Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Greenberg, Bonnie (USAMD) Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:15 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Appointment of counsel for victims? Could you let me know if you get any info? I have a similar situation---an adult victim who was photographed when she was a child. She wants an attorney before she talks to us. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 8:27 AM To: USAEO-PSC-Coordinators Subject: Appointment of counsel for victims? Good morning, everyone. Sorry to bother. I am investigating a child exploitation case with a large number of victims. They were teenagers when they were victims and many are now over the age of IS. Investigators for the defense are following them around, showing up on campus, and making visits to their parents' homes. (Many victims' parents do not know about the conduct under investigation.) The victims have told the investigators that they do not want to talk, but they continue to be harassed. The case has not yet been indicted, so I can't simply ask the assigned district judge to rein in the defense. Does anyone have any experience or advice on getting counsel appointed for such victims? The guardian ad litem statute seems to be limited to victims who are currently minors and the material witness statute seems to be limited to situations where there is a strong possibility of flight. Any help and samples would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all. A. Marie Villafticia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 2 EFTA00192249