This letter from U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta addresses a complaint filed by Attorney Stuart S. Mermelstein with The Florida Bar. The complaint concerns victim notifications related to a criminal investigation involving Jeffrey Epstein. Acosta explains the actions taken in compliance with legal obligations and addresses specific rules of the Florida Bar cited in the complaint. The letter discusses the Non-Prosecution Agreement with Epstein, the appointment of independent counsel for victims, and the communication with victims and their attorneys. Acosta concludes that there was no violation of ethical obligations.
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