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Case 22-1426, Document 77, A993 3536038, Page225 of 258 Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 204-3 Filed 04/16/21 Page 223 of 348 U.S. Department of Fustice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 500 505 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) §33-7517 Fax: (561) 833-7970 August 28, 2006 Re: Care Niner Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation, Our program is part ofthe FBI's effort to ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law. These rights inclnde notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide information about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System (VS). VMS ts designed to provide you with information regarding the stats of your case. This case ls currently under investigation. This can be a lengthy process and we request your continued patlence while we conduct a thorough investigation. Asa crime victim, you have the following rightg under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected fhom the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole procesding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines thot testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the vietim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be rensonably heard of any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attomey for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceeclings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy, We will make our best efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights pertain to events occurring after the arrest or indictment of an individual for the crime, and it will become the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attomey's Office to ensure you are accorded those nights. You may-also seek the advice of a private attommey with respect to these rights. The Victim Notification System (VMS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system, You may obtain cument information about this matter on the Internet at WW W.Notify. USDOLGOYV or from t ll Center at Th addition, you may use the-Call Center or Internet to update your contact information andor change your decision about participation in the notification program. If you update your information to inclade a current email address, WNS will send information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN) pod Personal Identification Number (PIN) [anytime you contact the Call Center and the first time you log on to VNS on the Internet. In addition, the first time you acoess the VNS Internet alte, you will be prompted to enter your last name (or business name} as currently contained In VNS. The name you should enter Ls I 197 DOJ-OGR-00021397