Victim-Rights-Violations

Federal Judge Rules Epstein Plea Deal Violated Crime Victims' Rights Act

2019-02-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra rules that federal prosecutors violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act by failing to inform victims about the 2008 non-prosecution agreement with Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling found that prosecutors deliberately concealed the agreement from victims and their …

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Alexander Acosta Approves Secret Non-Prosecution Agreement with Jeffrey Epstein

2008-06-30 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta approves a controversial plea deal allowing Jeffrey Epstein to plead guilty to state charges of soliciting prostitution from a minor, avoiding federal prosecution. The agreement was negotiated in secret without informing victims, violating the Crime Victims’ …

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