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: Can you set up a call? I have a 10:00 meeting (30 minutes), and an as yet unscheduled obligation to assist in briefing the AG for his testimony on the Hill tomorrow. Sometime between noon and 1 is likely to be best for me.¶
Subject: RE: Jane Does 1 and 2 v. United States - CVRA Lawsuit (S.D.Fla.)¶
I agree, as well. I am available anytime between noon and 3:00 today.¶
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Subject: Re: Jane Does 1 and 2 v. United States - CVRA Lawsuit (S.D.Fla.)¶
I agree completely. Let’s try and talk Monday, with on the phone if possible.¶
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Subject: RE: Jane Does 1 and 2 v. United States - CVRA Lawsuit (S.D.Fla.)¶
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Mr.¶
I’m looking for the appropriate officials in the Department with programmatic responsibility for the CVRA, so that we may obtain guidance on our litigating position. What Cassell wants the government to do is abdicate its role in defending its actions. If the DOJ’s position is that no rights attach until a charging instrument is filed, then we should vigorously defend that position. Our office is most reluctant to do what Cassell asks, since negotiating the non-prosecution agreement was clearly within the prerogatives granted to the Executive Branch. Whether the bargain struck with Epstein was wise or not should not be the issue.¶
I will be in the office all day Monday. Thanks for your assistance.¶
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Subject: Re: Jane Does 1 and 2 v. United States - CVRA Lawsuit (S.D.Fla.)¶
: Thanks. Perhaps we should try and find a time to talk on Monday. This scenario raises a variety of policy issues that extend well beyond the question of “when do the rights attach.” Frankly, I don’t think the court should even reach that question given the posture of the case as you describe it.¶
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Subject: Jane Does 1 and 2 v. United States - CVRA Lawsuit (S.D.Fla.)¶
Ms. and Mr.¶
Our office is currently litigating a Crime Victims Rights Act (CVRA) lawsuit filed by Jane Does 1 and 2, who were victims of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, a multi-millionaire investor living in Palm Beach, Florida. Jane Does 1 and 2 v. United States, Case No. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA (S.D.Fla.). We are seeking your advice and guidance on a proposal from the victims’ attorneys, that the government take no position on whether the CVRA granted rights to the victims, when the U.S. Attorney’s Office negotiated a non-prosecution agreement with Epstein.¶