Event Details
November 01, 2007
Description
Villafaña sought to avoid defense accusations of misconduct by preparing a written notice to victims.
Participants (1)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villafaña | person | 551 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document analyzes Acosta's decision regarding victim notification in the Epstein case, concluding that while he didn't violate clear standards by deferring to state authorities, he exercised poor judgment by failing to ensure federal investigation victims were notified. The report details the USAO's initial stance, Epstein's attorneys' challenges in late 2007, and the subsequent decisions made by Acosta, including a strategic postponement of NPA notification based on Villafaña and case agents' concerns. OPR's findings were met with strong disagreement from Acosta regarding the applied standard.
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