A. Marie Villafaña, Assistant United States Attorney, responds to a complaint filed by Attorney Stuart S. Mermelstein with The Florida Bar. The complaint concerns victim notifications related to a criminal investigation involving sexual abuse. Villafaña explains the actions taken, including the appointment of an independent attorney-representative for victims and the communication process with victims and their attorneys. She addresses the rules cited in the complaint and provides justification for her actions, asserting no violation of Florida Bar rules.
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