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Berger, also represent- ing victims, called the agreement a "sweetheart deal." "Why was it so impor- tant for the government to make this deal?" Berger asked rhetorically. "We have not yet had an hon- est explanation by any public official as to why it was made ... and why the victims were sold

comment Monday was not returned. The name of Assistant US. Attorney is on the deal. snrATIII 7617§7rrtederal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, but Alicia Valle, the office's special coun- sel, said in an e-mail, "We cannot comment on your questions." Didn't she really mean will not? This case got into the

d former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, who now represents some of the women. "Everybody was in on this deal except the victims and the public," Berger said. "The public should be outraged it has gone as far as it has." A second attorney representing the women, Brad Edwards, has seen the seal

ice for comment Monday was not returned. The name of Assistant U.S. Attorney is on the deal. Sesti li ederal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, but Alicia Valle, the office's special coun- sel, said in an e-mail, "We cannot comment on your questions" Didn't she really mean will not? This case got into the

Berger, also represent- ing victims, called the agreement a "sweetheart deal." "Why was it so impor- tant for the government to make this deal?" Berger asked rhetorically. "We have not yet had an hon- est explanation by any public official as to why it was made ... and why the victims were sold

returned. The name of Assistant US. Attorney A. Marie Villafana is on the deal. She still works as a federal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, but Alicia Valle, the office's special coun- sel, said in an e-mail, "We cannot comment on your questions." Didn't she really mean tall not? This case got into the

n a small towel. Former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, who represents one of the victims, and The Palm Beach Post sought the unsealing of the agreement. Berger refers to it as a "sweetheart deal.” "Why was itso important for the government to make this deal?" Berger asked rhetorically. "We have not yet had

ing they are underage. The charges carry various statutory penalities ranging from 10 years to life, with a minimum mandatory of at least 10 years. Alicia Valle, spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami, declined comment. Expert: Feds take few sex-assault cases HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013432 --- PAGE BR