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th Cong. 128-29 (2003) (statement of Sen. Patrick Leahy), see also Steven J. Twist & Daniel Seiden, The P

stead, the courts simply cited to language from a Second Circuit decision that stated that the CVRA does not give

bstantive discussion of whether CVRA rights apply in criminal cases before the filing of charges. Instead, the courts simply cited to language from a Second Circuit decision that stated that the CVRA does not give victims any rights against defendants until those defendants have been convicted'!’—a holding clearl

t grant victims any rights against individuals who have not been convicted of a crime.”” (quoting In re W.R. Huff Asset Mgmt. Co., 409 F.3d 555, 564 (2d Cir. 2005))). '3 Of course, a defendant cannot be ordered to pay restitution as part of his sentence until he has been found guilty. See 18 U.S.C. § 3664

stead, the courts simply cited to language from a Second Circuit decision that stated that the CVRA does not give

itutional Amendment to Protect Crime Victims, S.J. Res. 1: Hearing Before the S. Comm. on the Judiciary, 108th Cong. 128-29 (2003) (statement of Sen. Patrick Leahy); see also Steven J. Twist & Daniel Seiden, The Proposed Victims' Rights Amendment. A Brief Point/Counterpoint, 5 Phoenix L. Rev. 341, 356, 378 (2012

"the CVRA does not grant victims any rights against individuals who have not been convicted of a crime. W.R. Huff Asset Mgmt. Co., 409 F.3d 555, 564 (2d Cir. 2005))). (quoting Jn re 3 Of course, a defendant cannot be ordered to pay restitution as part of his sentence until he has been found guilty. See /

bstantive discussion of whether CVRA rights apply in criminal cases before the filing of charges. Instead, the courts simply cited to language from a Second Circuit decision that stated that the CVRA does not give victims any rights against defendants until those defendants have been convicted !!* - a holding cle

lly and fairly implement this new Act. As Senator Leahy warned, "Passage of this bill will necessitate ca

nt asserts has been harmed by a crime or who self-identifies as such qualifies as a "victim"); cf. In re WR. Huff Asset Mgmt. Co., 409 F.3d 555, 561 (2d Cir. 2005) (holding that the CVRA does not grant victims any rights against individuals not convicted of a crime, but the government can attempt to obtain

s through separate proceedings for damages instead of through mandamus actions in the criminal case." 150 Cong. Rec. 7306 (2004) (statement of Sen. Patrick Leahy) (expressing regret that the CVRA "den[ied] victims any cause of action for damages in the event that their rights are violated"); 150 Cong. Rec. 7

vestigation, and otherwise to prevent interference with an investigation." In re Dep't of Investigation of the City of New York, 856 F.2d 481, 482 (2nd Cir. 1988) (citations omitted). Disclosure to third parties of the interview reports of the young women sexually abused by Epstein could cause their ide