Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Brown, Rodney (USAFLM) Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:23 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Appointment of counsel for victims? Good morning. Two thoughts. First, can you approach your local Legal Aid clinic for some pro bond attorneys? I bet that some young associates from big firms would love to get out of the library and do some real justice. Second, consider sending the defense counsel a letter identifying the victims that do not wish to be interviewed and reminding counsel about 18 U.S.C. D. Rodney Brown Assistant United States Attorney Middle District of Florida Jacksonville Division 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. Sony 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 18. 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 1 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 Villajaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 7 EFTA00192256