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This document appears to be page 78 of a legal article or brief, likely authored by Paul Cassell (a lawyer for Epstein's victims), arguing for the application of the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) prior to the filing of formal criminal charges. It explicitly criticizes a 2011 Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum that sought to limit these rights. The text cites various legal precedents (Turner, Searcy) to argue that victims should be treated fairly and allowed to confer with prosecutors during the investigation phase, not just after charges are filed. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it was part of a Congressional investigation, likely into the handling of the Epstein case.

This document is page 76 of a legal article (Vol. 104) by Cassell et al., produced to the House Oversight Committee. It argues against the Office of Legal Counsel's (OLC) interpretation of the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA). The text contends that the OLC incorrectly asserts that victim rights only attach after formal charges are filed, arguing instead that the Department of Justice is required by statute (VRRA) and policy to identify victims earlier, such as during the 'target letter' phase of an investigation.