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This document is the U.S. government's response to a petition regarding remedies for violating the Crime Victims Rights Act (CVRA) in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The government argues against the petitioners' requested remedies, particularly rescission of the non-prosecution agreement, and proposes alternative remedies such as meeting with victims and providing additional training to prosecutors.

Subject

Government's Response to Petitioners' Submission on Proposed Remedies

Sender

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Recipients

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Document ID

Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 462

Date

2019-06-24

The government regrets that the manner in which it communicated the resolution of the Epstein case to the victims fell short.

Any remedy the Court imposes should also have a nexus to the purpose of the CVRA, which is to give victims a voice in the criminal justice process, but not decision-making authority over prosecution decisions.

• The government admits it should have communicated more transparently with victims.
• The government argues against rescinding the NPA, stating it could harm victims who relied on it for civil settlements.

• {'name': 'Julie K. Brown', 'article': "Prosecutors finally want to hear from Jeffrey Epstein's victims", 'publication': 'Miami Herald'}

Context

The case involves Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sex trafficking and child exploitation, which are matters of public interest.

Media Worthy

Yes

• Violation of the Crime Victims Rights Act (CVRA) by failing to confer with victims prior to entering into a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Potential harm to certain victims if the NPA is rescinded.
• Concerns about separation of powers if the court orders the government to conduct an investigation or initiate a prosecution.

Legal matters/litigationFinancial transactions/money flowAllegations/complaintsCommunications/correspondence

Jane Doe 1Jane Doe 2Jeffrey EpsteinByung J. PakEric HolderLoretta LynchJeff SessionsOrrin HatchPatrick LeahyPaul G. CassellJulie K. BrownMr. Acosta

United States of AmericaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaNorthern District of GeorgiaCrime Victims Rights Act (CVRA)Department of JusticeOffice of Justice ProgramsOffice for Victims of Crime (OVC)United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAO-SDFL)DOJFBIMiami Herald

Southern District of FloridaNorthern District of GeorgiaUnited StatesAtlantaNew YorkMiami

Tone

Defensive, Legalistic

Purpose

To respond to the Petitioners' submission on proposed remedies and argue against the remedies sought by the Petitioners, while proposing alternative remedies.

Significance

This document outlines the government's position on remedies for the CVRA violation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, arguing against the Petitioners' requests and proposing alternative actions.

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EFTA00085709.txt

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gemini-2.0-flash-001

Processed

2026-02-07T18:44:25.242967

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