Event Details
January 01, 2020
Description
OPR attempted to contact victims for interviews or written responses regarding their contacts with the USAO.
Participants (3)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epstein's Victims | person | 5 | View Entity |
| OPR | person | 0 | View Entity |
| counsel for victims | person | 2 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This legal document details the significant reluctance of Jeffrey Epstein's victims to participate in a public trial, primarily due to privacy concerns, fear of public exposure, and emotional distress. Statements from officials Villafaña and Lourie, along with a declaration from an FBI agent, indicate that this victim sentiment was a major factor for the U.S. Attorney's Office in its handling of the case. The document highlights specific instances of victim trauma, such as a teenager's distress when her parents discovered her involvement after the FBI left a business card at their home.
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