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aw and as a measure of respect that we have for the victims' difficult decisions to come forward in this matter. In a case called United States v. Heaton, H-e-a-t-o-n-, the government filed a Rule 48 motion for leave to dismiss a charge against a defendant who allegedly committed a sexual offense ag

e 48. I completely share that viewpoint in these circumstances, even though the facts of our case, as I said, are somewhat different from those in Heaton. I believe it is SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. EFTA00103914 8 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2

P.C. EFTA00103924 18 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 confidence in the prosecutors in the Southern District and the FBI to do a competent investigation. But these are allegations against serious components of the United States Department of Justice. Some

aw and as a measure of respect that we have for the victims' difficult decisions to come forward in this matter. In a case called United States v. Heaton, H-e-a-t-o-n-, the government filed a Rule 48 motion for leave to dismiss a charge against a defendant who allegedly committed a sexual offense ag

e 48. I completely share that viewpoint in these circumstances, even though the facts of our case, as I said, are somewhat different from those in Heaton. I believe it is SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. EFTA00106091 8 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2

P.C. EFTA00106101 18 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 confidence in the prosecutors in the Southern District and the FBI to do a competent investigation. But these are allegations against serious components of the United States Department of Justice. Some

aw and as a measure of respect that we have for the victims' difficult decisions to come forward in this matter. In a case called United States v. Heaton, H-e-a-t-o-n-, the government filed a Rule 48 motion for leave to dismiss a charge against a defendant who allegedly committed a sexual offense ag

e 48. I completely share that viewpoint in these circumstances, even though the facts of our case, as I said, are somewhat different from those in Heaton. I believe it is SOUTHERN RS, P.C. EFTA00076191 8 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

P.C. EFTA00076201 18 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 confidence in the prosecutors in the Southern District and the FBI to do a competent investigation. But these are allegations against serious components of the United States Department of Justice. Some

aw and as a measure of respect that we have for the victims' difficult decisions to come forward in this matter. In a case called United States v. Heaton, H-e-a-t-o-n-, the government filed a Rule 48 motion for leave to dismiss a charge against a defendant who allegedly committed a sexual offense ag

e 48. I completely share that viewpoint in these circumstances, even though the facts of our case, as I said, are somewhat different from those in Heaton. I believe it is SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. EFTA00077418 8 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2

P.C. EFTA00077428 18 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 confidence in the prosecutors in the Southern District and the FBI to do a competent investigation. But these are allegations against serious components of the United States Department of Justice. Some

aw and as a measure of respect that we have for the victims' difficult decisions to come forward in this matter. In a case called United States v. Heaton, H-e-a-t-o-n-, the government filed a Rule 48 motion for leave to dismiss a charge against a defendant who allegedly committed a sexual offense ag

e 48. I completely share that viewpoint in these circumstances, even though the facts of our case, as I said, are somewhat different from those in Heaton. I believe it is SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. EFTA00080166 8 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2

P.C. EFTA00080176 18 J8RsEPS1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 confidence in the prosecutors in the Southern District and the FBI to do a competent investigation. But these are allegations against serious components of the United States Department of Justice. Some

f law and as a measure of respect that we have for the victims' difficult decisions to come forward in this matter. In a case called United States v. Heaton, H-e-a-t-o-n-, the government filed a Rule 48 motion for leave to dismiss a charge against a defendant who allegedly committed a sexual offense again

Rule 48. I completely share that viewpoint in these circumstances, even though the facts of our case, as I said, are somewhat different from those in Heaton. I believe it is SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.O. (212) 805-0300 i i CA/Aronberg-000926 FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 3/28/20

RUZZO, CLERK. 3/28/2023 2:27:00 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 • • J8RsEPSl confidence in the prosecutors in the Southern District and the FBI to do a competent investigation. But these are allegations I against serious components of the United States1 Department of Justice. Some

statute in favor of interpretations that promote victims' interest in fairness, respect, and dignity." 2008 WL 501321 at *15; accord United States. Heaton, 458 F.Supp.2d 1271, 1272 (D. Utah 2006). 9 EFTA00207992 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 77 Entered on FLSD Docket 05/02/2011 Page 10 of 29 att

against Epstein, they asserted their rights "in the district court in the district in which the crime occurred" — i.e., the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The Government does find room in its pleading to analyze this provision, calling it a mere "venue provision." Gov't Resp. at 13. But ev

plaining that the right to confer was "intended to be expansive," applying to "any critical state or disposition of the case") and United States v. Heaton, 458 F. Supp. 2d 1272 (D. Utah 2006)(government motion to dismiss charge of using facility of interstate commerce to entice minors to engage in unla

onsibility of any further criminal investigation or potential prosecution of Epstein relating to his alleged sexual activities with minor females in the Southern District of Florida, and that responsibility for any future prosecutorial action arising out of Epstein's alleged criminal activity in this district has now

atute in favor of interpretations that promote victims' interest in fairness, respect, and dignity." 2008 WL 501321 at *15; accord United States v. Heaton, 458 F.Supp.2d 1271, 1272 (D. Utah 2006). 9 EFTA00178065 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 77 Entered on FLSD Docket 05/02/2011 Page 10 of 29 att

against Epstein, they asserted their rights "in the district court in the district in which the crime occurred" — i.e., the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The Government does find room in its pleading to analyze this provision, calling it a mere "venue provision." Gov't Resp. at 13. But ev