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

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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 attorneys, constituting a fundamental breach of federal law requiring victim consultation.

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The Cascade Ledger. “Federal Judge Rules Epstein Plea Deal Violated Crime Victims' Rights Act.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, February 21, 2019. https://capturecascade.org/event/2019-02-21--epstein-victims-rights-act-violation-ruling/