U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 500 505 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: Fax: Re: C -MM-108062 Dear You h o receive notifications for Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federa 1 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 m ay 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 fe deral law. These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide informat ion about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification Sy stem (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 contin ued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code 'U 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of a ny public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the a ccused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receivin g clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the vict im heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding;