMB) | Judge |
Presiding over the hearing (Judge Richard M. Berman based on case number suffix RMB).
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| Unnamed Victim | Victim/Witness |
Author of the statement read in lines 1-17 expressing feelings on Epstein's suicide and the justice process.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant (Deceased) |
referred to as 'he'; subject of the suicide mentioned in line 6.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| United States |
Represented by investigators and attorneys mentioned in the victim statement.
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting firm listed in footer.
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| Department of Justice (DOJ) |
Implied by Bates stamp DOJ-OGR-00000686.
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Timeline (3 events)
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Implied venue based on reporter firm and case number format.
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Relationships (2)
Mr. Edwards states: 'I did it with Paul Cassell and Jay Howell.'
Mr. Edwards states: 'I did it with Paul Cassell and Jay Howell.'
Key Quotes (3)
"I am still mad, concerned and confused about how he committed suicide and escaped responsibility again, but I know it is not the fault of the judge or the government attorneys."Source
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"The fact that I mattered this time and the other victims mattered is what counts."Source
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"Your Honor, finally, in 2008 when I filed the case under the Crime Victims Rights Act, it wasn't me alone. I did it with Paul Cassell and Jay Howell."Source
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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 53 Filed 09/03/19 Page 48 of 86 48
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1 held responsible, without any explanation and without a chance
2 for my voice to be heard. I was treated like I did not matter.
3 Many years later, he was arrested again. These
4 investigators and attorneys representing the United States have
5 been completely different. I am still mad, concerned and
6 confused about how he committed suicide and escaped
7 responsibility again, but I know it is not the fault of the
8 judge or the government attorneys.
9 I was allowed to be a part of the process this time.
10 My attorney was able to tell me what was going on at every
11 stage because they kept him informed. Thank you for inviting
12 me. It means more to me than you can ever know. I was not
13 able to be here this time, but I know that I was allowed to be
14 and I had the chance to attend this hearing, which is helping
15 me in my healing process. The fact that I mattered this time
16 and the other victims mattered is what counts. For that, I am
17 grateful.
18 THE COURT: Thank you.
19 MR. EDWARDS: Your Honor, finally, in 2008 when I
20 filed the case under the Crime Victims Rights Act, it wasn't me
21 alone. I did it with Paul Cassell and Jay Howell.
22 Paul Cassell is here today, and I think your Honor
23 even cited to a piece of -- an opinion of his from when he was
24 on the bench, and he has some remarks to make.
25 Once again, your Honor, I really do believe that this
2 for my voice to be heard. I was treated like I did not matter.
3 Many years later, he was arrested again. These
4 investigators and attorneys representing the United States have
5 been completely different. I am still mad, concerned and
6 confused about how he committed suicide and escaped
7 responsibility again, but I know it is not the fault of the
8 judge or the government attorneys.
9 I was allowed to be a part of the process this time.
10 My attorney was able to tell me what was going on at every
11 stage because they kept him informed. Thank you for inviting
12 me. It means more to me than you can ever know. I was not
13 able to be here this time, but I know that I was allowed to be
14 and I had the chance to attend this hearing, which is helping
15 me in my healing process. The fact that I mattered this time
16 and the other victims mattered is what counts. For that, I am
17 grateful.
18 THE COURT: Thank you.
19 MR. EDWARDS: Your Honor, finally, in 2008 when I
20 filed the case under the Crime Victims Rights Act, it wasn't me
21 alone. I did it with Paul Cassell and Jay Howell.
22 Paul Cassell is here today, and I think your Honor
23 even cited to a piece of -- an opinion of his from when he was
24 on the bench, and he has some remarks to make.
25 Once again, your Honor, I really do believe that this
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