From• To: " alMIE> Subject: Gov't Says Epstein Victims Can't Scrap Nonprosecution Deal - Law360 Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:41:37 +0000 Importance: Normal ov't Says Epstein Victims Can't Scrap Nonprosecution Deal By Carolina Bolado Share us on: Law360 (June 25, 2019, 4:07 PM EDT) -- Federal prosecutors said Monday that billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's victims are not entitled to the relief they're seeking — namely the reopening of the criminal case against Epstein and an apology — but offered to participate in a hearing at which victims can provide statements. The government said the Crime Victims Rights Act, under which two of Epstein's victims sued to challenge the nonprosecution agreement, does not provide for the relief they want, which includes a detailed explanation from prosecutors about their decision, an apology and monetary sanctions. The court found in the victims' favor in February and ruled that prosecutors, including then-U.S. Attorney and current Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, violated the CVRA when they signed the nonprosecution agreement with Epstein without notifying his victims. In its response, the government admitted that it should have communicated with the victims in a more straightforward and transparent way but said that does not mean the decision to not prosecute Epstein was improper. The remedy should have a https://www.law360.corniarticles/1172511/gov-t-says- epstein-victims-can-t-scrap-nonprosecution-deal EFTA00030231