FD-1057 (12cv. 543-10) (Overall Document Classification Required) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Electronic Communication Title: (U//FOLIO) RE: VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Drafted By: Missing Case ID #: 31E-MM-NEW Details: U.S. Department FBI - West Palm Beach Suite Beach, FL 33401 Phone: 2007 (U) EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Date: 01/14/2019 of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation 500 505 South Flagler Drive West Palm Fax: April 30, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062 Dear : Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law. These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide information about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System (VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case. This case is currently under investigation. This can be a lengthy process and we request your continued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, de