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Document DOJ-OGR-00023228

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Summary: The document outlines key events in the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on victim notification, consultation, and the application of the CVRA. It highlights interactions between prosecutors, FBI agents, and victims, as well as significant dates in the case's progression and subsequent legal actions.
Significance: This timeline is crucial for understanding the sequence of events related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and the application of the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA), potentially revealing issues with victim notification and consultation.
Key Topics: Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) analysis Jeffrey Epstein case Victim notification and consultation
Key People:
  • Villafaña - Prosecutor handling victim notifications and consultations
  • Sloman - Supervisory prosecutor or colleague of Villafaña
  • Acosta - Prosecutor or supervisor involved in Epstein case
  • Epstein - Defendant in the case
  • Jane Doe - Victim who filed an emergency petition asserting CVRA violations
Document Type
Report
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES008

Full Text

Timeline of Key Events for Crime Victims' Rights Act Analysis Aug 10 - FBI begins interviewing victims Aug 24 - Villafaña e-mail to supervisors indicating that she sent victim notification letters to "all of the girls" Aug 28 - FBI begins sending VNS letters to victims Dec 7 - Sloman tells Villafaña to "hold the letter" re notification to victims about state court plea hearing Sept 6 - Villafaña e-mail to Sloman raising victim consultation issue, which Sloman forwards to Acosta Oct - FBI agents meet with 3 victims to inform them of the NPA, but then raise impeachment concerns Oct - Nov - FBI agents interview additional victims for the first time Dec 19 - Acosta sends letter to Epstein's counsel advising USAO will defer notification of state plea to state officials Jan 10 - FBI sends VNS letter to some victims Jan 31-Feb 1 - FBI, Villafaña, and CEOS attorney interview victims Feb 19 - Villafaña completes third update to prosecution memorandum Feb 28 - USAO notifies DOJ Civil Rights Division that Epstein investigation is ongoing Mar 19 - Villafaña secures pro-bono attorneys for victims Mar-May - FBI interviews victims June 27 - Villafaña drafts new version of indictment June 27-28 - Villafaña contacts Reiter and Edwards regarding Epstein's plea June 30 - Epstein pleads guilty in state court July 7 - Jane Doe files an emergency petition against the United States asserting violations of the CVRA July 9 - USAO begins sending letters to victims concerning resolution of federal investigation Additional Key Dates Dec 17, 2010 - DOJ Office of Legal Counsel issues opinion regarding CVRA Oct 2011 - DOJ revises AG Guidelines May 29, 2015 - CVRA amended to include two new rights Feb 21, 2019 - Dist. Ct. issues opinion finding U.S. violated the CVRA Jul 6, 2019 - Epstein arrested on SDNY charges Aug 10, 2019 - Epstein dies in custody Sep 16, 2019 - Dist. Ct. closes CVRA case and denies petitioners' request for remedies Apr 14, 2020 - 11th Circuit Court of Appeals denies Mandamus petition Aug 7, 2020 - Petitioners' petition for rehearing en banc granted