The court rejected a plea agreement in the case of United States v. Christopher Stevens, where the defendant was charged with distributing heroin laced with fentanyl, resulting in a man's death. The rejection was based on the government's failure to consult the victim's family before finalizing the plea agreement, which did not include charges for the victim's death. The court emphasized the importance of respecting victims' rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA).
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