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...0WA owe 02..01 r.WC/01 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI West Palm Beach MOS West Palm Beach FL 3401 January 10, 2008 Royal Palm Beach, FL Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108082 Dear This case is currently under Investigation. This can be a lengthy process and we request your continued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused: (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, 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 dear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered If the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government In the case; (8) The right to full and timely restitution as provided In law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (B) 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 Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights. The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about this on the Internet at enter at In addition, you may use the Call enter or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the notification program. If you update your Information to include a current email address, VNS will send information to that address. You will alagzp following Victim Identification Number (VIN) 'Mend ' 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 access the VNS Internet site, you will be prom ed to enter your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is EFTA00215663 ta....0 r .(J.Je CI f If you have additional questions which Involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When you call, please provide the file number located at tne top of this letter. Please remember, your participation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current Sincerely, Victim Specialist EFTA00215664 J01 OJCI 0:/-11 r.C.4/C, U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - W West Pa 401 January 10. 2008 J me I 8 a 111 ea , 1 Re. Case Number: 31E-MM-108062 Dear James Eisenberg: You have requested to receive notifications fotEa This case is currently under investigation. This can be a lengthy process and we request your continued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 16 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused: (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, 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 that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (7) The sight to proceedings 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 Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights. The Victim NotificatiOn System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct Information regarding the case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current Information abou i er Center at . In addition, you may use the Call nter or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the notification program. If you update your information to include a current email address. V d information to that address. You will following Victim Identification Number (VIN) and Personal Identification Number (PINT inytime you contact the Call Center and the first time you log on to VNS on the Internet. In addition, the first time you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prom ed to enter your lest name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is EFTA00215665 J01 ODO D7JL V.M/Of If you have additional questions which involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, your participation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your responsibility to keep your contact Information current. Sincerely. Victim Specialist EFTA00215666 May 30, 2008 West Palm Beach, FL 33417 Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062 Dea U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation ISM I 01 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 ere 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 of the FBI's effort to ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law. These rights include 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 (VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case. This case Is currently under Investigation. This can be a lengthy process and we request your continued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused: (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, 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 dear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered If the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding: (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea. sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; On 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 Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights. The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current info on the Internet at WWW.N • ranter at In additi , you may use fl e your con in orma and/or change your decision about participation in the notification program. if you update your Information to include a current email address, VNS will Information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number WIN) and Personal Identification Number (PIN) anytime you contact the Call Center and the first time you log on to your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is VNS on the Internet. In addition, the first time you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prom nter (c71115 07_,PD EFTA00215667 -'Os 0,01 r.OC/Df If you have additional questions which involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, your participation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive nollfications, it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. Sincerely, Victim Specialist TOTAL P.07 EFTA00215668 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave.. Suite 400 West Palm Beach. FL 3340! August I I, 2006 DELIVERY BY AND Miss Re: Crime Victims' and Witnesses' Rights Dear Miss Pursuant to the Justice for All Act of 2004, as a victim and/or witness of a federal offense, you have a number of rights. Those rights are: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused. (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused. (3) The right not to be excluded from any public court proceeding, unless the court determines that your testimony may be materially altered if you are present for other portions of a proceeding. (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, or sentencing. (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the United States in the case. (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided. in law. (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay. (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. H ^ , Members of the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal investigative agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, must use their best efforts to make sure that rights are protected. If you have an concerns in this regard, please feel free to contact me at = 'r You also can contact t e ustice Depiiiment's Office for Victims of Crime in Washington, D.C. at That Office has a website at www.ovc.gov. You can seek the advice of an attorney with respect to the rights listed above and, if you believe that the rights set forth above are being violated, you have the right to petition the Court for relief. EFTA00215669 Mt 'IM= AUG PAGE 2 In addition to these rights, you arc entitled to counseling and medical services, and pi . from intimidation and harassment. If the Court determines that you are a victim, you also , . • entitled to restitution from the perpetrator. A list of counseling and medical service prove:, . • be provided to you, if you so desire. If u or ur family is subjected to any intim •i• • harassment, please contact Special Agent r myself immediately. It is po>s,1,• • . someone working on behalf of the targets of the investigation may contact you. Such con' not violate the law. However, if you are contacted, you have the choice of speaking to tlta , • or refusing to do so. If you refuse and feel that you are being threatened or harassed, the:: ‘• • Contact Special Agent or myself. You also are entitled to notification of upcoming case events. At this time, your ca investigation. If anyone is charged in connection with the investigation, you will be nni i • Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorne By: Assistant United States Attorney cc: Special Agent F.B.I. EFTA00215670 Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach. FL J3401 August II, 2006 DELIV tI W AND Miss Re: Crime Victims' and Witnesses' Rights Dear Miss Pursuant to the Justice for All Act of 2004, as a victim and/or witness of a federal offense, you have a number of rights. Those rights are: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused. (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused. (3) The right not to be excluded from any public court proceeding, unless the court determines that your testimony may be materially altered if you are present for other portions of a proceeding. (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, or sentencing. (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the United States in the case. (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law. (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay. (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. f ( Members of the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal investigative agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, must use their best efforts to make sure that these rights are rotected. If you have any concerns in this regard, please feel free to contact me at, or Special Agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation at You also can contact the Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime in Washington, D.C. at a. That Office has a website at www.ovc.gov. You can seek the advice of an attorney with respect to the rigiffs listed above and, if you believe that the rights set forth above are being violated, you have the right to petition the Court for relief. EFTA00215671 AUG PAGE 2 In addition to these rights, you are entitled to counseling and medical services, and protection from intimidation and harassment. If the Court determines that you are a victim, you also may be entitled to restitution from the perpetrator. A list of counseling and medical service providers can be provided to you, if you so desire. If u or our family is subjected to any intimidation or harassment, please contact Special Agen or myself immediately. It is possible that someone working on behalf of the targets of the investigation may contact you. Such contact does not violate the law. However, if you are contacted, you have the choice of speaking to that person or refusing to do so. Ifyou refuse and feel that you are being threatened or harassed, then please contact Special Agent or myself. You also are entitled to notification of upcoming case events. At this time, your case is under investigation. If anyone is charged in connection with the investigation, you will be notified. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attome By: Assistant United States Attorney cc: Special Agent F.B.I. EFTA00215672 U.S. Department of.Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 D VERY BY H Mi June 7, 2007 Re: Crime Victims' and Witnesses' Rights Dear Miss Pursuant to the Justice for All Act of 2004, as a victim and/or witness of a federal offense, you have a number of rights. Those rights are: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused. (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused. (3) The right not to be excluded from any public court proceeding, unless the court determines that your testimony may be materially altered if you arc present for other portions of a proceeding. (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, or sentencing. (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the United States in the case. (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law. (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay. (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. ft tic Members of the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal investigative agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, must use their best efforts to make sure that these rotected. If you have an concerns in this regard, please feel free to contact me a. r Special Agent from•the Federal Bureau of Investigation a You also can con ac e us ice epartment's Office for Victims of Crime in gton, D.C. a1 That Office has a website at www.ovc.gov. You can seek the advice of an attorney with respect to the rights listed above and, if you believe that the rights set forth above are being violated, you have the right to petition the Court for relief. EFTA00215673 MI JUNE PAGE 2 In addition to these rights, you are entitled to counseling and medical services, and protection from intimidation and harassment. If the Court determines that you are a victim, you also may be entitled to restitution from the perpetrator. A list of counseling and medical service providers can be provided to you, if you so desire. If you or your family is subjected to any intimidation or harassment, please contact Special Agent ar myself immediately. It is possible that someone working on behalf of the targets of the investigation may contact you. Such contact does not violate the law. However, if you are contacted, you have the choice of speaking to that person or refusing to do so. Iyou d feel that you are being threatened or harassed, then please 'contact Special Agent or myself. You also are entitled to notification of upcoming case events. At this time, your case is under investigation. If anyone is charged in connection with the investigation, you will be notified. Sincerely, cc: Special Agen B : F.B.I. It Alexander Acosta Assistant United States Attorney ( e EFTA00215674