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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 734-5 Filed 07/15/22 Page 13 of 17 IV. Claims Evaluation, Determination and Payment 1. Who decides whether a claimant is eligible to receive compensation and the amount of compensation? The independent Administrator has full and final decision-making authority to determine who is eligible and the amount of any compensation. Determinations made by the Administrator are not subject to review or modification in any way by the Estate or any other party or entity. 2. What factors does the Administrator consider in evaluating whether a claimant is eligible for compensation? The Administrator will determine, in her sole discretion based upon all of the information available, whether you are eligible to receive compensation and the amount of compensation. Determinations will be made based upon the Administrator’s experience and judgment and consistent with the Protocol. The Administrator will consider appropriate factors and corroborative support, including but not limited to: e The level of documentation, corroboration or other circumstantial evidence regarding the nature and extent of the abuse, the frequency, location and other details of the abuse, and the age of the victim at the time of the abuse. The Administrator acknowledges that some Claimants may not be able to provide any documentation to corroborate their Claim based on the nature and circumstances of Epstein’s conduct. If a Claimant’s written and oral presentation is deemed to be credible by the Administrator, the Claimant may still be eligible for compensation under the Program. e Whether there exists any information and/or pertinent findings offered by the appropriate Office of the District Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office, or other law enforcement agency. e Whether the Administrator finds the claims of the individual to be credible after complete review of all relevant information and/or documentation and other evidence provided by the Claimant and the Estate. 3. What factors does the Administrator consider in determining the amount of compensation that is offered to each eligible Claimant? The Administrator will determine, in her sole discretion based upon all of the information available, the amount of compensation that should be offered to each eligible Claimant. Determinations will be made based upon the 12|Page DOJ-OGR-00011499