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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 500 505 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: Fax: Re: C -MM-108062 Dear You h o receive notifications for Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federa 1 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 m ay 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 fe deral law. These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide informat ion about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification Sy stem (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 contin ued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code 'U 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of a ny public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the a ccused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receivin g clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the vict im 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 con fer 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; (8) The right to be treated with fairness and wit h 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 wi 11 become the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those r ights. 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 th e case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about th is matter on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1-866-D0J-4YOU (1- (TDD/TTY: 1- (International: 1--) . In addition, you may use the Call Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the n otification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send informatio n to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN) and Personal Ident ification 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 VHS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter your last n ame (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is 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 pa EFTA00270140 rticipation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, i t is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. in* is m list U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 500 505 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: Fax: MOM Re: Dear -MM-108062 Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federa 1 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 m ay 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 fe deral law. These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide informat ion about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification Sy stem (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 contin ued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code AU 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of a ny public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the a ccused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receivin g clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the vict im 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 con fer 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; (8) The right to be treated with fairness and wit h 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 wi 11 become the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those r ights. 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 th e case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about th is matter on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at (1- (TDD/TTY: 1- (International: 1 ). In addition, you may use the Call Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the n otification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send informatio n to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN) and Personal Ident ification Number (PIN) anytime you contact the Call Center and the first time you log on to VNS on the Internet. In EFTA00270141 addition, the first time you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter your last n ame (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is Dorschel. 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 pa rticipation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, i t is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. e Sinc Victim Specialist U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 500 505 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: Fax: August 28, 2006 Re: Case Nu •ex.- E-MM-108062 Dear Your name was re erred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federa 1 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 m ay 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 fe deral law. These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide informat ion about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification Sy stem (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 contin ued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code AU 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of a ny public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the a ccused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receivin g clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the vict im 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 con fer 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; (8) The right to be treated with fairness and wit h 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 wi 11 become the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those r ights. 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 th e case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about th is matter on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1- (TDD/TTY: 1--) (International: 1--) . In addition, you may use the Call Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the n EFTA00270142 otification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send informatio n to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN) and Personal Ident ification 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 prompted to enter your last n ame (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is If you have additional questions which involve this matter, please contact e office listed above. When you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, your pa rticipation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, i t is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. Victim Specialist EFTA00270143