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Villafaña met with victims in person to discuss a potential trial.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| victims | person | 179 | View Entity |
| Villafaña | person | 551 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This legal document details an Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, specifically the failure of government officials Villafaña, Acosta, and Sloman to consult with victims before or after signing a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). The OPR found that while the officials' actions were not intended to protect Epstein, their decision to withhold information from victims—stemming from a concern about creating impeachment evidence for a potential trial—was flawed and negatively impacted the victims' sense of fairness. The document highlights the experience of victim Wild, who felt misled, and notes that a more straightforward approach with victims would have been better practice.
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