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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 336-1 Filed 09/07/21 Page 57 of 60 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. ¢ Whether the Administrator finds the claims of the individual to be credible after complete review of all relevant documentation and other evidence provided by the Claimant and the Estate. As to each individual claim, 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. The Administrator will consider appropriate factors and corroborative support, including but not limited to: ¢ The nature, duration and extent of the sexual abuse suffered by the Claimant. e The age of the Claimant at the time of the sexual abuse. ¢ The nature and extent of the Claimant’s physical or psychological damage resulting from the sexual abuse, and the effect of the sexual abuse on the Claimant. e The credibility of the claim based upon all of the facts and circumstances, supporting documentation and corroborating evidence. e Whether the Claimant previously entered into a settlement agreement with Epstein and received a payment pursuant to such agreement. The Administrator will confidentially send the Claimant a compensation determination offer letter including the following: (1) the Administrator’s eligibility decision regarding the claim; (2) the amount of compensation offered; (3) a Release to be signed by the Claimant if the Claimant accepts the offered compensation; and (4) a Payment Option Form. The Administrator’s offer shall be valid for 60 days from the date of the compensation determination offer letter. The Administrator’s determinations in this Program will not be binding on any potential criminal investigation involving Claimant’s claims. 2. Opportunities to be Heard The Claimant will be afforded an opportunity to be heard, either before or after the Administrator renders her determination. Upon request by the Claimant, the Administrator will be available to meet in person (as practicable in light of the COVID-19 pandemic), by video conference, or by teleconference to 6|Page DOJ-OGR-00005109